Stair lift FAQ

When do I buy a Stair lift?

When there is an old or disabled person in your home who cannot climb the steps, it is advisable to have a stair lift fitted at your home. Such a person will feel the freedom to move about in the house anywhere he or she wants, including the upper parts. Otherwise, the individual may unwantedly be restricted to movements in the ground floor only. Another alternative is to change the house to one which has only one floor. The relocation will cost a lot of money and inconvenience.

Where is the stair lift fitted?

The stair lift is fitted on to the floor of the house and the tread of the stairs. It is not fitted on to the wall.

From where should I buy a stair lift?

For advice on this you must approach the Red Cross or the local social service group. They have vast experience in this matter. They might have seen many stair lifts fitted and operated. Make sure that the seller has a twenty four hour service department.

What are the costs of a stair lift?

A stair lift can cost as little as $900 and up to $15,000. The cheaper ones are reconditioned, previously used lifts. The higher end lifts are custom built ones to suit curved and decorative stairs. For a new straight stair lift the cost will be anything up to $5,000.

How the stair lift is is fitted in the house and how long will it take?

The stair lift is fitted by qualified technicians who have vast experience in doing that job. They might have installed several types of lifts suitable to different types of stairs. It will take only a few hours to finish the job.

If my stairs are not straight, can a stair lift be fitted to it?

Yes. A stair lift can be fitted to any stair case, whatever may be its shape. For every set of stairs the supplier will come to your place and take measurements. The lifts made for your stairs will be exactly suit your requirements. After installing the lift they will test run it and demonstrate to the user how to operate.

What will I do when the stair lift breaks down?

When the stair lift breaks down you may immediately call the service section of the suppliers. Most of the suppliers have service sections working round the clock. You have to follow their advice. If you cannot fix the problem on such advice, the service engineer will visit your place and fix it.

What type of stair lift shall I buy?

Stair lifts are coming in two types depending on the use of power. One is AC powered and the other is DC powered. The AC powered is using the power directly from power supply to the house. The DC powered is drawing the power from the battery fitted to it. The battery powered has the advantage of having continued operation even when there is power cut.