About Stair Lifts

For anyone who is faced with problems of going up and down stairs then installing stair lifts can ensure that they are able to do so more easily. It isn’t just the infirm or disabled that can use this piece of equipment in their home so can they be used by pregnant women as well. When it comes to stair chair lifts although they can be used for residential purposes many are installed now in churches, museums, restaurants and businesses.

For many businesses including restaurants and hotels having a facility that enables disabled people access to their property is a must. So what sorts of stair lifts are available today? When it comes to considering purchasing this piece of equipment whether for residential or business use don’t just think about buying a new model but consider also purchasing any one of the used stair lifts that are available.

Now let us take a look at the kinds of stair lifts available Wheel Chair Stair Lifts – These are generally the most common form of this piece of equipment you will be found used in a public area such as a restaurant or museum. In most cases these come with a chair built into the lift and for those who are wheelchair bound requires them to get out of the wheel chair in order to use it. This then means that someone else will need to transport that person’s wheelchair to the top or bottom for them to use again. However, there are other forms of these types ofchair lift for stairsknown also as handicap stair lifts that allow the wheelchair to be pushed onto a platform. Once on the platform a safety gate can be shut keeping them in position as they go up or down the stairs. So this ensures that the person in the wheelchair doesn’t need assistance to get up or down stairs.

Residential Stair Lifts – This is the kind that we most regularly see being advertised on TV showing an elderly person being able to negotiate the stairs in the home. These are relatively easy to install but the work must be carried out by a qualified professional and power is often supplied through them being plugged into the same socket as your table lamp would use. However, if the power fails in the home of course the chair lift for stairs cannot work.

When it comes to purchasing stair lifts for one’s home for example you need to understand that they will have weight limits. In most cases whether you are purchasing new or used stair lifts they can only carry up to 300lbs and no more. Plus if you choose to purchase one that has been used previously in many cases you will have to pay extra for the installation and also they won’t come with a warranty or guarantee should the fail at a later date. But the added bonus of buying used models is that they cost considerably less.