Disabled Stair Lifts - Keys To A Successful Purchase

For many people, disabled stair lifts can literally be a life changing purchase. Not only do they provide the user with the ability to travel to all parts of their home with very little, or even no assistance, it also helps family members and friends feel at ease when they can not be around to give assistance all the time.

The disabled stair lift is used to lift the person from one level of their home to the next without them having to use any of their own physical strength to climb the stairs. They are attached to the existing stair case by a track along the wall. The person then sits on the chair that runs along the track. The stair lift is operated by a control mounted on the arm rest of the chair, and slowly glides the rider up and down the stairs.

When you have made the decision that purchasing a handicapped stair lift is the right option for you, you now have a few decisions to make. There are different types of stair lifts depending on your wants and needs.

The outdoor stair lift is obviously named for the location it is built for. It is made of weather resistant materials that enable the outdoor stair lift to be put into any climate including snow, rain, high temperatures and many more. It proves a much better option for homes that have limited space outside, and building a ramp to your front door is not an option.

When the stair lift is for inside your home, you must decide whether the battery powered lift, or the electric lift is the option you desire. One of the big selling benefits of the battery powered lifts is that they still operate during power outages whereas the electric lifts plug into a standard outlet so would not. Some of the lifts are electric with a battery backup giving both the benefits of the electric not needing to be charged, along with the peace of mind that it will still work whenever it is needed.

If a wheelchair is going to need to be elevated to the next floor in your home, then there is an option of a platform lift. It is mounted the same way as the chair lift, but the difference is there is no chair on the track, instead there is a flat platform that the wheelchair actually rolls onto and once the wheelchair is on it, the user has the same kind of control panel to move themselves up or down the stairs. The platform is made of a non-slip surface providing safety for the user.

There are a few other factors that will affect the price of your lift. The style of your stairs and the length of your stairs will have an impact on your purchase. But there is comfort in knowing that there are stair lifts that can fit all different styles of stair cases. Added amenities for comfort and looks also will affect the price of your disabled stair lift.

Just the thought of knowing you are not restricted to one area of your home, and don’t have to rely on others for help is a great benefit of disabled stair lifts.