Stair Lift

A stair lift is a mechanical device used for lifting people up and down stairs. Usually, a rail is mounted at the base of the stairs and the rail is extended to the top of the stairs. A chair or lifting platform is then attached to the rail. Stair lifts can be fitted on both straight and curved stairways.

Stair lifts can be put in place in the vast majority of homes up and down the country. Stair lifts can also be put in businesses. Some stair lifts use DC electric power so that there are not any trailing cables and that the stair lift can be used even when there is a power shortage. The seat on the stair lift is usually a swivel seat so that the person riding the stair lift can easily get off of it at the top of the stairs.

Historically, patients with polio used stair lifts since the disease would create difficulty in climbing stairs. Recently, more and more people use stair lifts because it is not only fun to ride one up the stairs, but because it is beneficial to a person’s joints. Doctors prefer stair lifts for joint problems or aging to use a chair lift because stair lifts are safer and causes less impact on the knees.

There are many different types of stair lifts. The Straight rail stair lift is fixed to the steps of the staircase. The curved rail stair lift is a stair lift is that is custom designed to fit any staircase. Wheelchair platform lifts have a platform that can accommodate a wheelchair making it easier for the user to put large items onboard. Outdoor stair lifts have a seat and are usually weatherproof.

Some household brands for stair lifts are Sabre Stairlift systems and Acorn Stairlifts. Sabre Stairlift systems are located in the United Kingdom and Acorn Stairlifts are located in the United States.

We recommend the smarter consumer to do your research online. However, always consult a doctor or medical professional if you are buying a stair lift to accommodate for a particular disability.