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Wheelchair lifts are becoming more popular, they can be installed either indoors or outdoors. The wheelchair lifts or “platforms” are useful for people with limited mobility that rely on there wheelchairs. These lifts are wider than ...  Read the full article
We have compiled a list of the most common aspects and features a buyer should consider. 1. Stairway The type of stair lift you need depends on your stairway. Most stair chair lifts fall within 2 categories: straight or curved. Straight stair...  Read the full article
Warranties vary by manufacturer, and they also vary by the component. Most manufacturers specify a longer warranty duration for drive parts and a shorter warranty for other parts. We reviewed the advertised warranties from a selection of manufactures,...  Read the full article
Stairlifts are rated for maximum angles. Most stairlifts cannot accommodate a stairway that has an incline greater than 50 degrees. Newer building codes do not allow for an incline greater than 40 degrees. Measure the angle of your stairlift...  Read the full article
Stairlift manufacturers do not consistently list what their seat width is, however they do all list the width between armrests. We can base the seat width on the listed armrest width. Seat widths range between 17 inches and 23 inches (43-59cm)....  Read the full article
Straight stairlifts have a maximum track length. The maximum length is usually a limitation of either cable lengths or the motor. Curved stairlifts use custom built tracks and they can accommodate longer stairways when compared to straight stairlifts....  Read the full article
Swivel seats allow the stairlift user to safely access and exit the stairlift. They are most beneficial at the top of a stairway as they reduce the risk of falling down the stairs when accessing or exiting the stairlift.   Read the full article
Flip up seats are nice options for narrow stairways. A flip up seat allows others to use stairway when the stairlift is not in use. Flip up seats are a common feature on most stairlifts.   Read the full article
Stairlift manufacturers define a maximum weight capacity for their stair lifts. Some models can accommodate more or less weight depending on the length of the stairlift track and/or the incline of the stairs. Most manufacturers will accommodate up...  Read the full article
Cable drive stair lifts are one of the four types of common stair lift drives; The other three are rack & pinion, chain, and screw.  Many manufacturers have discontinued their cable drive stair lift models due to dependability and size...  Read the full article
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