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...
I came across a very detailed plan for a homemade stair lift from a guy in the UK. He was motivated to build is own stair lift for financial reasons. There are many disabled people who cannot afford a stair lift. The starting cost for a stair...
What should my asking price be?
The used value of a stair lift tends to be 50% or less than the original retail price. You should base your selling price on similar stair lifts found in the local classifieds or on sites like craigslist or...
When purchasing a stairlift you will need to know some basic measurements. Stair width, length the lift will need to cross and the fact that lifts will extend an additional. The average stairwell width is about 36 inches; the average chair...
When purchasing a stairlift for your home or business it can be very confusing trying to figure out the exact width you need. The average stairwell width is about 36 inches; the average chair lift utilizes about 14 inches of space on the...
The most essential parts of a stair lift that you should be aware of are as follows; power, controls, chair, drive and of course the track itself.
The power that runs the lift varies; battery powered tracks are the most common with a 24v...
Trying to decide if you should repair a stair lift yourself or call the repair man?
Check your warranty
Always check to see if the warranty is still valid before attempting a repair. Why try to fix it yourself if it still under warranty? Warranties...
Stair lifts are a great way to gain full access to your entire home again. Some buyers may have problems bending due to hip or knee pain and for these buyers a stair chair lift will not work.
A standing lift, also known as a platform lift...
Although the most common use for stair lifts are used indoors some locations have amazing seating and viewing areas that are only accessible by stairs; by adding an outdoor stairlift to these areas it will allow access by all individuals....
Unsure if you should purchase a battery powered stair lift?
Battery powered stair lifts have become popular, for good reason. Battery powered stair lifts can be easier on your electric bill. Battery powered stair lifts have the advantage...