Stair Lift Reviews – What Stair Lift Models to Consider?

Stair lift factors to be considered in selecting a stair lift model are as follows:

1. The cost for a stair lift for the past few years has been quite stable.  Straight stair lift prices range from about $1600 for a do-it-yourself model to about $400 for a deluxe stair lift installed.

2. Reliability – Most stair lift manufacturers will not honor the warranty unless their products are installed by an approved and certified dealer. If you are considered a self installed stair lift then you will have to make sure that the manufacturer warranty is in place for the model you are considering..

3. Years the Stair Lift Has Been on the Market – If a stair lift model has been recently launched by the manufacturer, it would be best to consider this factor and select a stair lift model that has been on the market for at least two years. It is common for new stair lift models to take about 18 months to get the kinks out. It is common for a new model to undergo numerous tweaks in the first 18 months.

4.  Drive System – There are manufacturers and dealers that are extremely negative on cable drive systems. This does not make sense for a number of reasons. The most obvious is that your common elevator in a mall, office building or institution is driven by cables. Rack and pinnon does require lubrication and can be some noise issues. Bottom line is that both systems are fine and one does not have a distinct advantage over the other. If a dealer is bad mouthing a drive system, it is usually because they have a hidden agenda.

5.  Installation – It is clearly an advantage to use a local stair lift installation company to install your stair lift. However, if you are in a rural area where there is no qualified stair lift installation company, then there is nothing wrong with considering a self installed stair lift.

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