Most Common Fears and Myths About Stairlifts

People with physical disabilities and senior citizens having mobility issues need to install stairlifts in their homes but some of them feels if they will configure this kind of stairslift, it will ruin their home stairs or walls of their home. But the truth is that it will not damage your stairs or the wall. Let’s clear the stair lift related myths and fear while installing it:

A stair lift won’t fit my stairs

Whatever the size or shape of the stairs, narrow or wide, there is a stair lift that can accommodate them. Straight stairlifts and curved stairlifts are the two main types of stairlifts. Straight stair lifts are required if you have just one flight of stairs. Curved stairlifts are required if you need to travel up and down a curved staircase.  

I don't have strong enough walls to support a stair lift

It is not the wall that holds stair lifts, but rather the steps of your stairs. Each tread of the track is attached to the stair treads every two or three steps, so that all the weight of the stairlift is transferred downwards onto the stair treads, not the wall.

The cost of stair lifts is extremely high

Stair lift prices are determined by three factors. Three factors are important: first, the quality of the motor chosen, second, the options needed by the client, and third, the shape of your stairs. According to a recent survey, straight stairlifts range in price from €1,900 to €2,850. Stairlifts with curved rails cost between €5,500 and €7,500. When compared to the cost of renovating your home to make it level access, the cost is not that great. Also, it's not that expensive compared to the costs associated with someone falling down the stairs and getting injured.

Stairlifts aren't for me because I'm too big/heavy/short

Stairlifts that are heavy-duty can easily support up to 25 stone in weight. In the case of very tall people, the stairlift seat can be positioned further back from the rail. Stairlifts can be made more comfortable if you're very small by changing the seat configuration. Your stairlift will be designed based on your exact measurements and measurements so that it will fit your needs.

It takes time and effort to install a stair lift

Installation of stairlifts is very straightforward, quick, and easy. Stairlifts can be installed in half a day, while curved stairlifts can take up to one day. The job is very clean and there is very little mess. The worst part of the job is the thought of it.

You can be stranded on the stairs halfway up if you lose power

It won't happen. A stairlift's battery is recharged by plugging it into a wall outlet at home. Stairlift batteries have enough stored power to offer multiple trips in the event of a power outage.

The stairlift will crash into anything left on the stairs

People are concerned about running into unexpected objects like pets or children. The stairlift is fitted with pressure-sensitive safety sensors which are located in areas most likely to be in contact with unexpected obstructions. These sensors will automatically stop the stairlift if pressure is applied. As a result, you and your pet will always be in complete safety.

The bottom Line

Installing a stairslift chair in your home can be done in many ways. You can find the right stairslift for your needs by conducting product research, investigating funding sources, and working with a qualified stairlsift installer. Whether you are elderly or disabled, or have been injured recently, a stairslift can help you stay mobile and safe in your own home.