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Buying A Handicap Stair Lift
from:The installation of a home stair lift has greatly improved the
lives of hundreds of thousands of people with mobility problem.
Until now, many handicapped or disabled people were having to
vacate their homes and move to a single storey house, or having
to pay expensive home help care. But, the cost of a stair lift
is small in comparison and also gives them back something that
is priceless: independence.
However, once a person has made up their mind to buy one they
are immediately confronted with an information overload.
Therefore, it is strongly advisable to seek expert help, even if
you're sure of what you want. This advice shouldn't just come
from the dealership; get advice from your community occupational
therapist - their advice will be unbiased.
Also, don't just look at one make or brand and go to at least
three dealers. You should only talk to dealers who have a
telephone line - many dealers on the internet don't have one -
and who offer telephone after sales service. One tip: if the
dealer tells you that you might consider self installation, walk
away. If you install one by yourself you will have very little
comeback if anything goes wrong. Most reputable brands of stair
lifts like Bruno Stairlifts and Stannah Stair Lifts will insist
that their products are only installed by fully trained
technicians.
It's hard to know exactly what you'll be getting unless you
first test drive the appliance. If you can, go and visit a
dealer's showroom and actually sit in the chair.
The technology used has come on leaps and bounds. However, some
companies continue to sell old, outdated models. Try to research
as many different brands as you can - the internet is a great
place to start. If you really don't know where to begin you
could look at Acorn, Bruno and Stannah. There are other good
quality manufacturers but these should keep you going for a
while.
After your research you need to decide on what features you
want. Some manufacturers provide many as standard whilst other
may only provide them as options or not at all. Generally,
speaking the more features you want, the more you're going to
pay. Don't let anyone talk you into spending past your budget.
Get more than one quote and try to compare like with like.
Here are some tips.
Try a manufacturer and a local supplier to get a price
comparison.
Ask your local authority or Occupational Therapist who they
prefer to use.
If possible have another family member or an O/T present so you
are not pressurized into doing anything you may regret later.
Don't forget about maintenance and service costs. It's amazing
how many people just don't bother to ask. What warranty do you
get and how can you contact the company if anything goes wrong?
Many reputable dealerships have a 24/7 telephone service where
you can get an instant response to your problem.
Finally, don't let anyone force you into buying something you
don't want or isn't right for you: beware of the 'you must buy
today to get a great discount'. A reputable dealer will never
resort to this scam. Home stair lifts can give a disabled person
access to their home but a stair lift won't be suitable for
everyone.
About the author: Robin OBrien
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