Tips And Traps Of Buying A Curved Stair Lift

If you are searching for a curved stair lift then you probably
already know that your curved stairs might not work with a straight
lift. There is a lot of information available in many different places
and it is hard to put it all together. Here are some summarized
pointers to keep you from having to remember everything from so many
different sites. Hopefully these will help you on your search for a
curved lift.

Best solution for constant curved or rounded
stair case

If your staircase is a constant curve or bend (no sharp angles), then
the curved stair lift is your best solution. If your staircase has a
right 90 degree angle you might possibly use two straight lifts and
potentially save some money.

Difficulty transferring

If you or your loved one have difficulty transferring from one seat to
another the the curved may be your better solution than two straight.
Why create more physical exertion and discomfort than necessary?

Track must match the curvature of stairwell

This is part of what makes the curved stair lift so
difficult to find used. There are so many staircase designs that it is
impossible to come up with a standard way of making track such as in
straight

Difficult to find rental or used units

Again this is due to every staircase being unique. Although
there are a few resellers that specialize in used lifts for both curved
and straight. There are also one or two companies that specialize in
rentals as well.

More expensive

What adds to the cost is the additional materials and the
bends in the track. Plus the added cost of actually designing the track
to match your stairway adds to it as well.

Usually not self installed

Curved stars add to the complexity of the track. Therefore
they must be properly fitted by qualified installers.

Curved track has more potential for service
calls

The tight bends in some stair cases create stress and
friction points. This can cause wear and eventually breakdown. Make
sure you get a good warranty with your lift.

May take up to 3 months for installation

Not just building and installing stairlifts takes time.
Your rep will also have to to map out, plan, and design these types of
lifts. Knowing this in advance can keep down your frustration level.

Although there are others there are two main manufacturers of
curved stairlifts. These are ThyssenKrupp Access and Bruno. Both have
been around a while and offer quality products.

Unless you have two straight runs of stairs a curved stair
lift may be your only solution to maintain access to your home. Keeping
these pointers in mind will help keep down surprises make to buying and
installation process more enjoyable.