How Do Stairlifts Work?

Stairlifts are motorised devices that are specifically designed to transport people up and down stairs safely and efficiently. This is made possible by the individual sitting on the chair and activating the device with which the stairlift will utilise the rail system to traverse up and down. The user controls the movement of the stairlift using intuitive controls located on the armrest or a handheld remote. These controls allow the user to start, stop and even adjust the speed and direction of the stairlift as needed. Ensuring that the experience of climbing the stairs with a stairlift is as smooth and safe as possible. Overall, stairlifts provide a convenient and accessible solution for individuals with mobility challenges to navigate stairs with safety and independence.

How Much Is A Stairlift?

Many different circumstances can relate to the price of a stairlift. For instance, whether you have a straight or curved staircase, how long your staircase is or how intricate your staircase is – such as corners. So as for how much a stairlift costs, we cannot provide an exact number. However, we suggest you complete our quick quote form to get started on your stairlift purchase.

What is the difference between a curved stairlift and a straight stairlift?

A straight stairlift is fitted to a straight track, allowing you to move smoothly up and down your stairs in a single direction. A curved stairlift fitted to a curved track, designed to follow the curves and bends of your staircase. This type of track is custom made to your home, and because of this they are usually a little more expensive than a straight stairlift.

How do I know if my staircase is wide enough for a stairlift?

Halton Stairlifts have a handy stairlift measuring guide to help you measure up your stairs. Or check out our video guide below for the best way to check the dimensions of your home.

Should I rent or buy a stairlift?

If you only need a stairlift for a short period of time, you may wish to consider renting a stairlift. Stairlift rental allows to pay an affordable monthly fee until you no longer require your stairlift. Stairlift hire is ideal for temporary installation to help with hospital discharge, when you are expected to make a full recovery in a few weeks, or for providing for guests with reduced mobility when they stay at your home. If you’re going to need a stairlift for more than a few weeks or months, we would suggest buying a stairlift. Our competitively priced stairlifts, allow you to own a stairlift and our finance terms allow you to spread payments interest free.

Are reconditioned stairlifts inferior quality to new stairlifts?

Reconditioned stairlifts are used stairlifts that have been restored and fully serviced ready for resale. Even though they’ve been pre-loved, they meet our high quality and safety standards. Reconditioned stairlifts provide a reliable and smooth ride equal to a brand new stairlift, and are often a cheaper alternative to new stairlifts.

Do stairlifts use a lot of electricity?

Stairlifts from Halton Stairlifts don’t use a lot of electricity. On average, a standard stairlift uses a small amount of electricity equivalent to a small television on standby.

How is a stairlift operated?

Stairlifts are battery powered. An energy efficient stairlift battery makes stairlift use more reliable in the event of a power cut. The battery powers a small motor connected to gears so the stairlift can move up and down the stairs. To move up and down the stairlift is operated by easy to use armrest controls and a remote control. If you want to know ‘how do stairlifts work?’, you can find out more on the Halton Stairlifts blog.

Stairlifts from Halton Stairlifts are very safe when used correctly by an individual who meets necessary physical, cognitive and health requirements. Stairlifts are manufactured and tested in line with strict safety standards, and lifts from Halton Stairlifts are installed by fully qualified and experienced engineers. Find more answers to the question ‘are stairlifts safe?’ on the Halton Stairlifts blog.

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Stairlift Measuring Guide

Name: Measure Stairs for a Stairlift | Halton Stairlifts
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How to measure a staircase so we can give you a clear fixed telephone quotation.

Halton Stairlifts have developed this simple stairlift measuring guide for our straight stairlifts to help you with the self measuring process. Providing your own staircase measurements means we can give you an accurate telephone quotation and can speed up any installation if you request that from us.

Please follow our step by step stairlift measuring guide to ensure a safe installation:

Stage 1: Installation Side

Stand at the bottom of the stairs and look up the staircase. This will determine if the stairlift should be installed on the left side or the right side. With safety in mind the side for stairlift installation is always on the main wall side. If the staircase has walls both sides or is situated in the middle of the house, then determine which side would be most practical for the user of the stairlift from the bottom sides of your staircase.

Installation Side | Stairlift Measuring Guide | Halton Stairlifts

Step 2: Staircase Length (aline measurement)

Stand at the top of the staircase and measure from the top stair tread (A) and run your tape measure down the staircase. The tape measure should touch every edge of every stair tread and the tip of the tape measure should be extended right down to the bottom floor area (B) which is past the very bottom stair tread.

Staircase Length ( aline measurement ) | Stairlift Measuring Guide | Halton Stairlifts

Step 3: Staircase Width

Measure the width of the staircase from the most narrowest point (C) to (D) making sure you measure from the skirting board and not the wall please take into account all newel posts and hazards that might cause a problem during travel.

Staircase Width | Stairlift Measuring Guide | Halton Stairlifts

Step 4: Bottom clearing measurement

Measure from the kick plate of the bottom stair tread (E) to the nearest obstacle (F)., this could be a near by door opening, radiator, wall or cupboard. When you measure this clearing distance, it will give you an idea as to how much space is available at the bottom of the stairs. A minimum distance of 18″- 20″ is needed for the stairlift to be parked or getting on and off safely. If the space is limited you may require a hinge track system.

Bottom Clearing Measurement | Stairlift Measuring Guide | Halton Stairlifts

halton stairlifts measuring guide for curved stairlifts

Do you have a curved staircase?

No problem we have a range of both new & reconditioned curved stairlifts, we have a solution for anyone’s budget.

Need some more help with our stairlift measuring guide?

Find out just how much space does a stairlift take? to help you provide the exact measurements for your home.

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