Stairlifts- Installations

• Some internet stairlift retailers are indicating it takes one hour to install a stairlift. Figure on about 3-5 hours of time assuming no complications.
  
• Most manufacturer 's will void the warranty if the stairlifts are not installed by an approved dealer.
• Make sure you do not require a permit to put in the lift. Oregon, Michigan and a few other states require government documentation.
  
• Common after installation service problems center around the chair on the home stair lift stopping.
  
• This is usually do to a safety switch being activated.
• These switches are part of the footrest and swivel seat mechanism and can be tripped by a number of methods.
  
• Occasionally, a travel cale can present problems...usually due to something not lining up properly.
  
• Trip switches are easy to damage during installation regardless of the manufacturer or model.
  
• The footplate hitting the stairs and activating a stop switch can be common if stairlifts are not installed properly.
  
• Generally speaking...the more complicated the stairlift the more potential for problems.
  
• The best way to go is to have a unit put in by a manufacturer approved dealer.
• The reason for this is after sale service.
• In actual fact, the cost of installation should not add too much to the price.
• If you decide to order a self installed stairlift make sure that there is a local company that can service your stairlift long term. Buying stair lifts is like buying a furnace.
• Solutions can be found through information about handicapped stair lifts to assist in establishing a solution to those with a physical disability. Home stairways present mobility and accessibility barriers. This is especially true for electric scooters and wheelchair users.