What are the best stairlifts for straight stairs? If you have a straight staircase, you’re in luck! Straight stairlifts are far simpler than curved stairlifts which require more complicated installation and a more complicated stairlift mechanism. But with a straight stairlift, the chair is only moving on a straight rail, up or down. Whereas with a curved stairlift the chair must be able to navigate turns in the rail. This means you will generally pay much less for a straight stairlift than for a curved one.
The next decision will be of cost. Straight stairlifts are cheaper than curved stairlifts but you can also save money by having a reconditioned stairlift installed. Reconditioned stairlifts are pre-used stairlifts which have been refurbished. You can save up to 50% of the cost of a stairlift buy purchasing a reconditioned stairlift.
Best Stairlifts For Straight Stairs – The Homeglide
So, the first decision you might make with a straight stairlift is whether you buy a new stairlift or a reconditioned stairlift. Our reconditioned stairlifts are popular because of the savings you can make. We only use the best models for reconditioning and give all our pre-used stairlifts a thorough inspection, replacing any problem parts and installing new batteries.
The models we choose for straight stairlifts are Bruno, Stannah and Thyssen (Access BDD). The model we will recommend will sometimes depend on your budget and sometimes it will be your staircase arrangement which will be a determining factor. For example, if you have a narrow corridor, or doors to the side of your bottom step, the Thyssen Homeglide might be the best option.
This stairlift allows you to park the lift on the rail, away from the base of the staircase. This is helpful if you have limited space available and to avoid blocking a corridor or doorway.
Best Stairlifts For Straight Stairs – The Stannah 600
The Stannah 600 is one of the best stairlifts for straight stairs and one of our top sellers. If the Stannah 600 stairlift will fit, we also offer refurbished models at a discounted price.
So if you have plenty of room available, we will generally recommend the Stannah stairlift for a straight staircase. If there’s obstacles present, or you have limited space, we will often suggest the Thyssen Homeglide if the Stannah doesn’t fit.
Best Stairlifts For Straight Stairs – The Bruno
The Bruno stairlift is another one of our recommended stairlifts models and is particularly useful for a heavy weight user since they offer a heavy weight bariatric stairlift which carries up to 30 stone.
With a larger chair for a heavier user, the heavy duty Bruno does take up more space and this can be an issue if you have a narrow staircase, or there’s less room at the bottom of the staircase.
A Straight Stairlift Fitting – Time Lapse
Here’s a time lapse video of a Stannah 600 going in on a straight staircase.
See more videos on our YouTube channel here.
We have also created the stairlift buyers guide to help you with the various options when it comes to choosing a stairlift.
Give Us A Call
If you’re in the market for a straight stairlift, give us a call on 0800 046 3438. We offer a free assessment and will give you the best option for your situation and circumstances.
Our reconditioned stairlifts are the most popular product because they can save you on a stairlift purchase and we offer a full 2 year warranty on our reconditioned models covering you for parts, call outs and labour for 2 years.