If you have been looking into purchasing a stairlift, you may have come up against a few facts or opinions of others that may have put you off.
From the “huge costs” to the “stairlifts are too big” rumours, it’s obvious why so many people change their minds, resulting in people struggling needlessly.
Here at ALS Stairlifts, we have decided to bust some of these myths and help you make a life changing decision; to invest in a stairlift or not.
Myth One: They Are Very Expensive
This is probably they first opinion or “fact” that you were presented with when looking for a stairlift.
The truth is, every stairlift instalment will require different factors that need to be taken into account, so one installation may be a lot more expensive than another if it needs more work or additional features.
The best way to find out how much installing a stairlift in your property will come to is by shopping around and getting some quotes that cover your needs. Cheaper isn’t always necessarily better, as they may not fully meet your needs.
Myth Two: Your Staircase is Too Thin…
The width of your staircase is an important factor to consider when buying a stairlift, but it isn’t the most important.
The most important factor is the measurement of the users spine to their knees or their toes; whichever protrudes the most when sat down on the seat. If they don’t clear the other sides of the stairs, in some cases the staircase can be altered to accommodate the size of the lift.
Myth Three: Your Walls Aren’t Strong Enough
Stairlifts are commonly thought to be attached to the wall, when in actual fact, they are connected to the treads of the staircase.
So rather than relying on the strength of the wall you will be placing the stairlift against, the lift is supported by the full length of the staircase itself.
Myth Four: You Will get Stuck In A Power Cut!
We’ve all seen it on the TV, there will be a power cut and at least one poor person stuck on their now powerless stairlift. It’s a scary thought, and in the past, some stairlifts were primarily powered by the mains.
Times have changed, and manufacturers have realised that running from a single power source that could cut out at any moment is quite dangerous, especially for people who are already vulnerable and find it hard to get around.
Connection to the mains is still essential in newer models, but instead of running solely on the mains power source, the current charges up rechargeable batteries. This means that if your power does cut out, your stairlift will remain useable; using the charge from the batteries.
At ALS Stairlifts, we understand how essential having a stairlift can be to some people. We hope that this article has opened your eyes and debunked some of those pesky misconceptions that may have been getting in the way of you getting the help you need.
For more information on any of our services, or are simply looking for stairlifts for sale, don’t hesitate to contact us on 0800 046 3438 and speak to one of our experienced team members, who endeavour to help with any query you may have.