Is It Safe to Install Your Own Stairlift?

Every great once in a while, we’ll get a customer who thinks, “If I have my friend/relative install the stairlift, then I won’t have to pay for installation.” And while some companies might allow you to pursue this option, that’s not the way we work at TwinCity Stairlifts. When you get a stairlift from us, permit and installation costs are included.

Why? We want to make sure the stairlift is correctly installed. Since we’ve installed hundreds of stairlifts all over theMinneapolis/St Paul areas, we know what we’re doing.

We don’t believe installing a stairlift should be a DIY project. To properly do the job, you need to have your lift installed by a trained professional. Here are some reasons why:

DIY stairlift installation can be dangerous

Numerous incidents of injuries and even death have been the result of DIY stairlift installation. There was one instance in England where a young boy perished in a tragic stairlifts accident. It was revealed that the lift was installed by a relative who had no instructions. The coroner wrote in his report, “Stairlifts should be installed by somebody who knows what they are doing.”

DIY stairlift can cost you more in the end

If you’ve never installed a stairlift before, then you are prone to making more mistakes than someone who has installed one before. You may forget a piece or use the wrong tools. These mistakes lead to danger and can damage your home. And when your home is damaged, you’ll have to invest more money in the end for repairs and to have the stairlift professionally installed.

Who’s going to help?

Online dealers advertise stairlifts are easy to install because they want to sell stairlifts. Once you purchase it and it’s delivered to your home, you’re on your own. If you have any issues with the installation or can’t figure out why the unit isn’t working, that online dealer isn’t going to come out to your house and fix it. When you go with us, you won't be on your own!

Want more information on stairlifts? Call us at (952) 808-3646 or Click Here to Request a Free Consultation.

Chair Lift Options for St Paul Residents

The inability to get around is one of the main reasons many are unable to stay in their St. Paul home, but the good news is that this no longer has to be an obstacle. Chair lifts can help those with mobility concerns move between floors easily. A chair lift can be installed in any style home in St Paul. It does not matter what kind of staircase the residence has, whether it be straight or curved. There are many options to consider when choosing a St Paul to provide maximum comfort for the user. Below are some of the basic things you will want to take into consideration when beginning the process of choosing a chair lift.

Rail Type

There are two primary types of rails that the chair can ride on. One is called a straight rail and the other is a curved or custom rail. The straight rail is designed for St. Paul homes with conventional staircases, going straight up. Curved rails are for staircases with bends, curves, landings or corners. All of this type of rail will have to be custom made. A chair lift expert will measure your specifications and then create the rails.

Outdoor Options

When travel outside is necessary, it is important to look at which chair lifts have an outdoor option. This option can provide access to decks, patios, basements and more. These kinds of chair lifts are created to be a little bit more durable. They can withstand the elements and ultraviolet rays. A number of our chair lifts at TwinCity Stairlifts have an outdoor option.

Dimensions

There a few dimensions you will want to figure out when you’re going about purchasing a product from a St Paul chair lifts provider. First, find out how much room you’ll want in between the arms to be able to sit comfortably in your chair lift. You’ll also want to consider how far you want your chair lift to sit away from the wall. Different brands of chair lifts have different options when the chair is in the seat versus when it is folded up in a resting position.

There are professionals at TwinCity Stairlifts willing to help you in the decision making process of choosing a chair lift. Call us today at 952-808-3646 or fill out our online form.

Welcome to the TwinCity Stairlifts blog!

As a locally owned and operated business in the Twin Cities metro, we at TwinCity Stairlifts have always prided ourselves on our work, and illustrating why we’re one of the area’s top companies for home mobility aids.

Because of the pride we take in our work, we’re happy to today launch our blog. It will be frequently updated with information on home mobility aids. We will also use this blog to showcase projects – past and present – the TwinCity Stairlifts staff has worked so very hard on.

Not familiar with TwinCity Stairlifts? Please visit our home page to learn more about our company and services, or if you’re looking around at different Twin Cities home mobility aids companies. We look forward to working with you!