Facts About Stair Lifts In Maryland

الأحد، 14 فبراير 2016

By Diane Murray


A stair lift refers to a mechanical lift that contains a chair for transporting people, pets, and luggage up and down staircases. These devices have been praised a lot for saving a lot of old people from falling down the staircases. They are known by many other names too. Stair lifts in Maryland are well designed for safety and efficiency, which helps in guaranteeing continued service for a long time.

These products have a long history in the United States. The first designs were produced and sold in the 1930s. With such a long history, the producers have sold several units worldwide. A stairlift has several features that make it safe and functional. The basic features are a chair, power unit, controls, and the rails. The rails are installed along the staircases.

The gliding action of the chair along the tracks moves its content up the case. The driving of the chair is achieved using a pinion and rack system. Swivel-seat, foot rest, seat belt, and arm rest among other components are incorporated to increase comfort and safety. Functionality is higher depending on the kind of features included. However, that may also raise the cost of the whole system.

There are two main kinds of stair lifts, that is, straight and curved stairlifts. Straight stairlifts are designed for straight staircases while the curved ones are for staircases that have bends and twists. In these two designs, the chair may remain similar in all aspects but the rail system may differ. These differences may make curved stairlifts more expensive.

A lot of expertise is required to install the system. The installation work is only allowed to be done by a certified stairlift technician. A technician can custom-fit the system according to the home to prevent it from consuming a lot of space on the staircase. Big vendors have their own technicians who perform the installation work for buyers. Professionals should not be hired for installation work only, they should also be hired to do any repairs.

Electricity is the main power source for most systems although backup batteries exist for backup purposes. The battery ensures that movement is not rendered impossible when there is a power blackout. Although batteries are safe, they present one major risk. They may run low on power when the lift is in use, something that may cause one to get stuck along the rails.

Technological advancement has made these devices safer than they have ever been. Modern devices can detect objects along the rails. They incorporate sensors that detect any obstruction along the tracks and stop the chair until the object is removed. That is a very important safety feature that many people find valuable. Many companies reproduce animated models of the system in the home of the buyer to know how it will look like before installing it.

There are very many models of stairlifts. The different models cost differently depending on various factors. Among the factors are functionality and the number of features included in the device. More features provide more functionality but also raise the price.




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