Comparing Stair Lift Prices – $1000-$4200

Whenever you feel that it is necessary to look into some sort of stair chair lift for the interior or exterior of your home or office, it is very important that you look into stair lift prices.

Prices for straight stair lifts range from $1000 to $4200 installed.  A $1000 stair lift will be an older lift that is perhaps 4-5 years old.  The $4200 stair lift is usually coming from dealers that have been winning by default in their geographically areas.  The $4200 price can also come from manufacturers that are direct selling stair lifts to end users.  One would think that a manufacturer would offer a lower price.  This is not the case for two major stair lift suppliers.  Simply put, their cost of acquiring a lead is substantial, perhaps $500 per inquiry.  And, they are paying their sales reps on a commission basis which ends up increasing the price to the end user.  If you receive an initial quote for a straight stair lift over $4000 beware of the vendor.  The only exception to this would be in state that has regulated stair lifts.  The government adds fees onto stair lift registration or licensing and may require an installer to have a particular license.

Suffering from limited mobility can take quite a toll on your spirit as an individual. Finding out that stair lift prices may be a bit too high for you to afford the installation of one can be even more devastating. When it comes time for you to compare stair lift prices, download some information from the internet and look hard for a local company that can offer a recycled or used stair lift or low priced new stair lift with a buy back option in the future.

By looking around online, you should be able to find cheap stair lifts. Finding a reputable dealer will allow you to browse around some of the different models as well as give you an idea about the variety of stair lift prices that are out there today.

What you need to know as you start to browse around through all of the various stair lift prices is that there are a few different options that you have available to you. If you find that having a brand new stair lift installed is just a bit too pricey for your budget, you can look into cheap stair lifts or refurbished stair lifts prices that you can afford. Many people who do not have the initial funding to purchase a stair lift and then have it installed will look into beating stair lift prices by looking into financing options.

Depending on the type of stair lift that you are looking to have installed, you might find that your stair lifts price will increase if you need a custom built stair lift for a curved stair lift. Looking into cheap portable air stair lift price options in curved stair lifts will help you to cut out some of the financial burden. Your stair lift representative should be able to work with you in order to find the right stair lift prices to help you get the piece of equipment that you need without completely draining your bank account.

Cheap stair lifts are always available to consumers, however it is extremely important that you know that you are getting a quality piece of equipment. All too often, people are roped into purchasing a discount stair lift only to find that they run into issues down the road whether it comes to installation or the piece running properly. While getting a deal on stair lift prices is always nice, it is imperative that you find a quality piece of equipment that will last you for years and years into the future.

Stair Lift Reviews – What Stair Lift Models to Consider?

Stair lift factors to be considered in selecting a stair lift model are as follows:

1. The cost for a stair lift for the past few years has been quite stable.  Straight stair lift prices range from about $1600 for a do-it-yourself model to about $400 for a deluxe stair lift installed.

2. Reliability – Most stair lift manufacturers will not honor the warranty unless their products are installed by an approved and certified dealer. If you are considered a self installed stair lift then you will have to make sure that the manufacturer warranty is in place for the model you are considering..

3. Years the Stair Lift Has Been on the Market – If a stair lift model has been recently launched by the manufacturer, it would be best to consider this factor and select a stair lift model that has been on the market for at least two years. It is common for new stair lift models to take about 18 months to get the kinks out. It is common for a new model to undergo numerous tweaks in the first 18 months.

4.  Drive System – There are manufacturers and dealers that are extremely negative on cable drive systems. This does not make sense for a number of reasons. The most obvious is that your common elevator in a mall, office building or institution is driven by cables. Rack and pinnon does require lubrication and can be some noise issues. Bottom line is that both systems are fine and one does not have a distinct advantage over the other. If a dealer is bad mouthing a drive system, it is usually because they have a hidden agenda.

5.  Installation – It is clearly an advantage to use a local stair lift installation company to install your stair lift. However, if you are in a rural area where there is no qualified stair lift installation company, then there is nothing wrong with considering a self installed stair lift.

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Stair Lift Pricing

The most common question is “How Much Does a Stair Lift Cost?” Or, what is the price of a stair lift? There are a number of factors that determine a stair lift price.

1. Are the stairs straight all the way up the stairs?
2. Does the stair lift user need some options such as a lower seat height to be able to transfer to the seat?
3. If the staircase is curved, what is the shape of the curve?
4. Is there a door at the bottom of the stairs that requires the rail to be retractable?
5. Are the stairs narrow and require a track that is tight to the wall?
6. Is the stairway inside or outside the home?
7. Is it a commercial application?

These are some of the questions that determine a stair lift price.

Recycled straight stair lifts can save a $1000 off the price of a new straight stair lift. Recycled curved stair lifts can save $2000-$5000 off the price of a new curved stair lift.

One thing to watch out for is one stair lift manufacturer is selling direct to the public with high pressure sales tactics and overcharging for their straight stair lifts.

Do Recycled Stair Lifts Require More Service?

Many clients in need of home healthcare equipment ask the question: Will a recycled piece of equipment require more service?   From the SILVER CROSS experience, this is not the case.  

There are a few reasons for this observation.  

1. Most products like home stair lifts have a live span of ten or more years.  The average length of time a home stair lift is used is about 3.5 years.  So, the life span on a used stair lift lends itself to more than one stair lift user.

2. Another factor is that the end user’s expectations are perhaps slightly lower when purchasing a used stair lift, vertical lift or similar piece of equipment.  They expect the equipment to work but are less demanding compared to when purchasing a new stair lift.

3. The SILVER CROSS network, has a fairly high quality standard, so that a stair lift that you would receive from one of our members would tend to have plenty use left in the lift.

4. The types of stairway can affect reliability as well. There is a tendency for a curved stair lift to have more service over time than a straight stair lift.  This is likely due to the complexity of a curved stair lift being more involved than a straight stair lift. This is why it is a necessity to have a local dealer install a curved stair lift.

5. Another consideration is that there can be a relationship with more options and therefore more complex electronics that could result in more service issues.  A more basic stair lift will have less service issues over time. In other words, stair lift prices that are higher with more options, may require more service and dealer support.

Review stair lift models to get an understanding of which home stair lift models are more reliable over time.