Monday, September 5, 2016

Information On Stair Lifts In Maryland

By Linda Martin


A stair lift is a mechanical gadget designed to lift people and luggage along staircases. It has rails that are mounted on staircase treads to accommodate the lifting platform, also known as the chair. The supply and installation of stair lifts in Maryland are done by very professional companies that have long histories of service in the region.

Stailifts come in two major versions, that is, curved and straight. Curved stairlifts travel along curved staircases while straight ones move only on straight staircases. Generally, curved stairlifts cost more than straight ones because of the difference in the design. When buying, one should compare prices among a minimum of three companies in order to get the best quote.

It is vital to consider the method of payment offered by the company before buying a product. One of the commonest payment methods of payments is through monthly installments. One is required to make the payments and only pick the product from the supplier ones they have completed the whole payment. It is advisable not to pay the last installment if the product has not been installed. One must ensure that installation is done in full before completing the payment.

Service companies also allow people to rent these devices for any period of time they want. The mode of payment used by most companies include a premium charge and monthly payments afterwards. The premium varies depending on the type and model of product and so do monthly payments.

Some firms only make a single charge to the client at installation time. The quote provided by these companies cover all costs that can be incurred in using the device. Some of the costs covered in the quotes are installation, uninstallation, transportation, and maintenance costs. One is allowed to rent the device for one month or as long as twenty years or more according to their needs.

Most designs of these products are made in a way as to be installed directly into the treads of the stairs and not the wall. The weight of the product is supported by the stairs. Installation is usually a slightly complicated process, taking at least two hours for straight models and slightly longer for curved models. Once installed the product is ready to use straight away without need for waiting time.

Modern products are designed to operate on rechargeable batteries. These batteries are automatically charged by household electrical connection. When the power goes out, the device switches automatically from using electricity to using the battery. This prevents the product getting stuck midways the rail when there is a power blackout. This was very common in older models.

The maximum weight capacity of the product is often determined by its type, model, and manufacturer. However, the maximum weight ranges between 120 and 180 kilograms in most cases. It is advisable to select a device that can support more weight so as to account for uncertainties in the future.




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