A chair lift is a mechanical device used to transport people

　　A chair lift is a mechanical device used to transport people and other heavy items up and down stairs. It is very useful for physically disable persons in home. You can also use it to transport groceries fuiture and other heavy items up and down stairs. Chair lift is usually installed on staircase which may be straight or curved. It consists of a rail track and a chair.

　　If you want to install a new home chair lift for stairs, these are the important points you should keep in your mind: how lift should be powered, design and structure of your staircase and what features do you want in chair lift. Completing your homework before going to market will help you to find best match for your requirement.

　　The first and foremost factor you should consider when buying a stair lifts is how it will be powered. Currently, there are too methods to power a chair lift. First one is AC (Alteating current) and other one is DC (Direct current) or batteries. Stair lifts with AC power are known to be more powerful but they require more electricity and some customizations are to be made to you electric wiring system which make them expensive. A battery powered chair lift will work out this problem. Moreover if you live in an area where load shedding occurs then a stair lift with battery will be perfect to use. This will avoid any unpleasant situation in case of sudden break down of electricity.

　　You should also have a look at your staircase before going to market. Make sure that your staircase is wide enough to accommodate the seated lift providing that seated person faces no difficulty. If your staircase is narrower than 35 inches then it may not be able to accommodate a seated stair lift. In that case standing lift can be best alteative.

　　Other than essential feature, there are certain customizations that can be made to a chair lift. A remote control will make it easy to call lift up and down stairs. Speed adjusting and soft start, stop will also seem cool. There are also some safety features that should be added. Sensors will stop the lift if anything is blocking its way. Safety belts, railings and emergency calling options are also necessary in order to provide maximum protection while travelling through a stair lift. You can calculate you budget according to the features you want.