We welcome you into the family of Electropedic Stair Lifts. Since 1964,
we are the manufacturer of the Electropedic Bed. In 1985, we expanded
into a full line of Electric
Medical Equipment.
Before you buy an Electric Stair Lift, compare Price, Quality, Guarantee
and Service. To give you a price and recommendation, we first need
to know if your stair lift is basically straight up and down (and approximately
how many feet or steps) - or is it a custom right angle or curved unit (although
many people buy (2) two straight units to save on the price of a custom unit.)
New Straight Units have a Suggested Retail price usually between $2895.00
and (outdoor units) $5495.00.
Used
Stair Lifts are always 1/2 OFF!
Custom Curved Units usually
run between $12,500 and $15,000.
Most people buy a straight, inside the home unit. Some people need
an outdoor unit. Some people need a unit that goes into a commerical
setting (although Acorn
has a standard key switch.)
We need your confirmation that your stair case is made out of wood; and also
a confirmation that your bottom floor or landing is either wood, concrete
or marble. (It is always recommended that the unit be installed resting
on the landing; although, it is not always "wanted" or practical. Some
models have a flip up bottom track that is not attached to the floor - and
can also get out of the way of any passage way or door.)
The unit is ideally installed about 6 to 8" pass the lip of the top stair
so you can exit the unit is a comfortable sitting position.
We explain to you that the track for the units are not installed onto the
wall, but rest on the steps. The rail is installed onto the stairway
with about 8 brackets.
We find out if you are planning to put the unit on the left side or the right
side (we always ask if you are downstairs, looking up . . . what side are
you planning to install your stairway lift.) Then we may ask you to
confirm if there are any side rails or doors or access ways that may get
in the way.
We are also going to need an outlet somewhere close to the stairway unit.
We explain how most units are actually powered by their batteries. You
are actually plugging in a battery charger. This system means that
your stair lift will also work during a power outage.
Then we may ask about your height and weight. Most units have a 275
Pound weight capability; but there are specific units with a
350,
400 and
500 pound weight capability.
We ask your height to make sure the unit will fit your height properly.
Most units have a footrest height adjustment (good for people who are
short); but some units also have a seat height adjustment; which is beneficial
to those 6 feet and taller.
Then we ask your health conditions. Units are designed so they can
be used without anyone else's assistance. All units come with a seat
belt; and the units are made to go upstairs and downstairs at the simple
touch of a button. The button control is usually put on the right side,
so we need to know if both hands are working the same. The new unit
by Acorn has the controls
coming standard on both sides. We need to know if you are going to
be operating the unit yourself, or with someone. All units come standard
with both top and bottom remote controls; so someone else can be actually
pushing the bottons.
Some people cannot bend their legs into a sitting position; and there are
units that allow you to perch or stand.
We need to know if once you are at the top or bottom of the stairway, if
you are going to be transfering to a walker or a wheelchair. All units
have a swivel seat for the stop, some units swivel both top and bottom; all
units have flip up arm rests except the
SRE-1550 which have special
swing-away (horizontal) arm rests.
Are you going to install yourself or do you need our assistance? We
have a factory trained Stair Lift Installer on our staff to assist in your
installation. If you are planning to put it in yourself, most people
buy the 16 foot or 20 foot rails and do the final cutting themselves. The
Summit Stair Lift
Manufacturer will cut the rail to the exact size you need (we need you to
take an actual measurement from the very top lip of the stairway to the landing).
By now we have a good idea of what price to quote you. We guarantee
the World's Lowest Price and will always
offer you an exact written or Email
quotation and brochure and online video! Our company will
also let you know if we have any National Advertised Stair Lift Specials.
(We currently advertise in AARP Modern Maturity, VFW, American Legion,
Retired Officer, Good Old Days, . . .)
We will also gladly go over the standard features - and options - of the
unit we are recommending. Standard features of new units usually include
a beige color, vinyl or fabric seat, low-profile design (14" - the exact
specification of the unit with the seat and foot rests folded up), aluminum
track, the safety features built in (automatically stopping when the footrest
or arm rest hits something), the battery charging system, electronic brakes,
battery powered smooth start operation, wireless remote controls, built-in
diagnostics (most units today have built in diagnostics letting you know
if anything needs servicing on the unit), . . . .
We ask you a lot of questions, and we share with you our experience. We
want you to know, today, all the manufacturer's of electric stair lifts are
very good. But getting the right unit for your home and needs - at the right
price - is our goal. Please call (800)727-1954 and talk to an
Electropedic Stair Lift Specialist. You'll be glad you did.