How to Rent a Stair Lift

Getting up and down stairs is a very difficult task for some people. However, with a stair lift, a person can simply sit in a chair and ride his way to the top. Originally created to help victims of polio, stair lifts are now available to accident victims, senior citizens, paraplegics and others with mobility problems. Finding and renting a stair lift in your area can be easy once you know where to find a retailer. Here are some tips for renting a stair lift.

Instructions

1. Consider how long you will need the stair lift before you decide to rent one. If you only need the stair lift for 1 to 3 months, renting is a good idea. Any longer, however, and you may want to buy one.

2. Call a local physical therapy or rehab center and ask about stair lift rental companies in your area. You may even be able to rent a used stair lift from a rehab center.

3. Visit the ThyssenKrupp Access website. This company rents used stair lifts in over a dozen locations throughout the United States. Click the "ThyssenKrupp Access Solution Centers" tab on the left side of the screen to see if there is a location near you. You can also find an authorized dealer on this page if there is not a "Solution Center" near you.

4. Rent an Acorn Stair Lift. Acorn is one of the leading stair lift manufactures in the United States with dealers all around the country. You can't rent directly from the manufacturer but you can contact Acorn to find an authorized dealer near you. Call Acorn at [phone] for more information.

5. Use Handi Lift Residential to rent a stair lift. Handi Lift rents and installs stair lifts for straight and curved stairs. There are showroom locations in New Jersey, New York, Connecticut and North Carolina with additional rent or rent-to-own locations outside of these states. Contact Handi Lift at [phone] or via email at [e-mail].

6. Find a Savaria Concord dealer near you. Savaria manufactures all types of mobility products, including elevators, stair climbers and stair lifts. Click the "Dealer Locator" tab found on the right side of the Savaria Web page to find an authorized dealer in your area. You can also contact Savaria over the phone at [phone].

7. Rent a stair lift from a Bruno Independent Living Aids dealer. Bruno specializes in making lifts for homes and vehicles. Click the "Locate a Bruno Dealer" tab on the top of the home page. Enter your information in Step 2 on the next page and you will be taken to a list of Bruno dealers in your area. Call for more information.

Tips & Warnings

• Read over the contract carefully before you decide to rent a stair lift from a dealer or company. All dealers have their own rules and regulations concerning maintenance, fees, installation and broken or malfunctioning stair lifts. Always test a stair lift before you rent it. Some stair lifts can be uncomfortable or difficult to use. You want to know that you can use the stair lift and that you like it before you pay to rent it. Contact your insurance company when renting a stair lift. The expense may actually be fully or partly covered by your particular company.

Resources

• Read this Article in Spanish
• ThyssenKrupp Access
• Acorn Stair Lifts
• Handi Lift Residential
• Savaria Concord Stair Lifts
• Bruno Independent Living Aids