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Things To Consider When Choosing A Baltimore Chair Lift

By Marie Hall


If you have a family member whose mobility has been limited by his condition, you might want to make him more independent by buying an equipment that will facilitate his movement. A Baltimore chair lift is one such equipment to use when going up and down the stairs in a building. The following are considerations to make when purchasing it.

The needs of the user should be the first consideration to make. You may not be experienced enough to know what will work for the person. An expert will check his condition and determine the best equipment that will enable his mobility in a comfortable and convenient manner. In some cases, they will even suggest a different option rather than the use of this equipment. Making the decision on your own is thus not recommended.

Homes have different types of stairs and you must consider the stairs that are being used in your home before making a purchase. If the equipment is meant for straight stairs, buying it for the curved ones will be very inconveniencing to the user. You can use the internet to know what equipment is convenient or explain the type of stairs to the dealers for advice.

The size of the user is also important. It will be very uncomfortable if a huge person is forced to squeeze himself in a very small seat. On the other hand, a very large seat will be dangerous as he may fall off during movement and get injured. There is hence a need for him to try sitting on the equipment before the purchase is done so that you can be sure it fits perfectly.

You must take time to observe the presence of certain features in the equipment. A seat-belt is important in holding the person in place and it protects them from falling off and sustaining a lot of injuries in case of an accident. Others features that you should look for are; speed governors, limit sensors, on and off keys, safety sensors and operation back-ups.

You must not ignore the brand. There are different companies producing this type of equipment and even though they meet certain standardization regulations, their quality varies. Some are more dedicated to quality than others. Research on the best brands by going through reviews from previous buyers. The choice you make should be of an item that does not require a lot of maintenance or replacement. The user will not be inconvenienced by regular breakdowns.

Your budget is an important factor to consider. People have different financial needs and abilities. While some will not have a problem with the quoted price, others have to be very cautious as they may not afford an equipment sold above a certain amount. Sometimes it is advisable to consider a used high-quality product instead of buying a new one at the same price, if the new one is of low quality.

The item will need to be installed once it has been bought. Some dealers are not skilled in installation and in that case, you should ask them to refer you to an expert that can perform the task. If this is not possible, look for another dealer who will take care of the installation. This will save you time and a considerable amount of money.




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