Busting Common Chairlift Myths

Chairlifts have helped people achieve greater independence in their homes for decades. There has been a lot of information available on lifts over the years. Some of the details, such as which model is right for you or the cost of a chairlift, can be perplexing. To further clear up the doubt, here are a number of myths debunked: 

Myth #1: A Chairlift and a Stairlift are Not the Same Things

Believe it or not, the words stairlift and chairlift are interchangeable. These names will differ based on where you are on the globe. They both have the same purpose: to assist people moving up and down the stairs in order to increase mobility. The name was derived from a chair-like device used for stair mobility and was first used in the 1920s. Whatever you name it, a chairlift or stairlift may improve your mobility significantly. 

Myth #2: Chairlifts Take Up a lot of Space. 

Installing a lift in a person's home is one of the most key decisions they can make. The majority of people who have a chairlift in their home share a living space with another person. Some people are afraid that installing a chairlift will cause the entire staircase to become impassable. Fortunately, the simplicity of Acorn Stairlifts allows for quick folding and tidy storage while not in operation, keeping the stairs free for use by everyone in the household. Acorn has a hinged rail option that allows a portion of the rail to be pulled out of the way while not in service. A chairlift is an ideal option for the majority of homes, for users and non-users. 

Myth #3: A Chairlift Can Cause Property Damage 

Acorn Stairlifts engineers attach chairlifts quickly and without requiring any alterations to your property. Since the rail of the lift is fixed to the stairs rather than the wall, there will be no harm to your wall. Since there is no structural work involved with the installation, it can be completed in a matter of hours. When the engineers are done assembling the chairlift, they will make certain that your house is as safe and damage-free as it was when they arrived. 

Myth #4: Chairlifts are Just for the Elderly. 

A chairlift can be used by anyone. A lift will help anyone who has difficulty climbing the stairs. An installation has a simper impact on seniors as it does on people living with disabilities. While many seniors choose to add a chairlift in their homes as they age, Acorn provides a dependable way for someone at any age or condition to use the stairs safely. 

Debunking these myths should help you learn more about chairlifts and make the decision to become an owner even easier. If you're serious about shifting your perspective on versatility and freedom, an Acorn Stairlift might be the answer. If you have any additional questions about what a chairlift can do for you or how it works, please visit our FAQ page or email us!