Stairlift Services and Repairs London
One of the biggest challenges faced during the aging process is staying mobile while maintaining safety. One of the best ways to help the elderly or mobility challenged to maintain independence is a stairlift. For some individuals Stairlifts London Company can also help with other mobility issues, it can mean the difference between safely going up and down a flight of stairs in their existing home and moving to a single-story property. A stair lift enables you to ride comfortably and safely up or down a staircase and conveniently folds away when not in use for safety and to allow others to use the stairs.
What are Stairlifts
Basically, a stairlift is a simple device with 2 main components – a track surface that is partly toothed or textured; and motorized gears or wheels at the base that propels the chair up and down, moving it along the textured surface. Apart from the fundamentals, there is a wide range of features and options available to suit the particular requirements of the user.
1. Stairlift Tracks
The stairlift track forms an integral part of the system. Tracks come in different shapes and sizes that determine the overall ease of use and cost of the stairlift. Different types of tracks are designed to accommodate specific mobility and staircase shapes, such as curved stairs. Three of the most common types are straight, curved, and outdoor tracks.
2. Stairlift Seats
A stair lift seat is the part of the stairlift system that the user interacts with most. Depending on the mobility and comfort needs of the user, the chair can be customized to include features like footrests, armrests, a swivel option, and to collapse for stowing away.
• Swivel seats are designed to swivel at the top and bottom of the track to allow the user to plant their feet safely on an even surface instead of the stairs.
• Angled seats tilt slightly backward to allow the user to feel more secure.
• Foot and armrests are usually standard, but some models have lights that make it easier and safer to see the footrest.
• A collapsible option is a crucial feature as it can be folded away to reduce the amount of space the chairlift occupies and to prevent the risk of tripping.
• Motorized features are available on certain models.
Some of the more useful components that can be motorized include:
• Collapsible footrests to prevent the user from stooping down to fold the footrest up or down.
• Seat boosts to assist a user in achieving a standing position.
• Powered swivel seats to automatically turn the seat toward a landing.
Stairlift Repairs
Because of the crucial role a stairlift plays in keeping a person mobile, it is extremely important that it is properly maintained. A stairlift breakdown can have a major impact on the user’s ability to get around and perform essential daily tasks. Should a problem occur, it is vital that it is dealt with as soon as possible in order to restore the level of mobility the user requires to stay mobile and safe.
When a stairlift stops working or there is a problem with any aspect of its performance, it can be extremely frustrating. Fortunately, you can rely on affordable, fully guaranteed stairlift services and repairs. Our expert service and repair technicians are just a call away to quickly diagnose and fix any problem you may have with your stairlift.
If you are experiencing any of the following stairlift problems, you can rely on our [BRANDNAME] extensive experience in fixing most stairlift models in the greater London area:
1. The chair has become stuck at the bottom, top, or somewhere along the track.
2. The controls for ascending or descending have stopped working.
3. The track has become loose or obstructed.
4. The swivel mechanism locks or sticks.
5. The folding components of the stairlift, such as the footrest, arms, or seat, are jammed.
A broken stairlift can be potentially dangerous. Our team of professional engineers is always on standby to attend to any emergency breakdown call outs, even if you are not an existing customer and don’t have a warranty contract. All our technicians are fully qualified at servicing, maintaining, and repairing all models of stairlifts. They are strategically situated to respond to any emergency and are backed by our excellent spare parts facility that carries a wide range of parts for straight as well as curved stairlift models.
Stairlift Servicing
To ensure the safe day-to-day operation of your stairlift equipment at all times, it is highly recommended to have it serviced regularly by a professional stairlift service technician. Our technicians are fully trained to carry out a full range of maintenance checks in order to identify any potential problems that may cause mechanical breakdowns. They are also fully equipped to fix minor problems on the spot and replace common parts they carry in stock. They will also check the entire system for general wear and tear in order to identify any potential problems in the future that can be avoided.
Give us a call for professional, affordable stairlift services and repairs, and one of our technicians will visit at a convenient time to check that all the components of your stairl