[tt-featurebox title=”Cables or Ropes” subtitle=”A stairlift hauled up and down stairs with a cable or rope is noisy and the ride will be rough and jarring. What’s more, the movement will leave black oily sludge marks on your stairs.” icon_stroke=”fa fa-exclamation”][tt-featurebox title=”Absent Swivel Seat” subtitle=”A stairlift without a locking, swivel seat means that the user will need to dismount on the stairs, which can be very dangerous.” icon_stroke=”fa fa-exclamation-circle”][tt-featurebox title=”Smoothness” subtitle=”Abrupt stopping and starting is common in stairlifts chairs designed for the lower end of the pricing spectrum.” icon_stroke=”fa fa-exclamation-circle”][tt-featurebox title=”Diagnostics” subtitle=”If there isn’t a built-in-diagnostic system designed into a stairlift and something goes wrong, you may not be able to figure out how to correct a problem without a costly home visit.” icon_stroke=”fa fa-exclamation-triangle”]

[tt-featurebox title=”AC-Powered” subtitle=”AC-powered stairlifts are unreliable in the event of a power outage. Cost-wise, it is more money to hire a professional electrician to install it and city permits may be required before installation can begin.” icon_stroke=”fa fa-bolt”][tt-featurebox title=”Type of Motor” subtitle=”If a stairlift does not have a rack-and-pinion driven motor, it will likely be noisy and lack durability. Additionally, non rack-and-pinion designs are prone to multiple service problems.” icon_stroke=”fa fa-cogs”][tt-featurebox title=”Battery Powered” subtitle=”Battery powered stairlifts provide a more smoother, quieter ride and will work if your power goes out.” icon_stroke=”fa fa-battery-three-quarters”][tt-featurebox title=”Remote Controlled” subtitle=”Stairlifts operated solely with a remote control could also leave a rider stranded should the remote be lost or if the stairlift malfunctions.” icon_stroke=”fa fa-male”]