Today we fitted a straight stairlift rental in Tamworth West Midlands. The installation required a hinged rail at the bottom due to a doorway at the bottom. We fitted an Acorn 130 straight stairlift with two remote controls for a lady who fell ill whilst away on holiday. The rental installation was straight forwards and was completed in under two hours including the demonstration. On arrival we were treated to sausage sandwiches which was a bonus. You don't get many days like this! For … [Read more...]
Handicare Stairlift Fault Codes
Handicare Stairlift Fault Codes are provided on all Handicare stairlifts. Whether you have a Handicare 950 Simplicity straight stairlift, a Handicare 950 Simplicity Plus straight stairlift, a Handicare 1000 straight stairlift or a Handicare 2000 curved stairlift, they are all now equipped with an extensive list of diagnostic fault codes. These Handicare stairlift fault codes are now universal and standard across their full range of stairlifts, straight and curved. These codes show the current … [Read more...]
Stairlift Rental In Rugby
Today we were fitting a stairlift rental in Rugby. The straight stairlift was being installed for a lady who had gone to live with her two daughters. She was finding the stairs more and more difficult and our stairlift rental scheme appealed to them. The straight Acorn stairlift was fitted in less than two hours and the lady was delighted with it. You can find more information regarding rental stairlifts here. … [Read more...]
Stairlift Engineer
What Makes A Stairlift Engineer? If you have ever tried to find a stairlift engineer then you will probably already know that it's not as easy as it seems. Many companies employ engineers that are sent out to work on the wide range of stairlifts. Some of these engineers are very good and chances are we will know them, but most of them are not and sadly we also probably know them too. Having been in the industry for more years than I can remember, I have attended training courses offered by most … [Read more...]
Stairlift service and maintenance in Leicester
One of the most popular Stairlift services we carry out is Stairlift service and maintenance in Leicester. We have been servicing and maintaining Stairlifts in Leicester for many years now and yet it is still a Stairlift service that is over looked. What does Stairlift service and maintenance in Leicester involve We tell all of our customers in Leicester about the importance of Stairlift service and maintenance in Leicester whenever they buy new Stairlifts or reconditioned Stairlifts in … [Read more...]
Stairlift Service
Stairlift Service & Stairlift Maintenance Stairlift service and stairlift maintenance is an important part of owning a Stairlift. Just like anything mechanical, the oily parts all need checking and lubricating on a regular basis. This is the same for both Straight Stairlifts and Curved Stairlifts, whether they are new, reconditioned or rental. When should a Stairlift have a service? All Stairlift manufacturers recommend that Stairlifts servicing should be carried out at least once a year. … [Read more...]
How To Make Your Home More Accessible
How To Make Your Home More Accessible We all want to feel comfortable in our homes, but as we get older, it can start to become more difficult to get around. However, there are many ways that you can redesign your home so that you still have access to all parts of it. All it takes is a bit of planning and guidance. In this article, we’re going to suggest a few ideas that can be added to your current property to make it more accessible. Stairlift If you have mobility problems, it can be … [Read more...]
Acorn & Brooks Stairlift Fault Codes
What are the Stairlift fault codes used for? The Acorn and Brooks straight stairlift displays a series of Stairlift fault codes. These fault codes are for diagnostic purposes. They help the user or stairlift engineer quickly identify the current status or potential problem. This is especially useful when trying to explain over the phone to a Stairlift engineer exactly what has happened or gone wrong with the lift. Using these informative codes enables the Stairlift engineer to quickly … [Read more...]
Hinckley Stairlifts
We regularly get enquiries for Hinckley Stairlifts as it's local to us. We received a call this week from a lady looking for a Stairlift in Hinckley but wasn't sure which would be more suitable. I popped out to see her and after explaining how to measure stairs I did a quick stair survey. Having a straight set of stairs meant that the lady had various stairlift options. I told her about our stairlift rental scheme for Hinckley stairlifts where after installation there was a simple monthly charge … [Read more...]
How much do Stairlifts cost?
One of the first things you will need to know when looking for a Stairlift is how much do Stairlifts cost? Stairlift prices depend on many contributing factors such as do you need a straight stairlift or a curved stairlift? Are you looking to buy a new stairlift, a reconditioned stairlift or rent a straight stairlift? We understand that this may seem very daunting so we have produced some very informative pages within this website that hopefully will explain the differences and benefits of each … [Read more...]