Why buy an Acorn Stairlift?

Hundreds of thousands of satisfied stairlift customers worldwide

Your home is a cherished part of your life: a place to welcome your family and friends, to entertain, enjoy and simply relax. It is the perfect place for you.

It is a simple truth that staying in your own home gives you a wonderful feeling of independence. The freedom to move around easily and without fuss makes all the difference. So, why let getting up and down your stairs stop you from having a fully independent lifestyle?

With a tailor-made Acorn Stairlift you can stay in your home, and continue to enjoy your independence.

We asked Dr Hilary Jones what he thought was important to consider when buying a stairlift and what key benefits you should be looking out for. He has made a handy guide for you to follow to help you make the correct choice.

• It is vital that you stairlift has safety sensors which automatically cut off power to the lift when the sensors are activated.
• Make life easy for yourself by choosing a model with a swivel seat; it's a real help.
• Always opt for a stairlift that begins to travel and stops with such smoothness that you hardly even notice
• Some stairlifts offer smoother rides than others. Make sure yours gives a gentle gliding ride every time.
• DC power means that in the event of a power cut your stairlift won't shuuder to a halt, but continue safely to the end of your journey.
• A remote control allows you to simply call and send the stairlift, so that if a friend or partner should wish to use the lift, you can send it back to them once you've used it.
• A simple switch or paddle control makes operating your stairlift simplicity itself, with no fuss or fiddling about.
• A safety belt gives on extra measure towards peace of mind.
• Look for a stairlift that has a digital display, this will allow you to diagnose any simple faults that may occur.