Stair Lifts in Michiana
Next Day Access Michiana offers custom curved stairlifts as well as straight stairlifts to meet the unique needs of our customers. Our stairlifts allow you to move confidently and safely from level to level, making it easier to age in place.
We Offer Straight & Curved Stairlifts
- Product financing & competitive pricing
- We install every stairlift we sell
- Virtually maintenance-free
Stair Lifts from Next Day Access Michiana Available in a Variety of Styles and Models
Stair lifts from Next Day Access are available in a variety of styles and models so that you can find handicap stairlift for your home and budget. With elegant touches and master craftsmanship, our stair lift selection meets the needs for different weight capacities and configurations. Additional options include a powered swivel chair or folding rails at the bottom of the staircase for high traffic areas or doorways.
Stairlift FAQs
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How does a stairlift work?
It is important to know that stairlifts are bolted directly to the treads of a staircase, not the wall. This ensures that they are compatible with nearly any staircase, regardless of whether it has walls or banisters on either side. The chair and motor run along an aluminum rail, which is attached to your stairs with a mount on every few steps. While your stairlift is battery powered, the lift will need to be plugged in to keep the batteries charged– it requires a standard wall outlet, the same as you would plug a lamp into.
I only need a stairlift for a short period of time, can I rent one?
Yes. We offer straight stairlifts to rent, perfect for temporary needs such as visiting friends or relatives, post-surgery recovery, or short-term accessibility challenges. Custom curved stairlifts cannot be rented since they are built to fit specific staircases, but in some cases, two straight units can provide temporary access in split-level homes or stairs with landings.
What if I lose power?
Our stairlifts are battery powered, with the battery charging at the top or bottom of the rail. The unit will charge anytime it is not in use. In the case of a power outage, a fully charged unit will continue to run for multiple trips before needing to be charged again.
What is the weight capacity of a stairlift?
Most standard units have a weight capacity 300 lbs. to 350 lbs., while heavy-duty handicap stairlifts have weight capacities of 600 lbs. Typically if the end-user’s weight is near the capacity of a particular lift, we recommend moving to a higher capacity stairlift. Heavy duty lifts come with wider seats to ensure a comfortable ride.
Will the stairlift still allow people to use stairs?
Yes, stairlifts usually only take up about 24” of space on the staircase, depending on the make and model. When not in use, the seat, arm rests, and footrest can be folded up to about 14” wide, creating more space on the stairs. Stairlifts also come with a remote control that can be used to send the chair to the top or bottom of the stairs when not in use.
My staircase is complicated – will a stair lift fit?
For the large majority of households, the answer is yes! There are two main types of stairlifts: straight rail and custom curved stairlifts. The straight rail variations are perfect for stairs that don’t have any turns, curves, or landings along the way. Custom curved stair lifts are custom fabricated to fit a specific staircase. The turn corners and wrap around walls. Typically, we come to your home to take photo-survey of the staircase using a special 3-D camera. The images are then sent to the manufacturer to fabricate your custom railing. This is more complex.
