You could positively impact your ability to move freely throughout your home with the addition of a stairlift. Investing in your well-being is essential, something you will want to safeguard and protect. Taking care of your stairlift is relatively simple and can genuinely impact your ability to use your stairs safely. Routine care and annual maintenance are a few things you can to make sure your lift can do its job correctly. Acorn Stairlifts offers a few options for more extended warranties so you can get the aftercare you need when you need it most. Take a look at the things you can do to maintain your stairlift in tip-top shape.
Before Aftercare
Taking care of your stairlift can be done by doing the little things day today. How you use and take care of your lift can have an impact on longevity and usability. One of the essential parts of this is making sure only the intended user is using the lift. The stairlift should not be climbed on or played on; doing so could be hazardous to both the individual and your stairlift. Limit who you let use the lift if they do not need it, as it is an investment in yourself and you want to protect it.
Caring regularly for your stairlift can also be pretty impactful. When cleaning, pay extra attention to the rail and carriage portion of the lift. Have a loved one help you clear off any grime or dust that can get built up and cause potential damage.
Finally, keep a watchful eye on the performance of your stairlift. If you hear or see something, check the handy diagnostic display; if it shows any errors, you may review your stairlifts guidebook. Most minor errors you will be able to resolve yourself. These minor issues are essential to address as soon as possible to ensure there is no lasting damage so your lift can run reliably.
Aftercare Service
If the minor errors go beyond your ability to fix them or in the unlikely event something more extreme happens to your lift, there is a service professional to help you. Acorn Stairlifts has technicians on standby to help you out when you need it most. We have expert team members located all over the country to assist you with all things stairlifts. Service is one of our top priorities, no matter the issues with your lift, our technicians will find efficient and helpful solutions along with top-of-the-line service.
Annual Inspections
Annual inspections are also an essential part of ensuring your lift has lasting power and strength. Acorn Stairlifts are one of the world's leading stairlift brands; while breakdowns are unlikely, stairlifts are still machinery so that anything could happen. On the off chance something goes wrong with your lift; you can prevent it from happening with the help of annual inspections. Annually can receive preventative maintenance, necessary tune-ups, and much-needed fixes. You can do a large part of taking care of your stairlift by extending warranty coverage to receive your yearly inspection.
Managing the upkeep of your stairlift is not a difficult thing; it could end up saving you time and worry when it comes to the reliability of your stairlift. With these simple tips, you can take care of your stairlift all year round. For more information about how to maintain your stairlift, visit the Servicing and Aftercare page. If you haven't purchased a stairlift, visit the Contact Us page to arrange a time for a free no-obligation quote.
