Have you ever had trouble getting out of chair? For some people, a simple act like standing up from a seated position is exhausting even to think about. They might have chronic back pain, arthritis, or even more serious diseases like Parkinson's or Lou Gehrig's (ALS). For anyone who has trouble with the transition from seated to standing or vice versa, electric lift chairs can provide the assistance they need to move on their own.
An electric lift chair looks pretty much like a normal chair, or usually like a comfortable recliner. But there's an important difference between the two. The electric lift chair rises up and forward on command, allowing a person to simply lean back and perch on the front edge of the seat. Then, the chair smoothly lowers back to the seated position. To get up, the user just presses the button again, and the chair rises back to the almost standing position, allowing the user to stand with minimum effort.
Electric lift chairs are available from several manufacturers. Some, like La-z-boy, are chair manufacturers who have added lift capabilities to their model line. Other chairs, like the Pride electric lift chairs manufactured by Pride Mobility Products Corporation, are from manufacturers of assistive devices who either focus exclusively on lift chairs or have added lift chairs to their product list.
Lift chairs come in a wide variety of styles and fabrics, allowing the user to match the chair to their existing home decor. It's even possible to find electric leather lift chairs, providing the ultimate in comfort, luxury and ease of care.
Today's electric lift chairs are quite reliable. If you decide to purchase a new electric lift chair for your home use, then it will probably come with a warranty of one to three years for parts and one year for labor. In the event you have problems with your chair after the warranty expires, you may be in the market for electric lift chair parts. It's difficult to tell how much you might save by fixing the chair yourself. Certainly it's not something you'd want to attempt unless you're absolutely sure you know what you're doing.
If you decide to go for a used model, then you may want to replace some of the electric lift chair parts. The chair will usually have one or two motors (or in rare instances, three). Other parts you might want to check out are the hand controls, gears and switches.
You should spend some time deciding where to put your new electric lift chair before it arrives at your home. You'll need to be sure that there's a electrical socket nearby. Leave enough room between the back of the chair and the wall for the chair to fully recline. Although the lift chair provides a lot of convenience in terms of helping the user stand up and sit down, it's not convenient to move at all. So make sure you get it set up in the right place the first time, or at least be sure about the location before the delivery guys leave.
Electric lift chairs can provide a boost or a let-down precisely when you need it