AmeriGlide Stair Lifts

AmeriGlide Stairlifts Review

AmeriGlide provides many products to help people move around every room of their homes including elevators, stairlifts, dumbwaiters, bath lifts, pool lifts, ramps and more. With a focus on streamlining the manufacturing and installation process for these products, AmeriGlide has a reputation for fairly-priced, reliable stairlifts and other accessibility devices. If you or a loved one are finding it difficult to get around your house, AmeriGlide likely has a solution.

Two-thirds of seniors or 15 million people have trouble climbing stairs, and AmeriGlide is well known for their stairlifts with over 40,000 units sold. Designed for people who have difficulty navigating stairs, a stairlift is a chair on a rail that slides up or down a staircase so you can safely use the stairs. AmeriGlide has affordable designs for standard staircases and models for curved and outdoor staircases.

Stairlifts require you to have some level of mobility to sit in and get out of the chair, so AmeriGlide also sells a line of platform lifts and wheelchair lifts which are best for people who use a wheelchair or wouldn’t be able to sit in a chair without assistance.

AmeriGlide Stairlift Costs and Financing

AmeriGlide makes 14 models of straight stairlifts, five models of curved stairlifts and two outdoor models. Curved lifts can be customized to fit U- or L-shape staircases to accommodate 90-degree angles. Outdoor models come with a weatherproof coating to protect them against the elements. AmeriGlide stairlift cost depends on the type and features included with the model you choose.

• Straight Models: 14 models ranging in price from $1,349 to $3,195. You can connect two or more straight stair lift models to make an L-shape, 90-degree angle.
• Curved Models: 5 models ranging in price from $6,293 to $10,089. Curved models are more customizable and can be designed as one continuous rail to form L- or U-shaped designs.
• Outdoor Models: 2 models priced at $2,568 and $3,195. Outdoor models are coated with weatherproofing material to protect motors and other parts from the elements.

To help make their products affordable, AmeriGlide provides financing through FirstBank or PayPal Credit if the customer is at least 62 years old and owns their own home. Military veterans are often eligible for a VA home improvement loan or a housing adaptation grant, and many retirees are eligible for grants and loans to make both the outside and inside of their homes more accessible.

AmeriGlide Stairlift Warranties and Installation

Every new AmeriGlide stairlift has a two-year warranty on parts and a five-year warranty on the drive train. Reconditioned products have a one-year parts warranty and three years on the drive train. Used stairlifts sold on AmeriGlide’s website have a one-year warranty on parts.

Most AmeriGlide stairlifts are designed for the homeowner to install, even if they aren’t mechanically inclined. Usually, it takes two or three hours to complete an installation. If you’re unable to or uncomfortable with installing a stairlift on your own, you can hire an AmeriGlide contractor to do the work for around $500 to $600. Installations on steel, concrete, or tile cost a bit more.

How to Buy an AmeriGlide Stairlift

AmeriGlide sells a diverse selection of new and used stairlifts and mobility products on their website and has about 20 stores located around the U.S., mostly in the eastern states. You can speak with a sales or service representative seven days a week from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. EST. Each product on the website includes warranty information, return policy and product specifications. AmeriGlide accepts major credit cards, PayPal and e-checks as payment on the site.

AmeriGlide Stairlift Complaints

AmeriGlide gets a “B-” rating from the Better Business Bureau with an average of 10 to 11 complaints per year, with all but one resolved by the company. AmeriGlide made ConsumerAffairs list of the top stairlift companies and reader reviews rank the company at 2.8 out of 5 stars. ConsumerReviews.com gives AmeriGlide a 9.4 on a scale of 10. The majority of customer reviews on AmeriGlide’s website ranged between four and five stars.

The complaints we found mostly revolved around customer service not being responsive, sometimes taking months to resolve an issue. Other complaints mentioned the quality of the stair lift motor was underwhelming.

Source: AmeriGlide

AmeriGlide Stairlifts Q&A

• How much weight can an AmeriGlide stairlift carry?
  Standard AmeriGlide stairlifts have a capacity of 280 to 350 pounds, and the heavy-duty lifts can carry up to 500 pounds.

• Does an AmeriGlide stairlift need any maintenance?
  AmeriGlide stairlifts required almost no maintenance, which helps tremendously with affordability since there are no regular service appointments. Just place a little grease on the track twice a year.

• How much space will an AmeriGlide stairlift need to operate?
  When the chair is folded up, an AmeriGlide stairlift needs 14 inches of space. The track requires just under a foot of space on the stairs. For staircases over 36 inches wide, an AmeriGlide stairlift should not get in the way of those who use the stairs. If your staircase measures 36 inches or less, sit on a chair against a wall then measure the distance from the wall to your knee to see how much space will be needed and to determine if a stairlift will work without widening the staircase.

• What is AmeriGlide’s return policy?
  You can return some AmeriGlide mobility products, but not all. Dumbwaiters and vertical platform lifts are custom-made, so you can’t send these products back for a refund, and there is no return on walk-in tubs for sanitation reasons. Customers can return lift chairs, wheelchair lifts, and electric scooters within 10 days of receipt. Stairlifts are somewhat custom built but are usually returnable within five days of receipt. AmeriGlide charges various restocking fees and the buyer pays for return shipping costs for most products.

• How do I know I need an AmeriGlide stairlift?
  One in every ten seniors over 65 has severe issues with mobility, and that number becomes one in five by the age of 75. If you have suffered an injury that will leave you with a lack of movement in your hips or knees, or arthritis is causing you to dread using the stairs, it’s time to consider a stairlift. Over three million seniors each year are sent to the emergency room for a fall, and a number of those falls could have been avoided with the use of a mobility device like a stairlift. If you’re having trouble getting around or feel unsafe while using the stairs, AmeriGlide will help you to remain active in your home.

Conclusion

If it’s time to get some help navigating stairs, a stairlift from AmeriGlide is a good place to start looking. This company works with each customer to determine specific needs and will design a custom stairlift for curved staircases. We saw thousands of reviews from people who have used AmeriGlide to maintain an independent lifestyle with affordable prices, reliable quality and responsive customer service.