Wheelchair Porch Lift

Wheelchair porch lifts, also known as vertical platform lifts, are widely used in conditions where wheelchair ramps will just take too much space. A porch lift is space efficient so it's suitable for residential areas and also commercial areas where the space around the porch is limited. Porch lifts can fit small spaces can be used in almost any residential and commercial areas. Below are some commonly asked questions about porch lifts :

Is it the same as an ordinary wheelchair lift?

Yes it is. A wheelchair porch lift is just like any other wheelchair lift. It is used by wheelchair and disability scooter users to move up and down thus removing the constraint of stairs and high thresholds and allowing wheelchair users full access to their own home (and any other building that install a lift). The porch lift got the name when the wheelchair lift is installed outdoor on the porch. If you put the same lift inside your home then it's a indoor wheelchair lift. It's as simple as that.

A guy want to sell me a used wheelchair porch lift but it look the same as an ordinary wheelchair lift. Is he lying to me?

Most likely no. Just like mentioned abot a wheelchair lift comes with lots of names. Scooter lift, handicap lift, mobility lift, wheelchair elevator and vertical platform lift are just a few of its popular commercial names.

Where can i find the parts for my old porch lift?

Contact your lift manufacturer. Reputable manufacturers would have stock the parts even if the model they produce is already discontinued.

Which porch lift should i buy for my home?

That depends on a lot of things. You better read the full guide here