Vertical wheelchair lifts are important both at home and in other buildings for people confined to wheelchairs. They are especially tailored means of moving between floors designed specifically for such people. When compared with other means of vertical movement such as elevators, vertical wheelchair lifts offer more benefits.

The first advantage vertical wheelchair lifts have over elevators is cost. They are less costly and easier to install and maintain. Also, they are simple in design and can be quickly installed. In fact, some buildings install them in place of traditional elevators.

The second reason is the ease of operation. Vertical wheelchair lifts are easier to use and offer better mobility. Unlike elevators, they are intuitive and can be used instantly. Furthermore, you can install them anywhere: at home, in the office etc. They take up less space too and some models are portable. The portable models, which are lightweight and compact, can be collapsed and moved through doorways to be set up somewhere else. This is especially useful when you are moving to a new house or in buildings without wheelchair access lifts. They can be installed immediately to let users gain access to all parts of the buildings.

Thirdly, vertical lifts are safe. They have security systems with sensors that see obstructions blocking the paths of the lifts and stop them. Their emergency brakes are effective in stopping the lifts from colliding with objects. They also have anti-skid floors to hold you as you ride in your wheelchair. Other safety measures on these lifts include constant pressure controls, safety belts and nuts and also, limit switches.

In addition, vertical lifts can be electric or hydraulic. When power fails, they continue to function through the back-up batteries and they can then be operated manually. You don't get stuck in them as you can with elevators.
Finally, even though vertical lifts are maintained less often, their repairs and maintenance can be done quicker than elevators and for a lot less.

Vertical wheelchair lifts are designed with the user in mind which is why they are easy to operate and use. To make sure your mobility is assured, portable lifts are made to come along with you. You don't have to buy a new one when you move and since they are affordable and easily installed, every building can quickly deploy one so that you can truly and conveniently go anywhere.