Northcoast Mobility

03/24/2025

A stairlift myth. I see ads all the time that say “has battery backup”. That is simply not true. With a couple of very dated exceptions mostly for commercial applications, stairlifts run on batteries all the time. The batteries are not for backup, they are the source of power. If you unplug it from the wall, it will still operate. If you have a power outage, it will still operate. For a while. When the batteries go dead, it quits. If your power is restored or you plug it back in, it still runs on the batteries. If the batteries go dead, it quits whether it is plugged in and you have power or not. What you plug in is just for the battery charger, it does not power the stairlift. You should never unplug your stairlift. Even if you are going to be away for a few days, leave it plugged in so that it remains fully charged.

02/23/2025

I see all these ads on Facebook about stairlifts. I saw one reply from a lady proudly exclaiming that she got a new straight stairlift, including installation, for $8,000.00. It saddens me me that so many people, especially our elderly, are simply being preyed on by some dealers in this business. One company claims that they bought their own stairlift company and they are the best. In fact, they negotiated with a manufacturer to change the color of the seat and brand it as their own and are charging at least double the price. I sell the Bruno brand. A veteran owned company and made in the USA. Do your homework. Bruno is typically rated the number one stairlift on the market. I sell the Bruno Elan, rated for 300 lbs, straight stairlift, for $3495.00 installed. You can’t buy a better stairlift period. The company that i mentioned above not only greatly overprices their unit but claims other brands such as Bruno and all others are belt and chain drive. I don’t know of any modern stairlift of any brand that is belt or chain drive. The Bruno stairlift does not use a belt or chain in any way. Please, if you live in NE Ohio,give me a call for a free and hassle free quote. No pressure and no nonsense. If a straight stairlift that will handle up to 300 lbs is all you need, the price is 3495.00. That is up to about 14 steps. If you need one longer, it will be about $300.00 more. A fold up rail at the bottom is an additional 750.00 for a manual fold or 1250.00 for automatic fold. Higher weight capacities are available. Prices for those or for outdoor units are available on my website. No reason that you should have to give your name, telephone number, and address just to get a price. HTTP://www.northcoastmobility.com

11/18/2024

A great group helping our Veterans.

Veteran Housing Solutions (fka RIDE WITH VALOR) would like to thank Northcoast Mobility for the quick response. The stairlift they installed will greatly reduce the likelihood of this US Navy Veteran falling again. Your timely support is essential in helping us provide a safer living environment for our Veterans. We deeply appreciate your dedication and commitment to improving the lives of those who have served our country.

Additionally, we extend our heartfelt gratitude to the generous VHS donors who provided the necessary funds. Your financial support makes these vital safety modifications possible. Together, your contributions are making a significant difference in the lives of our Veterans.

11/06/2024

Bruno Elite Curved installed today in Shaker Heights, OH. Great stairlift. Very happy customer.

09/24/2024

$3495.00 including installation. That is the most you should pay for a typical straight stairlift in NE Ohio. Most companies refuse to give you a price without coming to you house. The reason is that they want to use high pressure sales tactics and talk you into purchasing immediately, before you can check their price. Some will claim that they have a coupon only good through today that will save you a couple hundred dollars. I don’t play those games. Do your research before purchasing. The Bruno Elan stairlift is the number one rated stairlift in America. Search the internet for stairlift reviews to confirm that. Made in America, Wisconsin to be exact, you cannot buy a better stairlift. A standard straight staircase with no turns or landings for a person up to 300 lbs., will cost you $3495.00 including installation. No tax with a doctor’s prescription. If you have a side door or narrow hallway at the bottom that requires a rail that folds up then a manual folding rail is $750.00 extra and an automatic folding rail is $1250.00 extra. My customers have shown me quotes from other companies lately between $7500 and $13,000 for these same configurations. One customer was told that Bruno and other brands were belt, cable, and chain drive. Totally false information. I don’t know of a single brand now days that sells a belt or cable or chain drive driven stairlift. We don’t play games, subject you to high pressure sales tactics, or try to sell you absolutely unnecessary yearly service contracts. We also have other models if you need increased weight capacity or need a curved lift to go around landings and etc. If you live anywhere near the Cleveland and surrounding area including Lorain, Elyria, Norwalk, Sandusky, Akron, or other nearby areas, call and let us show you the Northcoast difference.