Michigan's two stairlift rules

• The lift must be approved in Michigan. Only a limited number of stairlifts meet Michigan's safety standards and are approved for residential and commercial installation.
• A qualified installer must install it. That means a manufacturer-trained and certified technician or an elevator journeyman/contractor.

Stairlifts aren't all built to the same standard, and rules differ from state to state. Confirm that a lift is approved in Michigan before you buy, and buy from an approved dealer for that brand who operates in Michigan.

Found a great deal online?

It depends on whether the retailer installs in your area.

• If they do, pay for their trained, certified technician to install it. Most manufacturers require professional installation.
• If they don't, a non-certified installer can put your warranty and your safety at risk.

Who will service it?

Having an uncertified technician install or work on your stairlift may void its warranty. Before you buy, know who will service the lift if something goes wrong.

Thinking about a used stairlift?

• Many stairlifts are built for the left or right side of the stairs and can't be switched. Does it match your stairway?
• Was it installed on a shorter staircase than yours? Many manufacturers don't let dealers sell parts to the public, and replacement parts cost far more than original ones.
• Have you seen it run, or has it been in storage?
• How old is it? Manufacturers don't have to keep parts available more than 7 years after a model run ends.
• Is the weight capacity right for you?
• Is it "refurbished"? To our knowledge, no manufacturer trains anyone to refurbish used stairlifts, so ask what standard was used.

Add up the real cost before you buy used: research time, shipping, labor to remove and reinstall, and parts. Once you do, a new lift with a full warranty often costs about the same, and sometimes less.

Working with EZ Able®

We sell and install stairlifts throughout Michigan's Lower Peninsula from our Traverse City and Kentwood locations. The Bruno Elan starts at $5,495 and the Bruno Elite starts at $7,745. Curved stairlifts are priced after a site survey. We start with a quote, then a site survey. Request stairlift pricing or find your area on our Michigan stairlift page.

Common questions

Do stairlifts in Michigan have to be state-approved?

Yes. Stairlifts installed in Michigan must be an approved model that meets Michigan's safety standards.

Who can install a stairlift in Michigan?

A manufacturer-trained and certified technician or an elevator journeyman/contractor.

Is a used stairlift worth it?

Often not. Once you add shipping, removal, reinstallation and parts, a new lift with a full warranty can cost about the same or less.

Can I install a stairlift myself?

Most quality manufacturers don't allow it, and a self-install can put your warranty and safety at risk.

Related help

• Stairlifts in Michigan
• Northern Michigan stairlifts
• Western Michigan stairlifts
• Does EZ Able buy or sell used stairlifts?
• How much does a stairlift cost?
• How to choose a stairlift in Northern Michigan