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Got a stairlift you no longer need? Whether you’re clearing space after a home renovation, assisting a loved one with a move, or simply no longer need your stairlift, Central Mobility is here to help. We buy good quality, used straight stairlifts from trusted brands—and we’ll even remove it for free in most cases! ⚠️ […]
At Central Mobility, we pride ourselves on delivering exceptional service and keeping our customers moving. Recently, We received a call from a customer we hadn’t heard from in a while. They reported a worrying crunching and grating noise coming from his stairlift. Recognising the urgency, We arranged a visit to inspect the issue. Upon inspection, […]
If you are considering a Bridgwater rental stairlift then look no further. We have a South West division and our engineer is based in Bridgwater. Steve is a very knowledgeable and friendly guy and knows the South West area like the back of his hand. Getting A Bridgwater Rental Stairlift To have a Bridgwater rental […]
Today we received a call for a stairlift repair in Exeter. As we had a stairlift service to do first in Exmouth this worked out nicely. It was on an old Acorn Superglide 120 straight stairlift which was showing an ‘E’ error code. This was the Acorn fault code for a brake issue. Acorn Brake […]
A common thing we see on a daily basis are sun damaged and faded plastic covers on stairlifts. When a stairlift is parked at the bottom of the stairs it is usually in front of a front door where the sun beams through. Unfortunately the plastic covers used aren’t UV protected so this results in […]
The Bison Bede Compact was one of the first stairlifts to use a compehensive set of diagnostic fault codes. Instead of just informing the user or engineer of an activated safety edge or stop circuit, this stairlift could also diagnose earth faults and pcb errors.The Bison Bede Compact stairlift was fed power via an umbilical […]
Today we received a call from a lady in Bristol with a Brooks stairlift who was stuck upstairs. She needed a stairlift repair in Bristol from one of our experienced Bristol stairlift engineers. From what she described it sounded like another set of Bristol stairlift batteries were needed. We arranged to call round as soon […]
Stairlift Rental Northampton. Today has been a busy day full of Northampton Stairlifts. We started the day fitting a rental stairlift in Kettering. This was a straight set of stairs so we fitted a new style Acorn 130 Superglide. The customer had a socket fitted at the bottom of the stairs the day before. This […]
Today we were asked to carry out a Somerset stairlift service. The straight stairlift was originally fitted by another company but the customer was unhappy with their service. We will happily attend to stairlifts installed by others but we just can’t guarantee any work carried out before we look at them. Stairlift Repair In Somerset. […]
Leicester Stairlift Rental. In Leicester today fitting a straight stairlift to rent for a lovely family. They have an elderly relative coming to stay for Xmas who can’t manage the stairs. We installed an Acorn straight stairlift which was perfect for the job. Acorn Stairlift Rental. The Acorn starlift is slimline with dual controls and […]
Today I went to a Brooks straight stairlift in a lovely old Victorian house to carry out a Leamington Spa stairlift repair. The lady had recently had a new wooden floor fitted and needed the stairlift rail raising off the floor to allow for the different thickness. Once i started to undo the stair brackets […]
Today we fitted a straight stairlift rental in Tamworth West Midlands. The installation required a hinged rail at the bottom due to a doorway at the bottom. We fitted an Acorn 130 straight stairlift with two remote controls for a lady who fell ill whilst away on holiday. The rental installation was straight forwards and […]
Handicare Stairlift Fault Codes are provided on all Handicare stairlifts. Whether you have a Handicare 950 Simplicity straight stairlift, a Handicare 950 Simplicity Plus straight stairlift, a Handicare 1000 straight stairlift or a Handicare 2000 curved stairlift, they are all now equipped with an extensive list of diagnostic fault codes. These Handicare stairlift fault codes […]
Today we were fitting a stairlift rental in Rugby. The straight stairlift was being installed for a lady who had gone to live with her two daughters. She was finding the stairs more and more difficult and our stairlift rental scheme appealed to them. The straight Acorn stairlift was fitted in less than two hours […]
What Makes A Stairlift Engineer? If you have ever tried to find a stairlift engineer then you will probably already know that it’s not as easy as it seems. Many companies employ engineers that are sent out to work on the wide range of stairlifts. Some of these engineers are very good and chances are […]
One of the most popular Stairlift services we carry out is Stairlift service and maintenance in Leicester. We have been servicing and maintaining Stairlifts in Leicester for many years now and yet it is still a Stairlift service that is over looked. What does Stairlift service and maintenance in Leicester involve We tell all of […]
Stairlift Service & Stairlift Maintenance Stairlift service and stairlift maintenance is an important part of owning a Stairlift. Just like anything mechanical, the oily parts all need checking and lubricating on a regular basis. This is the same for both Straight Stairlifts and Curved Stairlifts, whether they are new, reconditioned or rental. When should a […]
How To Make Your Home More Accessible We all want to feel comfortable in our homes, but as we get older, it can start to become more difficult to get around. However, there are many ways that you can redesign your home so that you still have access to all parts of it. All it […]
What are the Stairlift fault codes used for? The Acorn and Brooks straight stairlift displays a series of Stairlift fault codes. These fault codes are for diagnostic purposes. They help the user or stairlift engineer quickly identify the current status or potential problem. This is especially useful when trying to explain over the phone to […]
We regularly get enquiries for Hinckley Stairlifts as it’s local to us. We received a call this week from a lady looking for a Stairlift in Hinckley but wasn’t sure which would be more suitable. I popped out to see her and after explaining how to measure stairs I did a quick stair survey. Having […]
One of the first things you will need to know when looking for a Stairlift is how much do Stairlifts cost? Stairlift prices depend on many contributing factors such as do you need a straight stairlift or a curved stairlift? Are you looking to buy a new stairlift, a reconditioned stairlift or rent a straight stairlift? […]
Straight Stairlift repair in Leicester Today we have been busy looking after Leicester Stairlifts. We went to see a lovely old lady in Earl Shilton Leicester. She had owned her current Acorn straight stairlift for the last five years. It had been maintained and serviced regularly by Acorn Stairlifts. Last month it came to the […]
Stairlift Removal Today we did a Stairlift removal on an Acorn straight Stairlift from an upstairs flat in Coventry, Warwickshire. I was contacted by a family member who informed me that it was no longer needed. He found our website which lists removals as just one of the Stairlift services that we provide. Normally we buy […]
Reconditioned Stannah Curved Stairlift Installation We have a straight stairlift customer here in Leicester. They had a Stannah 420 straight Stairlift with a double swivel seat. This was installed previously by another company, some years ago. It was before we were contacted about doing a stairlift service and carrying out any future stairlift maintenance on it. Recently the […]
Powerdrive Liberator Repair There was a call out today to a Powerdrive Liberator repair in Stratford-upon-Avon. It was an old curved Stairlift and our Stairlift engineer had been out to it previously. We fitted new batteries as it had not been used for some time and left switched off. Once they were fitted it was […]
Straight Stairlifts to Rent Straight stairlifts to rent are one of our most popular stairlift services. Where there is a standard straight staircase we can fully install one of our modern straight rental stairlifts. These are on a no fixed length of term contract and are billed by the month as you use them. After the […]
Bison Bede Compact The Bison Bede Compact straight stairlift was a very popular stairlift around 2003. It remained there for many years until Bison Bede were bought out by Acorn Stairlifts and consequently closed down. This straight stairlift model was extremely robust with a large comfortable padded seat and a wealth of optional extras to […]
