Bruno Stair Lifts
Bruno stairlifts are manufactured by Bruno Independent Living Aids, a large company which specializes in mobility aid equipment. Their products have a reputation for durability and high quality, and are some of the best-selling stairlifts in the world.
About Bruno
Bruno Independent Living Aids was founded by Michael and Beverly Bruno with a goal to provide high-quality mobility aids to those with movement difficulties. The company is currently based in Oconomowoc, WI and has several plants and hundreds of employees. Bruno has strong ties with the automotive manufacturing industry due to its award-winning vehicle lifts, and Bruno stairlifts are compared with the best in the international mobility products arena.
Safety and Comfort Features
Bruno stairlifts are, compared with their competitors, very sturdily-made, and their ISO 9001 manufacturing certification ensures that these products are very safe. The company offers three models for straight and curved stairs and a fourth for outdoor use. The wide seats have multiple height adjusters that flip up, to permit more room for people to pass on the stair, and swivel for easy entry and exit. The motor is direct-drive rack-and-pinion, which means no belts, ensuring smoother operation. The power source is a 24-volt total battery back, which can be charged from an outlet, and operates even in power outages. The tracks, which are steel and very heavy, are covered and barely noticeably.
Individual Models
The individual models of Bruno stairlifts have different weight capacities: the Electra-ride supports 275 pounds, the Electra-Ride II up to 350 pounds, and the Elite up to 400 pounds. The Elite also has a visual diagnostics panel and a more luxuriously-padded, more elegant-looking upholstered chair. The Outdoor Elite model can support up to 400 pounds and is certified weather-resistant, with an outdoor powder-coat paint job, marine vinyl upholstery, and a visual diagnostics panel. For curved stairs, the Electra-Ride III will handle up to 400 pounds of weight, and has the visual diagnostics panel. The Electra-Ride II and III have multiple upholstery type and color selections, larger footrests and seat sizes, power folding footrests, and flip-up rails.
Bruno Stair Lifts User Reviews
Reviews of Bruno stairlifts indicate that this company’s products are, although on the expensive side, worth it in the eyes of purchasers. To avoid misunderstandings about what is and isn’t covered under warranty, customers should read that information carefully and discuss any issues with the Bruno customer service department. Installation normally requires at least two technicians, to handle the heavy rail apparatus and ensure it is done correctly. Reviews by service personnel show that they dislike installation because of the weight issue, but find servicing of Bruno stairlifts to be simple, normally requiring only normal yearly maintenance. These lifts can routinely be re-sold in basically mint condition, and retain their value very well.
Bruno stairlifts can be purchased directly from the manufacturer via phone or online, or through medical and mobility service companies. To order more information, get a consultation or price quote, or give feedback on the company’s products, visit their website at www.bruno.com/stairlifts-home.html.