Emergency evacuation chairs are an excellent way to help a person with mobility impairment traverse stairs quickly and safely in case of emergency. But costs can vary wildly, and the price tag doesn’t always indicate the quality of the evacuation chair.
To help you find the best chair for your needs and budget, let’s unpack factors affecting the price of emergency evacuation chairs. First we’ll look at general factors, before sharing key differences between two of our own models.
When you’re weighing up your options for evacuation chairs, make sure you’re comparing similar products. Here are key factors that influence the prices attached to evacuation chair makes and models:
Before shortlisting evacuation chairs, we recommend you draw up a list of your own needs. Here are some questions that can help you zero in on what you’re looking for.
This will help you create a shortlist — and determine whether any of the evacuation chairs are over- or underpriced.
Let’s compare the Mobile Stairlift EZ Evacuation Chair and the EZ Lite Evacuation Chair to see how a different intended use, weight load and more can influence price.
Here’s a table of the key characteristics of each model for easy reading:
EZ Evacuation Chair | Evac Chair EZ Lite | |
Intended Use | A durable chair for regular use by emergency personnel. | An efficient, safe evacuation chair primarily for home use. |
Frame | Aluminum | Aluminum |
Unit Weight | 39lbs | 22lbs |
FDA Approved | Yes | Yes |
Limited Lifetime Warranty | Yes | Yes |
Portable and Foldable | Yes | Yes |
Maximum Weight Load | 400lbs | 350lbs |
Price | $999 | $599 |
As you can see, both evacuation chairs are FDA approved, accompanied by warranty, and are made of the same materials. While both can be used at home and by emergency personnel, the EZ Evacuation Chair is designed to withstand a little more wear and tear, and to carry more weight. This makes it the preferred choice for EMTs and other medical professionals. The difference in intended use case influences design, build, and cost of manufacture — raising the price.
For related information on evacuation chairs read our Ultimate Guide To Emergency Evacuation Chairs.
Whether you’re a home user or someone needing to kit out an entire first response team, there will be an emergency evacuation chair that’s built to suit your needs — at a fair price.
At Mobile stairlift, we’ve taken the time to understand the different needs of home users and emergency personnel. That’s why we’ve created two FDA-approved evacuation chairs that serve their intended purpose, without compromising on the safety of the patient or the transporter. Find out more about our EZ Evacuation Chair and EZ Lite Evacuation Chair.