There are also lift chairs with extra added features such as massage options, heat control, and storage spaces for books or other reading materials all to ensure a great relaxing experience for the lift chair user. Design. Of course, the look is another vital consideration in searching for the right power lift chair. Prior to buying the equipment, you must first check on the available space in the room where it will be placed. When you do have a very limited space, get a lift chair that is designed not too eat too much of the empty space behind. The so called "wall hugger" chair move forward instead of back toward the wall whenever the sitter lounges. Also, the lift chair is perfect to be used by those who have just gone through knee or hip surgery, people who are bugged by severe arthritis, or those who are physically handicap. Since movement is very limited for these people, they have special needs. Exerting any effort no matter how little it is can be very challenging for them. The price of course depends on the seller as well as the brand and condition of the lift chair being offered. If it is someone whom you know who is selling a used chair, you can always try to negotiate. But if you don't know somebody who is willing to let go of a previously used chair, you can always go around shopping for the bargain pieces of medical equipment. Check out your lift chair's proof of purchase and find out whether there are provisions for troubleshooting problems. There is highly a warranty for the chair or at least for any of its parts which will entitle you to a free repair or even free replacement (you should never buy a lift chair without a warranty). Since lift chairs are going to be part of your furniture, you will want to make sure that the look blends well with the rest of your house. Take note that lift chairs are supposed to provide comfort which, in turn, is significantly influenced by visual activity. As they say, what you see is what you get.