Lift Chair Pickup & Removal in Metro Detroit
A power lift chair looks like a recliner but often weighs well over a hundred pounds, thanks to the steel lift mechanism inside. If yours is no longer needed, send a few photos — if it qualifies, we'll handle getting it out of the house.
Lift chairs are judged on the fabric as much as the motor
With a hospital bed or a wheelchair, the frame and the motors do most of the talking. A lift chair is different. It's furniture, and the next person who uses it will be sitting in it for hours a day — so the condition of the upholstery decides a lot.
We're looking for chairs with no tears, worn-through spots, or stains on the seat and arms, and no lingering smoke or pet odor. A chair from a smoke-free, pet-free home with working lift and recline is the strongest candidate. Newer, quality chairs in that shape may even qualify for a cash offer.
We'd rather tell you up front than waste your afternoon: if a chair has been in a smoking home or around pets, it usually isn't something we can put back into service.
Quick function test
Plug the chair in and try each of these with the remote. Note what works in the form.
- • Recline back fully, then return upright
- • Lift forward to the standing position, then lower
- • Footrest extends and retracts
- • Any extras: heat, massage, power headrest, or lumbar
- • Backup battery, if the chair has one
If the remote is missing, mention it. Remotes can sometimes be replaced, but it affects what we can do with the chair.
Why families call us instead of hauling it
They're heavier than they look
The lift base is steel with a motor attached. Two people can strain to carry an assembled chair, and it doesn't sit well on a hand truck.
Curbside pickup is a gamble
Many trash haulers treat a lift chair as bulk or electronic waste, with extra rules or fees. A chair that still works deserves better than the curb.
We know how they come apart
On most models the back slides off the base once you release a pair of locking levers. If your chair is accepted, our team takes care of that and carries it out.
Send photos of the lift chair
Take a straight-on photo of the whole chair in good light, then close-ups of the seat cushion and both armrests — that's where wear shows first. Add the remote, the chair in the lifted position if it works, and the manufacturer tag (usually under the seat cushion or on the back of the chair).
Be sure to set the "Home environment" field. It's one of the first things we check.
Submitting doesn't commit you to anything, and it doesn't guarantee acceptance, pickup, or an offer.
Before pickup day
Whether it's a condo in Rochester Hills or a split-level in Shelby Township, a little prep helps the visit go smoothly.
- • Return the chair to the seated, upright position while it still has power, then unplug it.
- • Remove throws, cushions, and covers that aren't part of the chair.
- • Check between the cushions and under the seat for remotes, glasses, or anything personal.
- • Keep the remote and power supply with the chair.
- • Clear the path to the door, and move anything fragile out of the way.
If you were hoping to donate it
Everlift Mobility may accept qualifying used medical equipment at no cost to the owner. Some higher-value equipment may also qualify for a cash offer.
For a charitable donation, see our guide to donating medical equipment.
Please note: Everlift Mobility is a for-profit company, not a charitable organization. Equipment provided to Everlift is not a tax-deductible charitable donation.
Lift chair checklist
Everything we look at when reviewing a used lift chair, and what to photograph.
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Cash offers possible
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Cash offers possible- Brand and model (tag is usually under the seat cushion or on the back)
- Whether lift and recline both work
- Whether the home is smoke-free and pet-free
- Whether the remote is included
- Front view of the chair
- Seat cushion and armrests up close
- The remote
- The chair in the lifted position, if it works
- The manufacturer tag
- Upholstery — tears, wear, stains, or odor
- Pet and smoke exposure
- Lift and recline functions
- Remote and power supply present
Newer, quality lift chairs from smoke-free, pet-free homes may qualify for a cash offer. Upholstery condition matters more here than almost anywhere else.
Lift Chairs pickup details →Items we generally can't accept
Everything we take has to be safely cleaned and put back into service, so we generally can't accept:
- • Equipment with bodily fluid contamination
- • Mold
- • Bed bugs or other pest exposure
- • Severe rust
- • Broken frames
- • Unsafe electrical equipment
- • Cut or frayed power cords
- • Missing critical parts
- • Severely damaged upholstery
- • Open sterile supplies
- • Used disposable medical supplies
- • Prescription medications
- • Oxygen tanks (unless specifically approved)
- • Equipment that can't be safely refurbished
Lift chair pickup FAQ
Do you take lift chairs?
Yes, case by case. Lift chairs are upholstered, so condition, odor, and pet or smoke exposure matter a lot. Newer chairs from smoke-free homes with working lift and recline are the most likely to be accepted.
Why does smoke or pet exposure matter so much for lift chairs?
A lift chair is upholstered furniture that someone sits in all day. Smoke odor and pet hair or dander work deep into the foam and fabric, and they can't be reliably removed. Because the next person to use the chair may have allergies or breathing problems, chairs from smoking or pet homes usually aren't a fit.
The lift motor stopped working. Will you still take it?
Possibly. Sometimes the problem is the remote, the power supply, or a loose connection rather than the motor itself. Tell us what happens when you press the buttons — nothing, a click, or a hum — and send a photo of the remote and power cord.
Can you get a lift chair out of a tight room?
Most lift chairs have a back that lifts off the base, which makes them lighter and easier to get through a doorway. We handle that ourselves. Let us know if there are stairs or narrow turns on the way out.
Can you remove equipment from a basement?
Often, yes. Tell us where the equipment is and whether stairs are involved. Very heavy items on stairs may affect whether we can accept them, so photos of the path out are helpful.
What happens to equipment after pickup?
Accepted equipment is inspected, cleaned, and refurbished or repaired as needed. From there it may be rented to local patients, resold, used for parts, or recycled — whatever puts it back into service safely.
Is equipment given to Everlift tax deductible?
No. Equipment provided to Everlift should not be treated as a tax-deductible charitable donation. If a tax deduction matters to you, give the equipment to a qualified charitable organization instead.
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