Summit is the US manufacturer of stair lifts, or chair lifts based in Lake Winnebago, Missouri, who has recently been acquired by Harmar Mobility company, a Sarasota, Florida manufacturer of inside and outside car lifts for mobility scooters and wheelchairs, ramps for mobility purposes, and platform lifts. Since the merger, Harmar Summit introduced new mobility products that position Harmar Summit straight in the mainstream of the residential elevators and chair lifts marketplace in the USA and elsewhere.

Harmar Summit Stair Lifts are an epitome of ruggedness, safe operation, and performance. When you are looking for such qualities in a stair lift, look no further than Harmar Summit chair lifts. Currently, the company's line of straight stair lift products includes four models: The Pinnacle indoor premium stair lift, the Summit AC or DC Powered stairlift, the Summit outdoor, and the Summit heavy duty stair lift.

All of the above models are built to last; they incorporate tough, rugged and most of all, well tested and inspected parts. The main differences between the models are in their usability, and their power source, AC or DC. Here is a brief Harmar Summit stair lifts review:

Harmar Pinnacle indoor premium stair lift

The Pinnacle is capable of climbing as much as 75 feet long stairs, which will be more than enough for most residences. Harmar Pinnacle is a DC-powered unit with a 350 lbs carrying capacity. It's slim line allows it to be folded up using just 11 in. of width. The track is stairs-mounted which allows for easy installation. The warranty of this unit is 1 year for the battery, 3 years for the components, and unlimited warranty for the gear rack. That in itself speaks volumes in the company confidence in ruggedness and resilience of the Pinnacle model.

Harmar Summit AC or DC stair lift

This unit is rated to 300 lbs. of carrying weight; Its cable is rated to 4200 lbs. in weight capacity. Usually, the cable drive will be a bit louder than the rack-and-pinion, which is a downside of this model. The choice between the AC and the DC model here comes down to how happy you are with the power supplied to your house. If you are frequently a victim of power outages, you will want to go with the battery-powered DC stair lift that constantly recharges itself at the end stations. In case of power failure, you will still have dozens of rides before the battery is depleted. If, however, you are confident in the stability of the power delivered to your house, the AC powered version has its benefits. There is no battery to maintain and replace, and the operation is just as safe, plus AC delivers a bit of the extra power punch. The maximum length of Harmar Summit is 20 feet. If your stairs are longer, you may need to look into the Harmar Pinnacle instead.

Harmar Summit MAX

This is an AC powered, 500 lbs. carrying capacity, bariatric stair lift. It is designed differently because for safety purposes, with a heavy-duty stairlift, due to heavy weight, one must ride facing down stairs. However, there is still a swivel chair available to swivel you by 180 degrees as you reach the top, and allows you an easy exit, and then entrance, at the top station. Harmar Summit MAX is an AC powered home elevator, with a 20 feet range. It requires a 15 Amp. current from the outlet.

Harmar Summit outdoors

Harmar Summit Outdoors is a weatherized version of the Harmar Summit AC stair lift. The main additional optional components are the anodized aluminum track that makes it corrosion proof for the all-weather conditions, and the seat, drive, and header covers that protect the unit against the rain, dust, and wind when not in use.