Rating: 8.7 / 10 (Excellent)
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Bruno is an ISO certified manufacturer of mobility devices that offers independent lifestyle solutions to people with disabilities or limited mobility. The company's patented swivel technology is featured in lifts for vehicles, stairlifts, vertical platform lifts, and scooters. Founded and family owned since 1984, Bruno has won multiple awards for its devices, all made in the USA, that are also available internationally.

How is Bruno rated?

Breakdown

4.0/5
Cost and Maintenance
4.5/5
Features and Customization
4.5/5
Warranty
4.5/5
Customer Service

Overall Rating: 4.4 / 5 (Excellent)

Bruno has a wide range of stairlifts to assure that regardless of their budget, customers can safely move about their homes. Dealers provide professional assistance and a free, in-home consultation to help customers find the best stairlift to match their needs. With lifts that have up to a 400 lb. capacity, a comprehensive warranty, and available service and support, customers are bound to find the perfect stairlift for their home.

Bruno Lifts

Features and Customization - 4.5 / 5

Bruno offers a wide range of stairlifts that can help seniors regain their independence. The company provides options for straight, curved, and outdoor stairways with features such as a power folding footrests and offset swivel seats. Bruno also offers batteries for dependable performance in case of a power outage. Elan Straight is Bruno’s most popular indoor model and perhaps the most affordable one. The company also offers more sophisticated models like the Elite Indoor Straight and Curved and the Elite Outdoor Straight and Outdoor Curved.

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Lift Types
Curved
Straight
Children's
Standing
Outdoor
Commercial
Track Type
Slide Track
Hinge Track
Lift Capacity
400 lb.

Features

Features
Padded Seat and Backrest
Adjustable Seat Height
Push-Button Controls
Battery
AC
Armrest
Swivel Seat
Upholstery Color Choice
Foldable Chair
Made in USA
Call/Send Button
Safety Features
Battery Backups
Obstacle Sensors
Braking system
Seatbelt
Body Harness
Switch Controls

Additional Services

  • Professional Installation
  • Removal
  • Maintenance

Bruno Contract & Plan Details

Warranty - 4.5 / 5

Bruno’s mobility equipment is available not only in the United States and Canada but also in Europe and South America through a partnership with Autoadapt and Homeadapt. The company’s patented vertical rail design saves space and stairlifts are built to meet customers’ needs and home specifications. Moreover, financing is available through many local Bruno dealers.

How to Buy

Contract Type
New
Financing Options Available

Warranty Fine Print

Bruno Stairlifts includes one of the most comprehensive warranties in the industry. Bruno offers a 2-year limited warranty on all parts and a 5-year warranty on all major components (rails, motor, and gearbox). Some Bruno dealers also offer extended warranties.

Bruno Customer Service & Reputation

Customer Service - 4.5 / 5

Bruno's long history of providing mobility solutions has positioned the company as a leader in the stairlift industry. All products are made in the USA and follow strict quality guidelines to ensure all the equipment is ISO compliant. The company works with a network of dealers that provide free in-home inspections and a customer service support team that can answer any questions customers may have.

Support

Company Type
Dealer Network
Help & Support
Phone
Email
FAQs

Reputation

BBB Rating
A+
Trust Pilot Rating
9.6 out of 10
Date Collected
2018-04-12

Certifications

  • ISO 14001 (Environmental)
  • ISO 9001 (Quality)
  • Intertek (ETL)

Company Profile

Full Name
Bruno Stairlifts
Company Website
Headquarters
1780 Executive Dr, Oconomowoc, WI, 53066

Top Rated
Our Partner

  • Available in select locations
  • With 2,296 locations, Home Depot is the largest home improvement retailer in the US
  • Compact, ergonomically designed stairlifts come with several safety measures
  • Stairlifts provided by National Seating & Mobility
  • Four types of stairlift models, two straight and two curved
  • Installers are local, licensed and insured, and the company background checks everyone
  • Free staircase consultation (virtual or in-person)

Latest Bruno Reviews

phil

11/10/2024
We purchased 2 Bruno stairlifts back in September of 2024. Overall, it's a very effective system. We have a safety concern that we believe needs to be addressed, we had the distributor that sold and installed the product out, and they agreed there was an issue, but at that point, they said they were not able to correct the problem. We've called the company and left numerous messages, yet no callback. Based on the lack of response we also have written the Better Business Bureau hoping that they will be able to get some type of response back from Bruno, but no response via this method either. You would think a company would take safety concerns very seriously, but Bruno does not! What I... Read More


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Andrew M

10/11/2024
101 Mobility installed the Bruno CRE-2110 in my home on 6/2020 for a disable person from stroke. It stopped working (error code F2, L2) on 12/2022. Paid them $295 to fix it. Now (10/10/2024) it just stopped working again with the same error code. It just stopped in the middle of going up stairs. This is a life and death for a disable person. Just called them again. Really frustrated. Please don't ever buy Bruno.


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Pamela T

5/28/2024
Purchased an outside stairlift just over 2,years ago. The unit now doesn’t work! Internal metal supports failed. It’s been 5 months and it’s still not working. Can’t call anyone in charge at the company, only customer service via email. Bruno is a disgrace, I thought a US made product and customer service would be better than this. Don’t buy this product.


pakettle629

4/12/2024
Bruno Elite is descending at a scary, noisy fast rate when carrying my 340 lbs. With other lighter weights, it is not a problem coming down at a normal speed. What’s the problem?


sfairbank1

1/31/2023
I've spent thousands of dollars keeping my 'Bruno elite curved' stairlift running in the 6 years I've had it. Do I have a lemon or is this common? my motor is bad, the brushes were replaced, the charger went bad, the wheels went bad causing the whole wheel assembly to be replaced, etc...


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Charles B

5/7/2022
A few months back the VA had one installed in my home. It has been nothing but a headache. Makes Noise when going up and down. Leaving a black stain on my NEW carpeting, and on the rails. Every time person comes out to look at it , he says will be here next week, and next week never arrives Last time he said the rollers were bad, then what is the black spots that when you touch feels like oil. I feel i have been to easy, so now he was supposed to bring repair man last week, no one showed as always. My new Carpeting is Ruined, and my neighbors ask , what is that black stain on your stairs I feel like I have no choice but to file a clam with the VA. Is this the way this company teats... Read More


hdirtball

2/22/2022
We have two Bruno Stairlifts, both installed by MITS of Waynesboro, VA. Both have operated without major problems. When we have needed a minor adjustment to a switch or sensor, MITS has come the same day or no later than the next business day and quickly made any minor adjustment. We picked Bruno because of it's high rating, and we picket MITS because they are a local company. Beware sellers who seem to be in your area but are really scores or even hundreds of miles away Try getting same day service from them. (And MITS has never charged us for these minor service calls, or for lubricating the track periodically.)


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Gwenn S

11/9/2019
Beware! I’ve been waiting for 2 months to have my chair lift completed. Part of the lift was improperly manufactured and had to be returned. I’m still waiting!


mollyanne0310

6/26/2019
Horrible! Had stairlift installed last year, then the Dealer I bought it from lost their Dealer designation because "they didn't sell enough stairlifts per year". WHAT! So 6 months after it was installed they were not even allowed to complete WARRANTY WORK! Called Bruno, they said HME is the ONLY DEALER NEAR ME, which is 150 km away. Would be a $300 service call, then they called back and said sorry we only service equipment we installed. Now I am stuck with a stairlift I can't use, that is supposed to be warrantied. POOR BUSINESS and TERRIBLE CUSTOMER SERVICE.


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Bill R

3/18/2019
Purchased a Bruno Elan, and it is really a lifesaver. Use it all the time . So much easier to get up and down the basement stairs. It's very smooth and quiet. Simply love it, and so does my wife.


Ginger S

2/28/2019
Bruno does not stand by their customers vs their dealers. I had a horrible experience with a dealer and five years later I need a part and have to go out of my area in order to not have to deal with this dealer. A simple part should be able to be ordered from the company itself. The chair was improperly installed and I have spent the last 5 years balancing on a narrow step at the top of the stairs in order to sit in the chair. Only a few inches above this narrow step was a landing where I should have been able to get out of the chair. When I called the dealer a few days after the installation, he wanted to charge several hundred dollars to come out and look at the problem. I didn't... Read More


William R

2/2/2019
Had an Elan stairlift installed in 2 hours. It is so smooth and quiet compared to other stairlifts. Makes going up and down the stairs a piece of cake. I would recommend this stairlift to anybody in need. I just love it . makes it easy to bring items up and down from the basement Kudos to the Bruno Company.


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Lilian L

6/23/2018
I am a widow with a very limited income, so putting out $8,000 for ability to stay in my home is a big deal for me. I have been totally disappointed with this product. I purchased 2 chair lifts for my home less than one year ago. It took 7 attempts to get them installed and operational, and I have had to call for repair already, NOW, the slow speed has become an issue. It actually takes 52.2 seconds to descend 13 stairs. The service is completely lacking and they do not listen when I tell them my concerns. I would not recommend this product to anyone.


Paul W

3/28/2018
Parts other than minor things and batteries are very difficult to obtain. Dealers won't step over territory lines and parts are only available thru them. Our nearest dealer is 4 hours away. Since they didn't install the lift, they won't help with parts or information. Very standoffish, even arrogant.


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George K

2/27/2018
We had a Bruno stair lift installed a little over a year ago by a Bruno dealer. Overall, a good product. However, before you purchase one, you may want to note that Bruno only has a 30 day labor guarantee, and labor charges and travel time after that can be very expensive.