Rise of the Dual Motor Riser Recliner

Whilst riser recliner chairs are nothing new, many people ask themselves what are the benefits of a dual motor riser recliner as opposed to a single motor model? 

Naturally, we all want to get the best value when buying this highly functional furniture and ensure that we are getting the features that can make the most difference to our comfort, safety and peace of mind. 

In actual fact, the number of motors in a riser recliner only makes up a relatively small difference to the overall comfort and adjustment options, hence the reason why the vast majority of riser recliner chairs are of the single motor variety.

The reason for this comes mainly from technical and functional innovations, far better mechanical components and state of the art design and manufacturing - it means that today’s models offer far more capabilities than their predecessors ever could.

The main riser recliner features of actually raising the chair to a more accessible height and position can easily be achieved by a single motor riser recliner, but the addition of another motor simply adds some useful additional refinements to position and support over and above a single motor model.   

Dual motor riser recliners are therefore a desired option for those who feel these additional position or comfort options are appropriate to their individual lifestyles.

For example, some riser recliner chair users will spend much longer in their chair than others, this may be for medical or mobility issues but it means that they are sat in their chair for longer periods in each day.

This would naturally mean that comfort levels are a priority to ensure good pressure management with options to change elements of support within the chair cushions and frame positions.

It also means there are a greater range of options for the chair’s use for a wider range of activities from the chair. Often users will use the chair for anything from an afternoon snooze, to eating snacks, socialising or undertaking hobbies or interests.

The dual motor configuration of the riser recliner chair means that these daily activities can be achieved in ultimate comfort and with precision postural and weight load support. 

This can greatly aid personal independence, dignity and comfort, even when the user is in the chair for longer periods of time. 

In the professional setting, dual motor riser recliners are a popular choice as they allow healthcare and medical professionals to undertake some procedures and care functions without having to transfer the patient to another chair or bed. 

The adjustment features of the dual motor riser recliner give more positional options to assist procedures.

This in turn, can save carer time on busy wards or in care home seating areas as some consultations and procedures can be done from the riser recliner chair after any necessary adjustments.  

It probably goes without saying, that the quality, padding and comfort of the cushions and upholstery on modern dual motor riser recliners has greatly improved over recent years, again mainly from better understanding of ergonomics and technical advances in materials.

This is another factor that complements the comfort options of the dual motor riser recliner, making today’s models far more comfortable than their counterparts from the nineties and early noughties.

These material advances also make the modern dual motor riser recliner easier to clean and maintain for hygienic and infection control regimes. All models now feature easily wipeable surfaces that mean cleanliness and daily hygiene are easy and intuitive. 

In summary, dual motor riser recliners are a great option for you if you are looking for optimal levels of comfort, support and adjustability for periods of longer use, or if you are using the chair for a variety of seated activities that may require adjustments or positional fine-tuning.

The number of motors can increase these positional options, but many people find that a modern single motor riser recliner is also perfectly adequate for their daily needs of comfort, support and safety.  

There are, of course, many differences in features and benefits between models and manufacturers of dual motor riser recliners, as each will have different configurations and components, so it’s always worth comparing the actual models of interest for specific functions that are important for your own individual needs.

If you are interested in exploring Mobility Smart’s extensive range of dual motor riser recliners, please feel free to take a look at our full range here