I really wanted to give this lift 5 stars, and while I couldn’t quite get there overall, there’s still a lot to appreciate. The concept and design of the Auxx-Lift are excellent — it reaches floor level in the attic, has no cage to work around, offers a higher weight capacity than competitors, and comes at a more affordable price point. Those features were exactly why I chose it after doing my research.
I’m not an experienced DIYer, so I initially looked for qualified installers near Chattanooga, TN. The only company I found handled the lift installation itself but not the structural or electrical prep work. I eventually hired a couple of local handymen who were willing to take it on even though it was their first time installing one. They got the opening cut, the lift assembled, and the electrical work prepped without much trouble, but dialing in the mechanical adjustments proved challenging — the instructions definitely leave room for improvement.
What made the difference was Auxx-Lift’s customer support. My wife reached a technician named Scott, and he spent about 45 minutes on the phone walking the installers through the final adjustments. Thanks to his expertise, everything came together. Without his help, I’m not sure we would’ve gotten it working correctly, so a big thank you to him.
During testing, we did notice the motors heat up quickly and temporarily shut down, which other reviewers have mentioned. After cooling, they work again. We haven’t yet used the lift under load, so we’re hoping it will handle a couple of trips before needing a cooldown.
Overall, the lift itself has great potential, and the customer support — especially Scott — was outstanding. With clearer instructions and a bit more refinement, this would easily be a 5‑star product.