Golden Technologies
The lift-chair specialist — its Old Forge, PA plant is the world's largest facility dedicated solely to lift chairs
- Founded
- 1985
- Country
- United States
- Warranty
- Lifetime on lift mechanism, frame, and recline mechanism (3-yr subsidized labor on most models); 3 years on electrical parts (motors, control box, cord, transformer, hand control), 1-yr labor; prorated electrical coverage years 4–7 (35%→5%). A separate lifetime warranty applies only to Brisa breathable fabric; standard fabric coverage not stated.
- Support
- Sold through authorized DME dealers/pharmacies (FDA Class II). BBB A+ (not accredited), modest complaint volume; complaint themes are repeat mechanical failures, warranty-coverage disputes, and slow resolution — and because service runs through third-party dealers, experience varies by local dealer. Aggregate consumer-review sites skew negative (selection bias), but some owners report 10-year lifespans.
Overview
Golden Technologies, founded 1985 by Robert Golden Sr. and Fred Kiwak in a one-car garage in Pittston, PA, is a family-owned (three generations) DME manufacturer of power lift recliners, scooters, and power wheelchairs, headquartered in Old Forge, PA. It patented MaxiComfort zero-gravity lift-recliner technology in 2006 and, alongside Pride, is one of the two dominant lift-chair makers — positioned on durability and advanced positioning (articulating headrest, zero-gravity, up to 600 lb capacities).
Is it worth it?
Golden is worth it for heavy-duty needs — its MaxiComfort chairs offer the highest weight capacities (up to 600 lbs) and the deepest zero-gravity recline in the category, backed by a lifetime mechanism warranty. The tradeoffs are dealer-dependent service that varies by locale and limited Amazon availability, so buyers should vet their local DME dealer as much as the chair.
