This $50 Stepladder That 'Doesn't Wobble' Is Amazon's No. 1 Bestseller
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HBTower Step Ladder, Folding Step Stool with Wide Anti-Slip Pedal, Sturdy Steel Ladder, Convenient Handrail, Lightweight, Portable Steel Step Stool
Why We Love This Deal
Whether you’re trying to mount your new TV in preparation for the intense combo of Super Bowl and Winter Olympics viewing, or just have trouble reaching that top shelf (you know the one), a stepladder is an essential tool to get you there. Whether yours has seen better days or you've been meaning to buy your first, right now is the time to get it: the No. 1 bestselling stepladder on Amazon is nearly 40% off.
The HBTower 3-Step Ladder is currently on sale for just $50. It’s true that Amazon has a competitive market when it comes to basic tools like stepladders. But this ladder brings very good quality materials together to form something reliable, and shoppers have attested to that. They've, collectively, given it nearly 30,000 five-star ratings, and over 10,000 new customers have picked one up in the last month.
HBTower 3-Step Ladder, $50 (was $80) on Amazon
What Shoppers Should Know
- Top Step Height: 28 inches
- Step Dimensions: 14.2 x 7.9 inches
- Max Load: 500 pounds
- Folded Height: 44.5 inches
- Materials: Metal frame, plastic steps, rubber handgrip, and rubber feet
- Best Use Case: Reaching higher shelves, etc.
Ultimately, this is a three-step stepladder with a classic fold-up design that any stepladder user will take to immediately. It has a strong metal frame, large plastic steps, a comfortable-to-hold rubber handgrip, and grippy rubber foot bottoms that aren’t totally unlike what you’d find on flat-bottom sneakers.
Speaking of sneakers for a moment, if you look at the nice raised dot pattern of the steps, you'll notice it's sort of an inversion of what you might find along the bottoms of some hiking boots, and it serves a similar purpose: giving 360-degree friction. Furthermore, the wide steps give you a better base for hands-free stability.
Finally, the ladder is really easy to use. There are no buttons or catches that are difficult to move. To put it away, you just need to lift it by the handle and lift the rear step up, and it’ll “click” vertically. Likewise, the ladder steps sit on notches that lock the ladder open. There’s less fuss but similar stability to other ladders.
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What Shoppers Are Saying
Now, as stated, the overall design of HBTower’s stepladder is very classic. Yet, Amazon marks it as being returned significantly less than similar products. Why? It seems that users fairly unanimously have a good experience with it, as shown by 95% of all giving it 4 or 5 stars and its overall 4.7-star score.
In fact, it seems that it’s the small things that make this stepladder work so well. For example, one user stated that “it doesn't wobble when fully opened.” We’ve all experienced a wobble on a stepladder before, a horrible experience, so good construction really does go a long way. In the same vein, another user noted that if you haven’t fully extended the ladder, it’ll lock into place on its own after your first step, making it more foolproof than average.
Other users note the weight of the metal construction ladder. “This is a sturdy metal ladder—not a featherweight aluminum one—with wonderfully wide, stable steps.”
If you need a new stepladder but want some extra assurance that you're getting a reliable product, the HBTower 3-Step Ladder is a good bet.