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Pros And Cons Of Buying A Used Stair Lift
from:The cost of a used stair lift is much lower than buying a new
one; you can save anything between a few hundred dollars to
nearly two thousand on some brands. The cost saving is just one
advantage of buying a second hand model; there are others too
but there are also some disadvantages.
If you require a curved model then you must buy a used stair
lift from a reputable supplier. You should make sure that you
will be getting a brand new rail; some dealers re-manufacture
old pieces of rail to try and get them to fit a new stair case.
This is not a safe practice. A re-manufactured rail or
reconditioned rail will not conform to International Safety
Standards.
Advantages of a Used Stair Lift
Prices are very much lower than new machines. You can expect to
save anything between 400 to 2,000 dollars.
Machines from leading brands like Acorn, Stannah and Ameriglide
are built to last. So, buying one from such a company is a good
deal. In fact, machines from leading manufacturers do not tend
to have more problems than new ones.
Disadvantages of a Used Stair Lift
They tend to require more servicing so this will be an added
recurring cost.
Many manufacturers discontinue making spare parts for older
models. The production lifespan of most chair lifts is about 10
years, therefore installing any used machine older than this may
give you problems when trying to source spares.
The warranty of a used chair lift will not be as good, or for as
long a period, as a new one.
The lift may become obsolete and a local dealer may be unable to
support that particular used machine.
The second hand unit may not match your exact needs and may not
have any options that are now standard on new models; items like
safety belts, remote controls, motorized swivel chair etc.
You may not know the history of the used chair. Did the previous
owner buy it new? Where did they buy it? Did they have any
problems with it?
When buying a used one you will not have as wide a choice as
when buying a new one. You may have to make compromises when you
buy a second hand unit.
The angle of the stairs must also be taken into account when
moving used stairlifts from one location to another. The seat
must be level on the rail. This is adjustable on all lifts but
within certain limitations.
Buying a used chair lift can be a great option. You can easily
buy them from leading brands like Stannah, Bruno and Summit
Stair Lifts.
However, unless you're very good at DIY you are best advised to
buy a reconditioned machine from a reputable dealer. Not only
can they advise you on what model is best for you, they will
install it and provide after sales care.
About the author: Robin OBrien
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