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Cheap
stairlifts
Is there such a thing as a
cheap stairlift? Stairlift prices can seem quite daunting.
Many companies offer discount or cheap stairlifts in a
variety of forms. These include self installation
stairlifts, online sales, rental and reconditioned
stairlifts. You can even buy stairlifts on auction sites
such as eBay.
But what's the best cheap
stair lift option? And what do you need to consider before
going ahead with a purchase?
Self installation
stairlifts
Some stair lifts are sold
for self installation. You could do this yourself or pay for
someone local to install the stair lift. This can save money
and bring the stairlift cost down. However, do you have the
strength and the skills to fit your stairlift? Are you sure
you will be able to attach it to your stairs safely? A
trained stair lift installation engineer may charge a fee,
but may offer a more professional service that you feel
confident with in the long run.
Online stairlift
sales
You can buy a discounted
stairlift from many online retailers. They will deliver it
to your door, with many offering installation as an extra or
included in the price. Such stair lift retailers can offer
savings because they don't have the overheads that a
mobility supplies store will have such as rent. However,
consumers need to be sure that the stairlift they order is
the right model for them. Is it the right size for their
stairs? Will it carry enough weight? What happens if it
breaks down?
Stairlift
rental
If you are looking for a
stairlift for a specific period of time then stairlift
rental can be an option. You can spread the cost of the
stairlift over monthly payments, rather than commit to a big
one-off charge. Many companies offer stairlift rental for
periods as short as a single day, for example if a relative
or friend visits who needs help getting up and down stairs.
Other deals are available on a weekly, monthly or longer
basis. Stairlift sales companies should include the cost of
installation and removal in any rental agreement.
Reconditioned
stairlifts
Many reconditioned
stairlifts are sold. Companies often have a stairlift
buyback arrangement where they offer to buy stair lifts from
customers who have no use for them any more. These are
reconditioned and can be sold on to another user. Reputable
stair lift firms should overhaul major mechanical components
and offer a guarantee when selling a reconditioned
lift.
Used
stairlifts
If you are really brave, you
can look into buying a stairlift second hand direct from
someone else. A look on websites such as eBay and even
local newspapers can reveal stairlifts for sale. This might
involve you having to dismantle and remove the stairlift for
the vendor and then install it in your own property. Before
installing any stair lift you should make sure that it is
complete. Some lifts suffer damage or essential parts can
stop working. Safety cut-outs should be in full working
order. Some stair lift manufacturers publish manuals online
and it is worth getting hold of a copy of the installation
and service manual. If you are not sure you are capable of
installing and maintaining the stair lift safely then you
should not attempt to do so.
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