Used stair
lift
Looking to save money on the
cost of a new stair lift? Buying a used stair lift is one
way to save some cash.
A used stair lift will offer
a saving over the price of a brand new example.
Many stair lift installation
companies offer pre-owned stair lifts alongside their range
of new devices. Often they will buy back stair lifts from
customers they have supplied them to when new, once the
equipment is no longer required any more.
Some online stair lift sales
companies also offer second hand stairlifts.
What should you look for
when buying a used stair lift?
Questions that you may want
to ask include:
- what sort of life did
the stair lift have?
- does the manufacturer
still supply spare parts?
- has the installation
company refurbished or reconditioned the
unit?
- what happens if it
breaks down? Is the stair lift covered by the same sort
of warranty or guarantee that would come with a new
example?
You could also look to
source a used stair lift yourself. Stair lifts do come up
for sale from time to time in classified advertising
sections of local newspapers and on online auction
sites.
A used stair lift bought
direct from the previous owner may offer more savings - but
it could come with extra work and potential hazards. It may
be that you are required to remove the stair lift from the
previous property and then install it in your home - and
many people will not have the technical skills to carry out
these tasks. Also, buying a used stair lift this way means
you have very little come-back if it breaks down -
rectifying any faults will most likely be up to you to
do.
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