Refurbished Stairlifts

This entry was posted in General September 15, 2022

Thinking about buying a stairlift? Don’t know which one to choose? Choose Reconditioned!

Stairlifts are designed for people who have limited mobility or a disability which means they can’t get up and down the stairs. So having a stairlift fitted at home, could for those people potentially mean the difference between continuing to live at home independently, or living in specialist accommodation.  

We know money is tight at the minute and everyone is living within their means, but if your means are prohibiting you from getting up the stairs in your own home – a refurbished stairlift may just be the perfect option for you. We offer two refurbished stairlift models to suit whichever staircase you have in your home: straight stairlifts and curved stairlifts.

For a lot of people stairlift jargon can go over your head and be overwhelming (I often still get confused myself). So, we thought we’d break down the key questions we get asked all the time – so if you are considering purchasing a refurbished stairlift you fully understand the ins and outs.

What is a refurbished stairlift?

A refurbished or reconditioned stairlift is a model that has been used or pre-loved for a better word.  They are considered cheaper than new stairlifts, so are great for those on a budget and are looking for a lower price point. 

How long will a refurbished product last compare to buying new one?

This all depends on the age of the stairlift at the time of purchase and the current use of the stairlift. While it is impossible to say how long a stairlift will operate for, depending on the make and model - the life expectancy ranges between 7-10 years when bought new, however, they do exceed. Ableworld reinstall reconditioned stairlifts up to 5/6 years old. This will ensure that the performance of the stairlift is to its best ability.  

On average, how much cheaper might a refurbished product be than a new product?

For a new straight stairlift, you are looking at 65% off for a reconditioned model. For a new curved stairlift, you will find a 40% saving.

Are there any potential safety issues when purchasing refurbished products?

There are no issues, reconditioned stairlifts are tested throughout, when removed and re-installed, they have any essential parts replaced before they are re-installed. This ensures the performance is up to standard.

Do refurbished products come with a guarantee or warranty? If so, does it differ from warranties for new products?

All reconditioned stairlifts come with warranty included. This ranges between 3 months and 6 months, a lot of purchases we are able to give a 12-month warranty depending on the age of the reconditioned stairlift.

New stairlifts come with a standard 12-month warranty, also additional parts warranty that is standard from the manufacturers.

 

Buying a stairlift is a big decision so we don’t take it lightly – our stairlift team are available to assist you 24/7 with any queries you have, but also if you feel you have a question that you don’t feel we’ve answered in this blog please contact us. Or, you can book a FREE no obligation quote by clicking here.

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