There’s a few reasons why reconditioned stairlifts are such a popular choice with our customers. Obviously a reconditioned stairlift is much more affordable than a brand new stairlift. But that raises the question in many people’s minds as to the quality. “Will a second hand stairlift that’s been refurbished give me more problems later?” is an often asked question.
It’s a valid question and one which we answer with our high standards of refurbishing only high quality stairlifts, plus our 2 year warranty which we offer on our reconditioned units. That means you’re covered for parts, labour and call out charges for a full 2 years.
Not every company offers this and you need to pay attention to the fine print – some companies will offer only a partial warranty, which doesn’t cover all of these things – call-outs, labour, and parts!
Why Reconditioned Stairlifts Are So Popular – Cost
Of course the most attractive thing about a reconditioned stairlift is the price is much less than a brand new one. You can shave thousands off a stairlift price by buying a pre-used unit which is refurbished. Our new stairlifts start at £1,850 for straight stairlift but only £1,250 for a reconditioned straight. Curved stairlifts start at £4,990 brand new and just £2,950 for a second hand (refurbished) unit.
Of course a stairlift is made specifically for your staircase and this means the cost is always going to vary. But across the board, you can save between 20 and 40% in most cases when buying second hand. With more expensive setups such as with very awkward stairs which require a specialist lift, the cost will rise. Curved staircase setups are more expensive too. So for a multiple staircase setup with a specialist stairlift for narrow stairs, for example, a reconditioned stairlift can save you even more.
High Quality Brands Vs. Low Quality Brands
Often people make the mistake of thinking a cheaper, new stairlift will last longer than a reconditioned one! But some makes are far superior to others. Our go-to model for a reconditioned units is Stannah. They offer the best longevity and even a reconditioned Stannah can outlast a lesser model which is purchased brand new. That’s because the build quality and engineering of Stannah stairlifts is second to none!
Their motors are sturdier and their build quality is of such a high quality that it can outlast lesser models when it comes to break-downs! Buy cheap often means buy twice – so it’s a false economy. When you buy a reconditioned stairlift from us, you know you have both quality and affordability.
While newer models will generally last longer (all things being equal), due to newer parts, all things aren’t equal! Stannah’s are some of the best stairlifts and a brand new one will cost much more than a lower quality stairlift, of a different brand.
Buy using top brands and models for our reconditioned units, we offer the best of both worlds! Longevity and reliability at an affordable price.
Summary – Reconditioned or New?
So, should you buy a new stairlift or a reconditioned one? There’s pros and cons of both. Buying brand new can give you extra piece of mind knowing all the parts are brand new and you’ll get a longer warranty. But be aware certain brands will cause more problems later on when they start breaking down! Buy cheap, buy twice, often applies to brand new stairlifts.
Reconditioned stairlifts give you a more affordable option if you’re on a budget. Plus, we offer full 2 year warranties on all our reconditioned units, so you’re getting piece of mind and affordability to boot! If you’re still on the fence, speak to one of our team who can help advise you of the best option for you. Also, we don’t always have the model you want in stock if you’re buying reconditioned, so it will depend on your particular staircase layout too.
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