There’s a few reasons why you might choose a reconditioned stairlift over a brand new one. In this post we are going to delve into the top reasons to buy a “recon” over a brand new model.
Top Reasons To Buy A Reconditioned Stairlift – Cost
Obviously the most commonly cited reason is the cost. A reconditioned stairlift is much cheaper than a brand new one. This makes it much more affordable and when you’re on a budget, that makes total sense! When you consider that a brand new stairlift can cost upwards of £3000, just for something very basic, and that reconditioned stairlifts start at around £1,250, you can immediately see the most plausible reason to buy one!
With a straight stairlift reconditioned models of ours start at £1,250 and curved stairlifts (recon) start at £3,000. But with brand new models starting prices are £1,850 for a straight and £4,990 for curved stairlifts.
When such an important piece of kit is essential for home mobility, a reconditioned stairlift makes total sense.
Top Reasons To Buy A Reconditioned Stairlift – Quality Assurance
The most commonly asked question with reconditioned models is “how good are they?”, and “will they cost you later when they start breaking down?”
We take pride in our reconditioned stairlift range and you can trust the quality because we only use the best makes and models on the market. Stannah and Thyssen for example, are of the highest quality. A reconditioned model can often outlast a brand new stairlift of an inferior make.
We also fully refurbish second hand stairlifts and replace any non-working parts. We give them a makeover and a new battery. Only then do they do out to customers and all with a 2 year warranty. This includes parts, labour and call out costs.
So with UK Stairlifts Plymouth, you can rest assured you’re in good hands.
Top Reasons To Buy A Reconditioned Stairlift – Speed
If you need a stairlift in a hurry, this is another reason to go for a reconditioned/pre-used stairlift. Why? Because with a reconditioned stairlift you are likely to wait for a shorter period before it’s installed. This is because when you order a brand new stairlift from a manufacturer, there’s a longer wait time for it to arrive. Whereas with a reconditioned stairlift, they are typically waiting, already prepped to go out.
The waiting process for a stairlift can be a problem if you’re in a hurry. We have had many customers leaving hospital with a medical condition of some kind, in urgent need of a stairlift when they arrive back home. With a reconditioned stairlift you’re looking at shorter wait times.
Even though you will sometimes need an assessment of your stairs, from that day to installation can be far quicker when you’re not buying new. The rail is usually the slowest item on the list because in certain fittings you’ll need a customised rail.
Top Reasons To Buy A Reconditioned Stairlift – Environment
Buying brand new means you’re potentially leaving a pre-used stairlift to gather dust, and if no-one bought pre-used stairlifts they would go to waste completely! More landfill! So buying a professionally refurbished stairlift saves the waste which would otherwise be created. It gives a second hand stairlift another chance!
When you buy a refurbished stairlift you’re also saving the energy used in manufacturing a brand new machine. So buying recon saves resources and the environment. It’s another solid reason why buying second hand makes sense, especially when there’s so many perfectly good stairlifts getting no use!
Recap – Top Reasons To Buy A Second Hand Stairlift
So here’s a quick recap of the top reasons why investing in a second hand stairlift is a solid choice:
- They’re much cheaper than brand new
- With the right model they can even outlast a cheaper make which is brand new – our stairlifts have quality assurance guaranteed – with our 2 year full warranty.
- Speed – if you need it quick, a reconditioned stairlift is the way to go, it’s faster than buying new, with reconditioned units typically ready to go
- Environmentally friendly – a pre-used stairlift already exists which saves the materials and resources used in manufacturing. It saves landfill and the environmental cost of disposal and waste when you purchase a pre-used stairlift