When you purchase a stair lift for your home you are making a huge decision, when deciding on which type of satir lift you are going to buy, you will first have to pick whether you want buy a cheaper used stair lift or invest in a new stair lift. Buying a used star lift will have it’s advantages and it’s disadvantages.
Buying a new stair lift will come at a high price but with this price will come some benefits. Firstly buying a new stair lift will gove you a sound mind as it will come with a full manufacturers warranty, so your covered for any breakdowns.
You will be able to get spare parts as the stair lift is still new and relevantand you be able to replace parts quickly. You will be able to choice the optional extras that suits your needs and be measured to fit your stair case exactly.
On the other hand the advantage of buying a used stair lift wil be the cost savings that you will find and buying a good used or reconditioned stair lift should not have issues with reliability. You may not be able to have the used stair lift with a warranty and there could be a possiblity of no spare parts.
You may not be able to find a curved used stair lift as they are normally designed for your stairs only, hence if you buy one you may have to buy a new stair rail.
It’s generally much easier to find a used stair lift that’s suitable for a straight staircase, as the track can be cut to size.
With these considerations in mind, you should be able to find a good deal on a stair lift that’s right for your needs and suits your budget.
