Whats The Difference Between A Secondhand Stairlift And A Reconditioned Stairlift

Whats the difference between a second hand stairlift and a reconditioned stairlift. Well a second hand unit is exactly what you get. Sold as seen so to speak. It’s very unlikely you will get a guarantee or warranty etc.

When purchasing a reconditioned unit then the company you purchased it from should have done a complete overhaul of the stair lift. The stair lift should have been stripped down and serviceable parts renewed.

Stairlift rollers bearings should be replaced. If the stair lift is AC electrical driven the T-Flex (Trailing Cable) should be replaced even if there is no signs of damage. If the unit is DC battery driven then a new set of batteries should be installed.

All moving parts should be lubricated to the manufacturers specification. The motor-gearbox should be checked and gearbox oil renewed. All electrical safety switches should be checked and renewed if there are signs of flash arcing on the contacts.

The Overspeed Governor (OSG) should be checked for correct operation and re-calibrated if required. On completion of the overhaul the chairlift will be rebuilt and the carriage is given a thourer cleaning or even re-sprayed to make it look like brand new.

It’s highly unlikely you will be able to buy a reconditioned stairlift of the shelf so to speak! Most companies will only offer supply and install. All reconditioned stair lifts should come with some type of guarantee warranty depending on the company this could be between 6-12 months. If you are contemplating buying a reconditioned unit ensure the unit is less than five years of age.

Older units could present a problem! Sourcing spare parts etc. Ensure you ask the supplier that they supply you with a stairlift less than five years of age. If they cannot guarantee this then find another company who can. Do some market research and find a model you like the look of or a brand name someone has recommended and ask the company if they can supply that model reconditioned

Just don’t accept anything they offer you! There is a huge choice of models and suppliers to choose from so be fussy. At the end of the day you are a paying customer and should receive the same quality service and respect if you were buying a brand new chairlift

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