What To Do With Unwanted Stairlifts?
Stairlifts can be a great help for someone who needs a little extra help getting up and down the stairs, but there may come a day when you no longer need one in your home.
If your loved one passes away, then you will no longer need the stairlift in your home and you might be left wondering what to do with unwanted stairlifts?
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If you have a stairlift in your house that isn’t being used, then it can be a hindrance to people trying to climb stairs and, in some cases, become a serious hazard if is obstructing too much of the stairs or hallway.
If the unwanted stairlift is still in your loved one’s home, it can make it difficult to renovate and resell the house if you choose to.
Stairlifts have to be installed by professionals to make sure that they are safe and secure for use. because of this a professional will have to uninstall and remove the stairlift and it probably isn’t something you can do yourself.
You can contact the provider of your stairlift, and they will come and remove it, or you can contact an outside company and sell your stairlift.
If your stairlift is in good condition, then it can be sold again as a reconditioned stairlift.
Are You Sure It’s Unwanted?
Before deciding to sell your stairlift, take a moment to consider whether it’s truly unnecessary. Resale value is often quite low, meaning you likely won’t get enough to replace it should you ever need one again. Even if your mobility has improved, there may still be days when climbing the stairs is a challenge.
Additionally, your stairlift can serve more than just its primary purpose—it can be a convenient way to transport laundry, shopping, or other household items upstairs with ease. Some people even repurpose their stairlifts to assist pets or as a temporary seat while tackling household chores.
If space isn’t an issue, it might be worth keeping your stairlift as a backup for unexpected situations—such as an injury or a temporary decline in mobility—ensuring that you’re always prepared.
What Is A Reconditioned Stairlift?
A reconditioned stairlift is a stairlift that has been preowned. If you have a stairlift that you no longer need then you can sell or donate your stairlift so that it can be reuse.
At Senior Stairlifts we take preowned stairlifts and replace any parts the need replacing. We put these reconditioned stairlifts through careful and rigorous testing to make sure that every stairlift we sell meets our high standers.
A reconditioned stairlift if perfectly safe and we don’t sell any stairlift that we don’t think is safe for use.
As they have been used before, we sell reconditioned stairlifts at a lower price than one of our brands new stairlifts. These reduced price stairlifts can be life savers for people who need stairlifts but can’t afford to buy one at full price.
Recycling and Eco Friendly
If your stairlift is too old or damaged to be resold, we consider environmentally friendly disposal options. We will break down the components and repurpose materials like metal, wiring, and batteries.
How Do I Sell My Stairlift?
If you’re wondering what to do with your old stairlift, well you can sell it! We offer a buyback service for old lifts that we have installed. All it takes is a quick chat with our team and a few photos of the lift and the stickers, as they will determine the age and model of the stairlift.
Once this has been determined we will be able to give you a quote for your old stairlift. Please be aware that this will not be as much as you may have originally paid for it as they do depreciate a lot in cost. Also, a lot of the money you pay for your stairlift goes into the rail which is bespoke to your staircase.
Once you have agreed with the quote, an engineer will visit your home to take the old stairlift out. They will ensure that there is no mess made and put the stairs back to a normal setting.
If you’re not happy with the quote we gave you, or you’re not one of our customers check out Sell My Stairlift as they take certain models.
Repairs and Servicing
If you are getting rid of your stairlift because it is no longer working, it might not be broken and just need a small repair. Here at Senior Stairlifts all of our engineers are specially trained and know everything there is to know about stairlifts, whether that’s installing them, repairing, or servicing them.
It could be that your stairlift just needs a quick repair, and our engineers can help. If you think your stairlift has broken down, then just give is a call and we can have someone there as soon as possible, usually in the next 24 hours.
Just a simple repair on a stairlift can make a huge difference and save you from having to remove the unwanted stairlift and replace it with a new one, so always be sure to check before you get rid of your stairlift.
Getting you stairlift serviced regularly can make a huge difference. Having an engineer check and tune up your stairlift can prevent future breakdowns and spot a potential breakdown before it happens.
You can get your stairlift serviced by a expertly trained Senior Stairlifts engineer whether you purchased your stairlift from Senior Stairlifts or not.
Contact Us
Deciding what to do with an unwanted stairlift depends on your circumstances. Whether you choose to sell, donate, repurpose, or recycle it. Ensuring it’s handled properly can save you money and help someone in need.
Here at Senior Stairlifts, we want to make sure you have all the information you have before you make any big decisions. Our friendly team is always on hand to help answer your questions.
If you have any questions you can always contact us for a chat, either by email or call us on 0800 995 6019.
You can also request a brochure to learn more about our stairlifts. You can also use our website to get a quote.
You can also book a stairlift service or repair.
Senior Stairlifts are dedicated to keeping you and your family safe no matter what. You can read more about what we’re doing to keep you safe in the pandemic here.