How Long Should A Stairlift Last Oh' Boy tough question! it would be hard to put
an actual figure on this as there are to many variables! Lift manufacturer,
Amount of usage per day, Regular serviced, Location Internal-External
etc.
The older models produced in the 80s are some of the best stairlift
designs ever made! They were built like "Army Tanks". Made of steel and well
over engineered. There are still many in operation today and you would be
looking at 20+ Years service.
I can't see modern stair lifts built in the
21st century being around in the next 20 years. I would have to say the life
span for a modern stairlift of today would be 10 years and if one is looking at
reselling a modern stair lift (2nd hand sale) the resale age would be a maximum
of five years PCB
Prototype.
The modern stairlift system is plastic junk! The body
carriages are made of cheap moulded plastic, the seats are preformed moulded
chairs. Nothing is robust or strong with these units. Ok they all look flash
modern and compact slimline design etc. Sorry I'm old school give me a tin box
on wheels with a motor and a few simple relays and contactors I'm
happy.
Stairlift electronics has gone crazy! There are stair lifts on the
market today that contain up to 5 different (pcb's) Printed Circuit Boards. Use
of electronics in modern stairlift systems is widespread and ideas are being
developed ongoing in the same way as they are for other forms of transport like
motor cars C'mon it's a damn stair lift under engineered over complicated and
really no need for it flex
PCB.
Great I feel better now I've have had a little vent. Lets get
back on topic! Life expectancy of a modern stairlift 10 years if you're lucky.
Stair lift companies make money producing and selling new stair lifts. They tend
to bring out new models every year. Within just 3 years your stairlift could be
obsolete and parts no longer available (They Got-ya by the
Balls)
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