May 24th 2017
Don’t Buy Used BIPAP and CPAP Equipment Just Anywhere
New sleep apnea equipment can be pricey.
When you have sleep apnea, it’s essential that you get the treatment that you need. In many of our previous blogs, we’ve talked about the consequences of leaving sleep apnea untreated, and believe us, it’s not worth the risk. However, when you’re on a budget, getting the equipment you need can be difficult, especially if you don’t have insurance or your insurance doesn’t provide the coverage you need for your equipment. This leaves many people with just one option: buying used.
Should you buy used BIPAP or CPAP machines?
When money is tight and your options are either buying used or foregoing the treatment you need, buying used can certainly be a great choice. Many times, people sell old equipment that works perfectly well because they no longer need it for whatever reason. Why pay full price for a new machine, when you can save a lot more when you buy used? Although the savings is wonderful, there is one caveat to buying used: it can be dangerous.
When buying used isn’t such a great option.
Whether you are buying a used BIPAP or CPAP machine, it was once used to force air into someone else’s lungs. And while many people believe that, as long as you replace the mask, you don’t need to worry about bacteria or viruses, it’s important to note that they can live deep within the machine. These machines are the perfect breeding grounds for viruses, bacteria, mold and mildew because they are warm and moist on the inside. Since many of the sellers on Craigslist and Ebay are simply trying to make a quick buck, they typically wipe down the equipment but don’t clean it enough to eliminate the potentially dangerous things living inside.
Find a safer way to buy used CPAP and BIPAP equipment with CPAP Liquidators.
At CPAP Liquidators, we understand the risks of buying used sleep apnea equipment, and we’ve set out to eliminate them. We are one of the few companies that you can trust when it comes to buying used equipment. That’s because we make it a point to diligently clean every piece of refurbished equipment we sell. We also know that the last thing you want is to buy a machine that doesn’t work as it should, which is why we also test each and every machine to ensure that everything is working like new. Our goal is not to make a quick buck by selling you a machine that won’t work or might make you sick. Our goal is to help you save money by offering refurbished BIPAP and CPAP machines that are affordable, safe and will provide you with the treatment you need.
Depending on what kind of insurance you have, or if you don’t have insurance at all, you could end up paying an arm and a leg for new sleep apnea equipment. Find a better solution with CPAP Liquidators. Shop our used equipment today, and if you have any questions or concerns about the cleaning or test process for this equipment, feel free to contact us!