What your old AED is worth

Your buyback credit depends on the model you're trading in, its age, and its condition, up to a maximum of $400. 

• LIFEPAK CR2 or ZOLL AED 3: typically earns $400
• Philips or HeartSine models: typically in the range of $100–$200
• Defibtech Lifeline: typically in the range of $100

A discontinued model nearing the end of its warranty, an out-of-warranty AED, and an expired unit from any other manufacturer can all qualify.

Because every fleet and every AED's history is different, our AED specialists can confirm the amount your model qualifies for. Send us your serial number, and we'll tell you exactly what your unit is worth before you commit.

How the trade-in works

Trading in your AED takes three easy steps.

1. Locate the serial number. You'll usually find it on the back of the unit, sometimes underneath the pads.
2. Fill in the form below. Enter your information, including your AED's serial number.
3. We'll be in touch. An AED specialist will reach out with trade-in options within 48 business hours.

Trade-in terms

• Trade-in credit is applied directly to your invoice at the time of purchase and cannot be applied to online orders. Contact a sales representative to complete your trade-in.
• We provide a paid return shipping label for your expired AED, enclosed with the packing slip of your new unit.
• Proof of shipment for the traded-in AED is due within 30 days of your new AED's invoice date. After that, we'll invoice you for the trade-in credit already applied.

Which AEDs qualify

AED Advantage accepts many AED brands and models for trade-in:

• Stryker Physio-Control, including the LIFEPAK CR2, LIFEPAK CR2 WiFi Enabled, and LIFEPAK 1000
• Philips, including the HeartStart Onsite, HeartStart FRx, and HeartStart FRx Aviation
• ZOLL, including the AED Plus and AED 3
• HeartSine, including the samaritan 350P/360P, samaritan 360P Fully-Automatic, and samaritan 500P
• Cardiac Science, including the Powerheart G5
• Defibtech, including the Lifeline VIEW and Lifeline Semi
• Mediana HeartOn A16

We also accept working and non-working units, expired AEDs (whether or not the pads or battery have been replaced), and discontinued models, including the LIFEPAK CR Plus and CR Express.

If you're not sure whether your specific model qualifies, ask an AED specialist.

Why upgrade instead of re-accessorizing

The maximum warranty on any AED currently on the market is eight years. Your device has been running self-checks since the day it was made, but internal components age the same way any electronics do, whether the unit has ever delivered a shock or not. Older AEDs can also come with higher maintenance costs, and accessories for newer models typically last longer than accessories for older ones.

Before you pay for another round of consumables, ask yourself: Has the warranty expired? Has the device ever been used? When do the pads or batteries expire next? If the answers point to an aging unit, that replacement cost may go further as a trade-in credit toward a newer AED with accessories built to last longer.

You don’t have to make that call on your own. Our team can assess your AED over the phone based on its age, condition, maintenance history, and upcoming accessory replacement needs. We’ll only recommend trading it in when upgrading makes more practical and financial sense than continuing to maintain it.