When to Replace Your Old AED: 7 Warning Signs
Posted by Kyle Nowack, BLS Instructor Trainer on 7/15/2026 to
AED Buyer's Guide
When to Replace Your Old AED: 7 Warning Signs An AED that still powers on is not the same as an AED that is still rescue-ready. Here is how to tell the difference before an emergency forces the question. Reading time: 11 minutes Last
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AED Buying Mistakes That Cost Programs Thousands
Posted by Kyle Nowack, BLS Instructor Trainer on 7/15/2026 to
AED Buyer's Guide
AED Buying Mistakes That Cost Programs Thousands The purchase decision itself rarely fails a program. These are the mistakes that quietly compound over years and show up as a device that cannot be serviced, a compliance gap, or a rescue that
AED Total Cost of Ownership: Pads, Batteries, Maintenance
Posted by Kyle Nowack, BLS Instructor Trainer on 7/13/2026 to
AED Buyer's Guide
AED Total Cost of Ownership: Pads, Batteries, Maintenance An interactive calculator plus a full breakdown of what an AED actually costs over its service life, beyond the sticker price on the device itself. Reading time: 12
Semi-Auto vs Fully-Auto AED: What's the Real Difference?
Posted by Kyle Nowack, BLS Instructor Trainer on 7/13/2026 to
AED Buyer's Guide
Semi-auto and fully-auto AEDs deliver identical therapy; only who triggers the shock differs. Peer-reviewed safety research, liability facts, and a buying guide
Best AEDs for Small Business: 2026 Comparison
Posted by Kyle Nowack, BLS Instructor Trainer on 7/12/2026 to
AED Buyer's Guide
Best AEDs for Small Business: 2026 Comparison Six models compared across price, ease of use, durability, and total cost of ownership, matched to the specific way small businesses actually deploy an AED. Reading time: 14 minutes Last
New vs Refurbished AED: Which Should You Buy?
Posted by Kyle Nowack, BLS Instructor Trainer on 7/12/2026 to
AED Buyer's Guide
New vs Refurbished AED: Which Should You Buy? An honest comparison of new and refurbished defibrillators: what "refurbished" actually means, whether it is safe, and how to decide which one fits your program. Reading time: 13 minutes
Complete AED Buyer's Guide: How to Choose the Right AED
Posted by Kyle Nowack, BLS Instructor Trainer on 7/11/2026 to
AED Buyer's Guide
Complete AED Buyer's Guide: How to Choose the Right AED Everything a first-time buyer or program manager needs to make a confident AED purchase decision. Written and reviewed by a BLS Instructor Trainer. Reading time: 18 minutes Last
How Much Does an AED Cost in 2026? Complete Pricing Breakdown
Posted by Kyle Nowack, BLS Instructor Trainer on 7/11/2026 to
AED Buyer's Guide
How Much Does an AED Cost in 2026? Complete Pricing Breakdown Real 2026 pricing for new and refurbished AEDs across all major brands, plus the recurring costs most buyers underestimate. No marketing language, just numbers you can budget
AED Features That Actually Matter (and Which Are Marketing)
Posted by Kyle Nowack, BLS Instructor Trainer on 7/10/2026 to
AED Buyer's Guide
AED Features That Actually Matter (and Which Are Marketing) An honest, feature-by-feature breakdown separating clinically meaningful AED technology from branding language that sounds impressive but does not change rescue outcomes. Reading
AED Warranty Comparison: ZOLL vs Philips vs Cardiac Science vs HeartSine
Posted by Kyle Nowack, BLS Instructor Trainer on 7/9/2026 to
AED Buyer's Guide
AED Warranty Comparison: ZOLL vs Philips vs Cardiac Science vs HeartSine Warranty length is only the headline number. What actually gets covered, what voids it, and whether it transfers if you sell the device matter just as much. Reading
