North: 0151 924 6344
Scotland: 0131 526 4557
Midlands: 0121 296 9840
South: 0203 752 2896
Email: sales@ecs-sunbeds.com
Scotland: 0131 526 4557
Midlands: 0121 296 9840
South: 0203 752 2896
Email: sales@ecs-sunbeds.com
In the competitive world of tanning salons, hair and beauty salons, spas, gyms, and leisure centres, one of the biggest overheads is the cost and upkeep of sunbed equipment. Upfront capital, ongoing maintenance, and the risk of downtime can all eat into profitability. That’s where renting sunbeds from a specialist provider comes into its own.
In the Lake District, Cumbria and Yorkshire — from Keswick to Kendal, Penrith to Harrogate, Windermere to York — savvy business owners are turning to ECS Sunbeds, the UK’s largest sunbed rental company. ECS not only offers flexible rental and lease-hire of top brands like Ergoline and American Leisure stand-ups (on a rental basis) — but also comprehensive sunbed repairs, replacement acrylic servicing, and preventative maintenance across the region.
In this article, we’ll cover:
Buying commercial sunbeds often means an initial outlay of several thousand pounds per bed. If demand changes, or you decide to upgrade, you’re stuck with that capital investment. Renting or lease-hiring allows you to spread the cost monthly, freeing cash flow for marketing, staff or facility enhancements.
When you rent from a reputable company, the burden of servicing, retubing, repair downtime, spares, and technical support often shifts to the provider. ECS Sunbeds, for instance, includes free servicing and repairs as part of their rental plans.
If a new model comes onto the market (e.g. newer Ergoline or American Leisure variants with upgraded features), rental clients can often upgrade more easily than owners. ECS offers a pathway to upgrade at the end of contracts, terms and conditions apply.
By renting, your business doesn’t tie up capital that could be used for marketing, staff training, interior décor, or expansion. It’s a more agile model for growth.
ECS Sunbeds is widely recognised as the largest commercial sunbed rental company in the UK. Over more than 25 years, they’ve built a national support team of engineers and technical expertise.
A standout feature of ECS is that they are the only UK company that lets clients rent Ergoline beds (lie-downs) and American Leisure stand-ups on a rental/lease basis. Many providers insist on multi-year purchases or long contracts, but ECS offers more flexibility.
They also rent MegaSun sunbeds as part of their premium fleet. Comprehensive repair, servicing & replacement acrylics
ECS doesn’t just rent out the beds — they back up their rentals with a full maintenance and repair service. They offer:
This means minimal downtime and peace of mind for salon owners.
ECS Sunbeds operates nationwide in the UK, including full coverage in Cumbria, the Lake District, and Yorkshire. Their engineering network ensures that even in remote areas like Keswick, Penrith, or Ingleton, help is reachable.
If you’re operating in towns such as Keswick, Kendal, Windermere, Ambleside, Penrith, Ulverston, Barrow-in-Furness, or Carlisle, ECS Sunbeds can supply and maintain your sunbeds. In Yorkshire, they also serve Harrogate, York, Leeds, Bradford, Ripon, and surrounding towns.
Whether you are launching a small tanning studio in Kendal, a spa in Windermere, or adding tanning to a gym in Harrogate, ECS can deliver, install, maintain and repair your sunbeds.
Even the best sunbeds need care. Lamps age, acrylics crack, electronics fail. ECS Sunbeds offers a full suite of sunbed repairs and maintenance to keep your beds in peak performance.
Acrylics— the clear plastic panels that users lie on or in — endure stress over time. They can crack, yellow, delaminate, or wear thin. ECS offers replacement acrylics for all sunbed brands, restoring safety, aesthetics, and performance.
Replacing the acrylic prevents overheating, improves UV consistency, and keeps the bed looking professional. This service is key in refurbishing older units or maintaining busy rental beds.
ECS carries major components for most brands: main control boards, fan circuits, ballast units, starters, wiring looms, etc. They repair all makes and models of sunbeds — not just those they rent.
Typical repair services include:
Because ECS is a sunbed specialist, their engineers often resolve issues more effectively than general electricians.
Beyond reactive repair, ECS encourages preventative servicing. Their Care Plan (or equivalent service contract) lets you spread maintenance over 12 months, with fixed call-out charges, priority support, and discounts on consumables like acrylics, lotions, and other parts. Frequent maintenance reduces the chances of breakdowns, extends lifespan, and protects your brand reputation.
When selecting your sunbed rental plan in Cumbria, the Lake District or Yorkshire, consider these key factors: Type of bed: lie-down vs stand-up
ECS offers 12-month rental contracts (with servicing & repairs included) rather than long multi-year lock-in periods. Servicing, repair inclusion, and response time
Ensure your agreement includes responsive servicing and repair (ECS offers these). Upgrade options
Check whether you can upgrade to a newer model mid-term or at renewal. Power, space, ventilation
Many rural sites in Cumbria or Yorkshire may have power constraints or ventilation needs. Examine the technical spec of your selected model carefully (ECS provides specifications). Volume & ROI potential
Estimate your expected usage to decide how many beds you need to reach payback within a viable time frame.
If you would like more information about hiring or buying a sunbed, just call 0151 924 6344 and our team will be delighted to help you.
