When should I repair a drafting stool versus replace it?

Repair makes sense when: the gas cylinder has simply lost pressure (replacement cylinders are inexpensive and easy to install — this is the single most common drafting chair issue), or a caster has broken (casters are cheap and swap in seconds). Replacement is smarter when: the seat foam is permanently compressed, the mechanism is broken or worn, the base is cracked, or the chair is more than 7–10 years old and multiple things are going wrong simultaneously. A replacement cylinder costs $15–$30 and extends chair life by years; a new commercial drafting chair at FindOfficeFurniture.com is competitively priced and comes with a full warranty. Call 888-719-4960 to compare repair cost versus replacement cost for your situation.