What is limiting people to buy defibrillators (AED) for home?

I am trying to find out why people do not buy defibrillators for their home. Clearly it would help save many life. Could it be the price (currently +/- 1000$) or the lack of awarness or any other reason that I do not know

Cost is big. Common sense is another; seems like the odds are better you would kill someone you love instead of saving them. Electroshock just doesn't seem to be a thing that should be placed in the hands of non-professionals based on a lesson or 2 if even that training.

I think as they still cost a couple of grand, most people spring for a plasma TV if they have that kind of money to burn.

I think it is a combination of both. The price vs. training and the fact that people just don't think they are needed.

After reading some posts, for those that don't know, AED's will only shock specific heart rhythms. You can't shock someone who is alive with a normal rhythm...the machine won't do it.

Price definitely

Currently, AEDs are not covered by insurance for most people. A new trend is that for some heart patients, insurance is beginning to pay for AEDs, but they are still few and far between.

If a defibrillator is available for home use that means everyone is a nurse or a doctor. Even nurses and doctors do not have one at home. You should be trained when to give electric shocks to people. It should not be given haphazardly. I wouldn't want someone to deliver a shock on me who doesn't have a clue why. It also cost a lot and definitely not child proof. You don't want to see your child shocking his/her playmate right? Horrid.

If I were you, stick to CPR and know it by heart. This is what people should know in every household.