Treadmill Guides
How To Repair Treadmills At Home?
With increasing use of treadmills as fitness maintainer, their presence
in the market has also increased. Several models of treadmills, from
cheap, refurbished to the most expensive ones are available today. But
like any other machine, treadmills too tend to get wear and tear. The
more you use it, the more soon will its components get exhausted.
Almost
all treadmills, after the expiry of its warranty period require much
replacement and repair so that it keeps functioning well. Many people
refrain from spending on repair and maintenance costs. Well, if your
treadmill is of low quality, you surely wouldn't be preferring to spend
your precious money on a low grade machine. Instead you will be
interested in buying a new model altogether. But if you have a treadmill
of a reputed brand, you would surely like to spend money on refurbishing
your treadmill. Equipment maintenance is very important for your
treadmill at home. You need regular servicing of your exercising
machine. If you are not finding time to get your treadmill repaired at a
service center, then it becomes important for you to perform service on
your own.
The important parts of your treadmill are the motor,
the belt, the deck and the display screen. There are certain basic
things that you should keep in mind while repairing your treadmill. You
should start repairing your treadmill with its most important part,
which is a motor.
Constant cleaning of the motor is necessary.
This helps it to make dust free. Next to the motor comes the treadmill
belt. You should always keep the track of your belt's condition. If you
are uncomfortable with it, you should replace it. There is another
aspect to the cleaning process. You should constantly apply grease to
the chain that supports the belt. Greasing it constantly will make the
life of your treadmill's chain longer. It is also very important for you
to examine the deck of your treadmill regularly.
Lubricating your
deck also forms an important part of a treadmill repairman exercise. As
the treadmill becomes old and much used, the belt tends to lose its
balance. After a certain period of time, the treadmill belts do not
remain centered. They get tracked either towards the left or the right.
This type of defect can be repaired at your home easily with a screw
driver. A proper balance is important for good exercising.
Any
machine has a tendency to make noise. The same is true with your
treadmill. The more you use it, the more it will become noisy. These
symptoms show that now is the time for you to refurbish the motor of
your treadmill. But replacing a motor is not an easy task. You should be
careful about the compatibility of the new motor that you are intending
to use. Most of the treadmill manufacturing brands have in their offer
the replacement of parts of their models that includes belt and motor.
If
you have these company replacement offers with you, then you would save
heavy repair expenses. Apart from the motor and the belt, you may also
find a need to replace the display screen of your treadmill.