Used Treadmills
How To Repair Your Treadmill Smartly And Confidently?
Home treadmill is always a cherished
equipment for any health conscious person. Treadmills are runner
machines that become part of your daily exercising after all. So if in
case your treadmill falls apart and distorts your exercising regime, you
need to be aware of the following treadmill repair facts:
Motor:
Motor is the heart of any treadmill. And only a heart specialist should do a
heart operation or a transplant! Whatever may be the depth of your love
for the heart of your own treadmill, don't express it yourself. You need
a specialist to repair it.
But then, treadmill motor repairs can
be costly. Look out for the invoice of the treadmill and the relative
papers. In all probability, the warranty on the motor will protect you.
Sometimes, it is a life time warranty. Get the motor repaired through
the manufacturer only.
But if the motor is not under warranty,
even in that case, call the manufacturer. They often have exchange
program, and in all probability they will replace your broken motor, and
you will get it on a discounted price.
Do not try to open the
motor whose warranty is still in operation. You will lose your legal
safeguards in relation to the warranty.
Running
belt:
The running belt requires special and constant attention as
debris can pile up under the running belt. Wipe it down regularly. It
increases the life of belt and the performance will be better, without
any noise. Be patient. Never spray the cleaning fluid right over the
equipment. Have consideration for the delicate parts of the equipment.
Treadmill mat:
Buy a good tread mill mat. It is a very
good investment, from all points of view. It helps to reduce the
treadmill noise. Treadmill positioning and consequently the alignment of
the belt are very important. Wrong alignment can result in accidents!
You need to give top priority to your safety. If your treadmill is
faulty in any area, and howsoever small may be the fault, do not use the
treadmill unless you rectify the error.
You also need to care for
the following aspects:
Treadmill protection:
Dust and
moisture are the enemies of any electrical equipment. Protect your
treadmill well. Have a careful and well-planned maintenance schedule.
You know it well-“Prevention is better than cure”. Look out for the
special maintenance kits that are available in the market.
Troubleshooting Advice:
Your treadmill manufacturer is
bound to have on his website, useful troubleshooting advice. Check their
frequently asked questions column, and get your knowledge updated so
that you can give a better presentation of your problems with the
treadmill.
Local newspapers:
Scan the local newspapers.
You are bound to get some people, who are desperate to dispose off their
old treadmills, lock stock and barrel, for very low prices. You will be
able to find one, the parts of which are suitable for your treadmill.
This bargain should work well, as you sill have some more parts ready
with you in case you need them in future.
All in all, I wanna
convey a single message, if you know how to repair your treadmill, do it
confidently! But you also need to know how not to do it!