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Buying a treadmill? Congratulations on making an investment in your health!
But if you want to save yourself lots of pain and loads of money, steer clear of these 3 common mistakes that most treadmill buyers make when purchasing:
#1) Getting Taken in by the
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Importance of Treadmill Belt Lubricants
Why Use Treadmill Belt Lubricants?
The belt and deck are both important parts of a treadmill. When
one of them breaks, it is highly recommended that both be
replaced as a pair to ensure that both will work perfectly with
each other. Replacements like this can cost up to $500 or more
for a quality treadmill.
However, the belt and deck life of a treadmill can be extended
through regular maintenance. Not only that, by using treadmill
belt lubricants you can reduce wear and tear on your machine's
other components thus, giving you less headaches in the future.
A Word of Caution
Not all treadmills need to be lubricated. Most decks now-a-days
are made with materials that does not require lubrication or are
pretreated. Lubricating these types of belt would actually do
more harm than good. It could increase friction between the belt
and the deck that can damage the motor. So be sure to read your
owner's manual for lubrication recommendations.
Also, not all treadmills are the same. A brand might make a
treadmill model that requires lubrication and another model that
doesn't. So do not make the mistake of assuming that a unit
needs lubrication just because previous or other models from the
brand needed one. To be certain, contact the manufacturer or a
certified service representative.
Types of Treadmill Belt Lubricant
There are 2 types of treadmill lubricants, wax and silicone.
Both of these come in a variety of forms. The wax has a powder,
granular, and solid form while the silicone is available in
liquid or spray can form. Read your owner's manual to know which
type of lubrication is needed for your machine.
How Often to Lubricate a Treadmill?
The lubrication frequency of a treadmill varies from one model
to the other. How often you should do maintenance would
ultimately depend on the type, size and quality of your
machine's belt and deck. But as a general guideline, lube at
least once a year for walkers/joggers and every 6 months for
serious runners. You might want to adjust these figures
depending on the number of users and how long the machine is
being used in a day.
Before You Begin
And finally, before you start lubricating, be sure that the
treadmill is unplugged from the power source. Also, always keep
in mind that unnecessary lubrication, as well as using the wrong
type of lubrication, can damage both the treadmill motor and its
other components. Again, always check the manufacturer's
guideline or with an authorized service representative to be
sure that you're doing your treadmill lubrication correctly.
About the author:
Aaron Co is an avid treadmill user for more than 6 years now. He
is the founder of TreadmillTips.com. A website that provides
unbiased treadmill
reviews & buying
tips so shoppers can choose the fitness equipment that suits
them best.
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