| Purchasing treadmill parts can save you the hassle | | | | When you get ready to repair your treadmill, |
| and the cost of buying a new machine. In order | | | | there are several places to check for problems. |
| to decide which treadmill parts are right for you, | | | | The best place to start looking is the belt and the |
| though, you will need to decide what is wrong | | | | deck. Each step described will, of course, depend |
| with your current treadmill. Replacement of | | | | on the model and brand you have. To check out |
| certain parts may be required, and repair of other | | | | the deck and the belt, you must loosen the |
| parts may help fix your machine. It is best to | | | | tension roller. Be careful, though. If you get it too |
| consult the diagram of your treadmill in your | | | | loose, you will lose the bolts out of the roller shaft. |
| owner's manual before you undergo any kind of | | | | Next, inspect the belt itself for a smooth, |
| repairs. | | | | consistent feel. Any uneven wear or potential |
| Where Can I Get Parts For My Treadmill? | | | | seam failure requires a complete replacement of |
| Treadmill parts are available in a number of | | | | the belt. The deck should also be very smooth. |
| different locations. Your local exercise outlet may | | | | You may also want to test your treadmill's motor. |
| carry parts for your brand, whether it be | | | | You can do this by hooking a battery into the |
| Proform, Nordic Trac, Sears, or something else | | | | treadmill's power supply. You can use a cordless |
| entirely. If you do not have a nearby exercise | | | | drill battery, a car battery, or a lantern battery. |
| equipment outlet, you may have to turn to the | | | | Checking the roller sleeve is also a good idea. On |
| internet to find parts for your treadmill. There are | | | | a number of treadmills, the drive roller has a |
| a number of websites dedicated to the sale of | | | | traction sleeve that helps the belt operate at a |
| parts for treadmills and other exercise equipment | | | | lower level to prolong the life of the machine. The |
| pieces like the Total Gym. | | | | sleeve can slip off to one side, causing problems |
| Where Do I Start? | | | | with the treadmill itself. |