Treadmill symptoms
Won't power up, walking belt slips and console powers up but the treadmill won't start are three common treadmill problems. If your treadmill isn't working right, use our symptoms and DIY troubleshooting tips to find and correct the problem. Order repair parts by keying your model number into the search bar and finding the parts you need on the treadmill parts diagram. Follow the steps in the treadmill repair guides to install replacement parts so you can get back to your workout.
Symptoms common to all treadmills
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Main causes: damaged walking belt, improper belt tension, lack of belt lubricant, bad drive motor…
Main causes: damaged walking belt, improper belt tension, bad roller bearing…
Main causes: rear roller out of alignment, damaged walking belt, bad roller…
Main causes: missing safety key, bad control console, wiring failure, faulty motor control board, bad drive motor…
Main causes: faulty sensors, wiring failure, bad control console…
Main causes: bad control console, wiring failure, bad motor control board…
Main causes: no power, bad power cord, tripped or faulty overload switch, bad power switch, wiring failure, bad motor co…
Repair guides for treadmills
These step-by-step repair guides will help you safely fix what’s broken on your treadmill.
How to replace a treadmill motor controller
Your treadmill motor won't run with a defective motor controller. Replace the motor controller if it doesn't operate the...
How to replace a treadmill drive motor
A defective drive motor won't run when activated by the motor controller. Replace the treadmill drive motor if it doesn'...
How to replace a treadmill walking board
A worn-out walking board creates friction with the walking belt and causes the belt to slow down during use. Replace the...
Articles and videos for treadmills
Use the advice and tips in these articles and videos to get the most out of your treadmill.
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