Treadmill Troubles? Don’t Worry, This Guide Will Teach You How to Fix It Yourself

As living standards improve, more and more people are purchasing treadmills for home use. These devices offer the convenience of working out without having to leave the house. However, what should you do if your home treadmill breaks down? Hiring a professional repair service can be costly and time-consuming, and transporting a bulky treadmill for repair is inconvenient. If we can learn to identify common treadmill faults and master some simple repair techniques, we can easily fix these issues ourselves. Why not give it a try?

Here are some common treadmill faults, maintenance methods, and precautions summarized for you:

Treadmill Controller Faults

If you encounter the following issues, it indicates a problem with the treadmill’s controller, which may need to be replaced:

1. After powering on and pressing the start button, the treadmill immediately runs at high speed and cannot be stopped.
2. The display and buzzer are normal after powering on, but when you press the start button, the time window counts down 5 seconds, the buzzer sounds again, and the treadmill does not start.
3. The display and buzzer are normal, but the running belt does not move after starting the treadmill.
4. The display is normal after powering on, the relay closes when the treadmill starts, but the running belt only moves slightly and then stops.
5. The display is normal after powering on, but the relay does not engage. Pressing the start button does not move the running belt.

Treadmill Motor Faults

If you notice the following problems, the treadmill’s motor may be malfunctioning and might need replacement:

1. The start, stop, and speed adjustment functions are normal, but the treadmill has poor load capacity. It works fine when empty, but cannot function properly when someone is on it, usually due to weakened motor magnetism.
2. The display and controller are normal, but the treadmill does not respond after starting. This is typically because the carbon brushes are misaligned or stuck and need to be reinstalled or replaced.
3. The motor accelerates automatically after starting, but the running belt stops after 0.5-3 revolutions, or the speed is unstable during operation. This is often caused by severely worn carbon brushes.
4. After starting the treadmill, there are collision noises or abnormal loud sounds from the motor, indicating motor damage.

Treadmill Electronic Timer Faults

If you experience the following issues, the treadmill’s electronic timer may be faulty and should be replaced:

1. The treadmill powers on and starts normally, but the speed adjustment functions do not work.
2. All digital tubes light up simultaneously after powering on, but the buzzer does not sound, and none of the buttons work.
3. Without pressing the start button, the treadmill automatically runs at the lowest speed after powering on, and the speed adjustment functions do not work.
4. The start and stop buttons work, but the treadmill can accelerate and cannot decelerate.
5. Pressing the start button allows the treadmill to run at initial speed, but it stops after 5 seconds.
6. After starting the treadmill, the speed display window shows a single kilometer reading, and the speed adjustment buttons do not respond.
7. The start and stop buttons work, but the treadmill does not respond to speed adjustment buttons.

Precautions

Understanding the above fault symptoms can help you perform self-repairs within your capabilities. However, if the issue is beyond your skill level, it is still advisable to seek professional repair services.

Finally, I would like to remind everyone of some important precautions when using a treadmill: Always warm up before using the treadmill and gradually increase intensity to avoid straining your thigh and calf muscles, which can also damage your joints. A warm-up period of about 15 minutes is generally sufficient. When preparing to get off the treadmill, gradually slow down to prevent dizziness or fainting. Limit exercise time to around forty minutes to avoid sports injuries. Additionally, pay attention to adjusting your breathing during exercise. I hope everyone can become a healthy runner.