Horizon treadmills are well built and sturdy, and their
durability is mentioned positively in Horizon treadmills
ratings. It is inevitable, however, that any piece of fitness
equipment will require maintenance at some point or another. And
it is, in fact, this regular maintenance that will keep your
Horizon treadmill running at its peak capacity for longer.
Maintaining your Horizon Fitness or Horizon Elite treadmill will
reduce the need for any repairs down the line, so it is a good
idea to incorporate regular checks of your treadmill into your
workout routine. Horizon Fitness treadmills are built to very
high specifications, so it is unlikely that these checks will
necessitate much action, but it is important to catch any
potential problems at an early stage. This small amount of home
maintenance can ensure the prolonged life of your treadmill, and
reduce the likelihood that you might need to purchase
replacement parts later on.
With careful maintenance, it is possible to avoid having to
replace parts of your treadmill too soon. Special treadmill
maintenance kits are available to help keep your treadmill in
peak condition, but you can just as easily use a soft cotton
cloth and a non-abrasive, non-acid based cleaner to keep your
treadmill in full working order. As debris can build up
underneath the running belt, it is important to check this area
regularly, and to wipe it down if necessary - this is a simple
procedure than can prolong the life of your belt and ensure its
continued safe and effective performance. Never spray your
cleaning fluid directly onto the equipment however, as this can
damage sensitive parts of your treadmill - instead, spray a
small amount on your cloth. Treadmill mats are always a good
investment - they can help prevent the uptake of debris into
your treadmill belt or motor, and they can help reduce treadmill
noise too. It will be very much appreciated by your downstairs
neighbour! Be sure to regularly check that your treadmill belt
is properly positioned on the treadmill deck too - loose or
ill-fitting belts can cause accidents.
Check the safety features on your Horizon treadmill on a regular
basis - these are not something that you can afford to have fail
on you in an emergency situation. Check your emergency stop
feature and do not use your treadmill if it is faulty - your
fitness is important, but safety must always be your primary
concern.
Horizon Fitness treadmills come with good warranties, but you
need to ‘activate’ them within thirty days of your original
purchase. You can activate your warranty by mail or by logging
on to the Horizon Fitness website. Horizon also offer great
customer support - their contact details are also available on
their website. If you are in any doubt about the safety of any
of your Horizon treadmill’s component parts, contact the company
immediately. The customer tech support department ask that
before you call, you have beside you the Horizon Fitness model
number, the serial number, and a brief description of the
problem you are encountering. Horizon also offer useful
troubleshooting advice on their website, so check their
frequently asked questions if there is a problem with your
treadmill - you might find a quick and easy solution with just a
click of your mouse.
Horizon Treadmills should supply replacement parts, such as the
running belt, free of charge if your machine is still under
warranty. Should your Horizon treadmill require a part after the
expiration of your warranty, the manufacturer will be able to
provide the part for you for a fee. Be sure to quote the serial
number of your treadmill when contacting Horizon for a
replacement part, and ask for it to be fitted by an expert if
necessary - Horizon offer ‘in home’ service. The proper fitting
of any repair part to your treadmill is absolutely essential to
ensure the continued safe use of your fitness equipment.
With some regular maintenance you will hopefully never have any
need to contact Horizon Treadmills for assistance with any
aspect of their treadmills, but if you do, you can be sure that
you will dealt with in a friendly and helpful manner.
