How to make your treadmill quieter
Treadmills are great machines. If you love to run you need to give a treadmill a try. These fantastic machines are a runner's dream come true. You can program a treadmill to increase speed, incline, and to monitor your heart rate. If you have ever had to run outside in the winter then you know how valuable such a device can be. The freezing air or snow can actually become painful. On a treadmill you can actually run comfortably inside your own home at the speed and difficulty that you choose. You can program particular workouts into the machine so as to challenge yourself and get increasingly more strenuous workouts. You can also listen to whatever music you want while running on a treadmill, or watch whatever television program you might like. Treadmills are fantastic machines for almost anyone interested in exercise. Some consumers have complained, however, about the noise that comes from using the machines. This is particularly troublesome in the home, where the noise can be particularly intense, and where it can cause a disturbance. Imagine trying to listen to your favorite music, or watch your favorite television show while an annoying clicking sound keeps coming from your treadmill. If your treadmill is making allot of noise you may be able to do some things to improve the situation.
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The first thing to do is make sure that the machine has been properly taken care of. Make sure that the treadmill is well lubed. Follow any instructions given by the manufacturer regarding care of the treadmill. Make sure that the deck bolts are tight and that the belt tension is set a proper level. If the machine appears to be in total working order then you should consider some other possibilities.
Is the machine on an even surface? If the machine sits on a surface that is not level it might shift and make a noise. Try moving the machine or putting something under it to make it more level. The treadmill should also be on a solid surface so that it does not move or tip.
Hard surfaces tend to reflect the sound back so a completely solid surface will be louder than one that absorbs sound. If your machine is on hard wood or stone, it will probably be louder than a machine that sits on carpet. There are treadmill mats that you can purchase that help to absorb the sound while providing stability. If you do move the machine to a softer, more absorbent surface, make sure that it is stable enough for use.
If you have just bought a treadmill and find it to be very loud, the reason may be that a new machine needs some time to adjust itself. There are many moving parts in a treadmill and they need a little bit of time and use to work together and smooth out the chinks. Run the treadmill for about forty five minutes when you first get to allow for this type of adjustment.
If after trying all of these techniques you find that your treadmill is still making a large amount of unusual sound, have it examined by a professional. Do not try to fix or take apart the treadmill yourself. These are very complicated machines and taking one apart will probably create worse problems than you can imagine. Another thing to consider is that your treadmill may simply be louder than others. Before you by a treadmill make sure that you check it for noise output. If it seems loud in the store then it will certainly be loud in your home.
