Is a Fitness Equipment Diagnosis Truly Worth It? (2024 Update) Check out our video covering why a diagnosis is worth it! When a fitness machine breaks down, many people think they know exactly what’s wrong. Maybe they’ve seen the problem before, maybe a previous company gave them a part number, or maybe […]
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Why Age and Design Matter: Understanding Treadmill Endcap Failures Plastic Endcap With 3mm Wall Thickness When maintaining and repairing fitness equipment, especially older treadmills, it’s not uncommon to encounter challenges with worn or brittle components. One common issue involves the tensioning system of the walking belt, particularly when critical components are made of plastic rather
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The new year is right around the corner, and with it comes renewed energy, fresh goals, and a surge of New Year’s fitness resolutions. Whether you have a home gym or manage fitness equipment for a facility, now is the perfect time to check on your machines to ensure they’re in top condition. Just like
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Treadmills are widely used both in home gyms and commercial fitness facilities, but keeping them running smoothly requires proper maintenance. One crucial component of treadmill care is lubrication. The right lubricant will extend the life of your treadmill and ensure that it functions properly over time. However, not all lubricants are created equal, and one key factor to consider is viscosity. In particular, understanding lubricant shear and the advantages of using a higher viscosity lubricant will help prevent common treadmill problems.
Is a Fitness Equipment Diagnosis Truly Worth It? Check out our video covering why a diagnosis is worth it! Statistically, the evidence is overwhelming that the most cost-effective way to repair your machine is if it is professionally diagnosed first. We always knew this, but now we’re happy to have the data to
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Deciding whether to upgrade or repair your fitness equipment can be challenging for any gym owner or fitness enthusiast. At Huff-n-Puff Fitness Repair, we understand the importance of making the right decision to keep your workouts uninterrupted and your equipment in optimal condition. If you’re in Milwaukee, WI, and grappling with this dilemma, our expertise
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Although every element of our preventive maintenance service is important, I would rank interior cleaning at number three, right behind lubrication and hardware tensioning. No matter the type of equipment in your home or gym, basic cleaning will go a long way toward maintaining its appearance as well as ensuring the longest possible life of
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Before writing this article, I had a difficult time deciding what the more important topic would be, treadmill lubrication or keeping your treadmill (or any other machine) clean and free of dust and debris. While both are at the top of this list I decided to focus on treadmill lubrication first. My reason for doing so
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Dave S. from Frankfurt asks, “during my service your tech was using a meter that he plugged my treadmill into. He explained everything as he was working on it, but could you go over it again?”Certainly, Dave, we’d be happy to. Treadmill amp draws are a very important part of our preventive maintenance service as
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With all the rain lately, we’ve been asked this quite a bit. Our answer is always the same for treadmills, ellipticals, bikes and every other piece of equipment we work on. That answer is: “the high probability of frame failure.”
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