April 20, 2023

Treadmill repair guides

These treadmill repair guides and videos can help you get your exercise routine kick-started again by showing you how to replace common parts such as the walking belt and drive motor. And Sears PartsDirect has more treadmill repair help for you, including troubleshooting advice and maintenance tips for top brands such as Icon, ProForm and Weslo. Search your model number to find a complete list of replacement parts, then order the part you need.

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Repair guides common to all 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 motor correctly.

Repair difficulty
Time required
15 minutes or less
How to replace a treadmill walking belt

A worn walking belt will begin to slow down during use. If your treadmill walking belt is worn out, replace it using these steps.

Repair difficulty
Time required
45 minutes or less
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't run.

Repair difficulty
Time required
15 minutes or less
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 walking board if it's worn or damaged.

Repair difficulty
Time required
30 minutes or less

Symptoms for treadmills

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Main causes: faulty sensors, wiring failure, bad control console
Main causes: bad control console, wiring failure, bad motor control board
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: no power, bad power cord, tripped or faulty overload switch, bad power switch, wiring failure, bad motor control board

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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