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GETTING YOUR MOTOR REPLACED

Do you have an awful burning smell coming from your Weslo treadmill motor? A burning smell means there is something wrong with your motor. Some type of friction is occurring. This is just one of several types of commonly faced problems by treadmill owners. Not to worry – just yet. I’m here to give you a few tips.

The first thing to do is UNPLUG the treadmill and DO NOT turn it on again. Open the deck. Usually, if you open the deck and readjust the belt, that will fix the problem.

If that doesn’t work, you have 2 options:
1) Replace the motor
2) Upgrade

Replacing the motor yourself is very easy. Just make sure you read the manufacturer’s manual and make sure you purchase the correct replacement motor.

Now if your treadmill is a cheapo piece of junk (like the Weslo Cadence Treadmill C44) it may self-destruct by cooking itself to death from the insides.

In that case, you’ll have to purchase a totally new one. But this time, it would be wise to invest in a high-end, high quality treadmill by Landice or Nordictrack.

Your Treadmill Stops When You Get On It

If your treadmill stops functioning as soon as you step on it, that totally defeats the purpose. Do you agree? Okay. Nine out of ten that means your belt is worn or old. If it is a brand new treadmill, the manufacturer is responsible for replacing it. But you must make sure your warranty covers it. Still, it’s an easy problem to fix. But first, let me tell you a little anecdote.

Understanding Treadmill Lingo

Weslo C44 Treadmill claims to have 2.25 THP horsepower motor. A treadmill’s motor is only as good as its horse power. The actual horsepower rating of the Weslo Cadence C44 Treadmill is really around 1 to 1.25 horsepower…and it is the size of a soup can.

I have a cousin named Lula who bought the Weslo C44 because it had a maximum user capacity of 250 pounds and she had intended to lose weight quickly (she currently weighs about 285 pounds).

I’ve said this before in my reviews and I’ll say it again. When looking to buy a treadmill, make sure the maximum user weight is at least 50 pounds OVER what you weigh. Why?

Manufacturers generally over state the weight capacity on their machines and, if you want your treadmill to last, you need to factor that in.

Meaning, my cousin Lula should have purchased a treadmill with at least a 325 pound max user weight. She didn’t and she burned out her motor. Some people never learn!

The Moral of the Story is…

This is not a motor that was ever meant to be hauling 250 pounds. I’d have given it a ranking of 200 lbs at the maximum, but 175 lbs as a safer bet.

Okay, so getting back to fixing your Weslo treadmill motor. Always refer to your owner’s manual before doing any repair work. Remember to always unplug your machine first. Go under the hood that’s on the deck with a screwdriver. Once it’s opened, loosen the belt with your screw driver and slip it off gently.

Replace it with a new belt. Put the new belt on the same way you took off the old one but do it in reverse. This will make more sense when you read your owner’s manual.  Landice makes quality treadmills and quality motors for their treadmills.

Is Your Treadmill on Steroids?

If your treadmill gets tempermental, meaning it vascillates between speeds without you touching the controls, dusty speed sensors are usually the cause of vascillation between speeds. That’s also an extremely easy problem to solve.

Dusting off your treadmill regularly, opening it up and dusting inside of it will help keep dust at bay.

The Importance of Treadmill Maintenance

Treadmill maintenance is very important, especially if you buy an inexpensive brand like the Weslo Cadence Treadmill C44.
But you need to have your treadmill serviced regularly. If you can’t afford it or don’t have time, then it’s critical for you to perform service on your own.