The motor is quite silent, but the belt makes a loud noise like it is brushing against the bottom when I walk on the treadmill. Is this normal?
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No that is not normal. Have you lubricated the bottom of the belt with the recommended silicon spray lubricant?
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OK so I have this treadmill, when the belt is making noise it means that it is unbalanced on one side. In other words, one side of your treadmill is higher than the other (left side or right side.) To combat this, there are little feet on all four corners that you can mess with to change the level. What happens is that the belt just moves closer and closer to the lower side and then it rubs. So try to push the belt back into the middle and see which side it starts to move towards as you walk on it. Then increase the height of that side.
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No, the belt is pretty quiet too. You may need to adjust your tracking if it is hitting the sides, or make sure nothing is touching the belt from underneath
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Nope. Sounds like it's out of alignment. Use the two allen screws at the back to adjust the belt so it's running straight down the center.
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Alignment + lubrication will reduce the brushy sound. How to do it is in the manual.
1547515
Unfortunately, I think this is somewhat normal. I had one bike that was really loud, and only got louder as the faster I peddled. Sent the bike back and the new bike also makes noise from the belt and drive train. I think this is normal and is poor quality of this sunny bike model.
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My wife says: The machine does not make any more or less noise than any other machine she uses. It does make a peculiar noise when powered up to "rehome" the needle to exact center if it is not already there. This is normal, but there is noting in the user manual about this. In general, she thinks that it IS pretty quiet and adds that it is a very good machine. Mike
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Do you mean "at beginning" of a cycle or when it is newly installed? It does make a suffcient amount of noise during every cycle; however, it should not "walk." And the noise will continue as time goes on but at least it is working! I am still pleased with this washing machine.
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it isnt noisy or squeaky. i've had it since April and it's the same now as it was then. i'm only walking on it though, so running might make a difference. as for the incline, i never go above level 2. never measured it.
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I do not have this problem, but there are two tension adjustment rollers to fix your issue. They are at the rear of the unit and require the large hex key that was supplied with the treadmill. You should read the manual to see how to do this adjustment. I hope this helps.
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Mine is on the 2nd floor, in fact it is in an area that is open to the downstairs. No noise and no pounding like a treadmill. The only noise is from the TV that I watch while doing it. As for damage the floors, I do have carpet upstairs but I did purchase a mat for it to go on. Once in place it certainly doesn't move while you are doing the exercises.
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I find it to be quite loud - when running it sounds like I'm stomping my feet on it. I've been running routinely at gyms for 10+ years and have never had this issue. My model may have a defect though, I don't know.
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I do not know Andrew but I am a recent owner of the same Treadmill and have had to frequently adjust the belt to keep it centered and noticed my belt would slip but thought it was because I was not lifting my foot up high enough when I jogged - now I wonder if it is an issue with the machine. I will call Precor customer service and ask them these questions.
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Honestly, probably not. My main noise from treadmill is just from the movement of the belt, but the sound isn't a real issue with me. I turn on the TV and really don't hear any bad noises. Take care
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Mine makes a clicking noise too. I wouldn't mind, but the clicking noise is quite loud compared to the machine running on the "Low" setting. I haven't tried this yet, but maybe it only clicks in "Auto" mode? I didn't notice it for the first few days when I had it running on High all the time.
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Hello, Keep in mind that the board is inclined, that's why the belt slides backwards, sometimes mine does it. I think is normal. I don't mind because anyway, that is the purpose: keep on moving. You control the speed of course...After all this time using it....It became my BEST FRIEND EVER!!!! You should see my legs!!! so toned! I tight some weights along with a pedometer and walk for 40 minutes 3 times a week (Now, but at the very beginning, I was doing only 10-15 min and I was drained! lol)...This is a REAL work out!!! My pedometer shows I burn over 500 calories (Depending on my speed) This treadmill is not so comfortable like the regulars (Electric ones) that we all are used to, but It's been a great help for me. From mid January till now, I dropped 20 pounds combining this work out and reducing calories and I love it! Be patient and give it a try, hope it works for you, like it does for me.
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Hi Hazel -- I wonder if you ever resolved this problem. I have been using this treadmill for a few months now and loving it but today it started making a clunking sound when belt running. I found the user manual online but there is no mention of the problem. You call it 'clicking' I call it 'clunking' but I think we could both be having the same problem, so am wondering if you ever resolved this. Any advice you might have would be much appreciated.
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The treadmill only beeps when you push a button, however this can be disabled be entering the "Engineering Mode" by pushing Stop + the Up arrow for three seconds. Cycle through to F015 and change to Off and you should be good to go. It's quiet enough that when I'm on the phone or a conference call using a USB microphone that no one can tell. If it's a video conference, people can and do see my head moving from walking, but that's about it.
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I have been using the treadmill for about 6 months. It's not noisy and only beeps 3 times when you press start and stop as others state increasing your speed does beep. I have a co-worker in the same office about 8-10 feet away and they can't hear it. as you increase your speed the belt will get louder. I am walking at 2 miles per hour with no issues.
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No. It is very quiet. I know what you're talking about (how annoying is that clanking sound all day???). This has been the best pedometer I've ever owned. I'm very pleased with it.
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On HORIZONFITNESS.COM there is a troubleshooting and general questions section. I found instructions and a video on how to lubricate the belt! It looks easy. You take the blue wrench thing provided, loosen the back screws, located on the very end of the treadmill on both sides, loosen each counter clockwise 10 to 12 turns. then lift the belt , one side then the other, squirt the oil in a zig zag fashion. Run the treadmill for 3 minutes, then walk on it for 3 minutes. BEFORE you turn it on retighten the belt clockwise on both sides the same number of times you loosened it. The video is very helpful. Hope it helps!!