Weslo Cadence Treadmill C44: Do-It-Yourself Home Repair

Sooner or later your Weslo Cadence Treadmill C44 will need repair. You’ll want to be able to fix it quickly and without having to spend a lot of money.

I’m going to help you diagnose, solve and repair your treadmill problems with some simple do-it-yourself tips. And, I’ll also give you some tips to avoid future problems with your Weslo Cadence Treadmill C44.

Your Treadmill is as Good as its Warranty

Almost all treadmills, after the expiration of the warranty period require replacement and repair so that it keeps functioning well. That’s why your treadmill is only as good as its warranty.

Hopefully you’ve kept your manufacturer’s guide – as the Weslo Cadence Treadmill C44 warranty has a short life span. But that’s what you get when you buy a cheapo treadmill. You shouldn’t worry though – just yet. I’m going to give you some do-it-yourself tips for fixing your jalopy of a treadmill.

Tell Tale Signs of Trouble in Treadmill Paradise

Do you have an awful burning smell coming from your treadmill? A burning smell means there is something wrong with your motor. Some type of friction is occurring.

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. 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.

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.

If Only You Would Have Purchased a Landice…

The most important parts of your treadmill are the motor, the belt, and the deck. Since the motor is the be all and end all of your treadmill, it really makes sense to purchase a high quality treadmill with a high quality motor – like a Landice L7.

Belt

If your Weslo C44 belt becomes worn you may have to replace it depending on how worn it is. The alternative is to constantly apply grease to the chain that supports the belt. Keeping it oiled will increase the lifespan of the treadmill’s chain.

Deck

Your deck needs to stay lubricated because the more you use your Weslo Cadence Treadmill C44, the more worn out the deck becomes – as with any treadmill.

Your treadmill belt then starts to lose its centeredness. The belt either gets tracked towards the left or the right. The belt needs to be centered at all times.

A ratchet or screw driver will remedy this problem for you and re-center it. Read your manufacturer’s guide. It provides you with basic troubleshooting procedures.

Given that the Weslo Cadence Treadmill C44 is not one of the top-of-the line treadmills, but rather, one of those treadmills for money conscious people who just need to incorporate some type of movement in their day, you're Weslo C44 motor is likely to give out on you before your warranty expires. My suggestion? Look at my resource box and visit my treadmill review site to find the best, high quality treadmills.