Elliptical articles
Learn how to get the best results from your elliptical with these articles and how-to videos. You’ll find helpful ideas for using and maintaining your elliptical, including easy DIY repairs. For more DIY advice, check out our elliptical repair help section for troubleshooting guidance and step-by-step repair instructions.
Effective articles & videos to help repair your elliptical machines
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Symptoms for elliptical machines
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Main causes: leveling feet need to be adjusted, loose frame bolts, unstable flooring…
Main causes: dead batteries, power supply failure, bad wiring connections, faulty control console…
Main causes: loose fastening bolts, damaged handle bars…
Main causes: weak batteries, loose wires, faulty control console…
Main causes: bad resistance motor, faulty control console, wiring failure…
Main causes: faulty reed switch, reed switch needs adjustment, wiring failure, bad control console…
Main cause: lack of lubrication on pivot points…
Main causes: dirty heart rate sensors, wiring failure, bad control console…
Repair guides for elliptical machines
These step-by-step repair guides will help you safely fix what’s broken on your elliptical.
How to replace an elliptical resistance motor
If the resistance motor is not changing the resistance on your elliptical, replace it using these steps.…
How to adjust an elliptical reed switch
If the console doesn't display the correct speed on your elliptical, adjust the reed switch using these steps.…
How to replace an elliptical console
If the console on your elliptical doesn't work, replace it by following these 3 easy steps.…