In this article I'll explain how a Horizon Fitness Treadmill warranty works, what everything means, and cover some common questions most buyers and potential buyers have. The least expensive of the bunch is the Horizon T71 model and I'll be using this Horizon Treadmill as an example.
What can a warranty tell you?
A treadmill warranty can provide a savvy shopper with a lot of information; it tells a consumer how much faith the manufacturer has in it's own products. My brother bought a Hyundai when they first came out, much to his dismay. The car was shoddy at best, and rested in our driveway gathering dust between trips to the dealer mechanic. The warranty was horrible, laughable at best. Hyundai knew they were making a poor quality car, so they couldn't back it with a good warranty if they hoped to be profitable. That was about a decade ago. Today, Hyundai backs every car with a 10 year / 100,000 mile warranty, one of the best I've ever seen! Why? Because Hyundai got their act together and started manufacturing better cars.
Likewise, you can find a quality treadmill by a seasoned manufacturer if you compare the warranties. Ask yourself "Is this warranty better or worse than comparable products." It may take some time, but if you're looking for a great treadmill, it's worth it!
The Warranty
The Horizon T71 comes with a 7 year motor, 1 year parts, and 1 year labor warranty.
Motor Warranty
What does my warranty mean? Well, the motor section of your warranty covers any defect in the motor for a period of 7 years. Let's say you're running on your T71 and hear a sputtering noise and your treadmill belt comes to a stop. If there is a defect in the motor, Horizon will send out a brand new motor to replace the broken one.
Frame Warranty
99% of all treadmills come with a lifetime frame warranty, it's the same for home gyms. The reason why is because it's cheap and if you can design a frame that won't fall apart, you have no business manufacturing a treadmill. I have seen some with 30 and 50 year frame warranties, but even those are few and far between.
What is covered under the frame warranty? Well, it's easier if I cover what it excludes. The electronic board that comes with your Horizon Treadmill is not part of the frame, neither is the belt, deck, or any electronic or mechanical parts. The frame, is everything else, the handle bars and the base of the unit.
Parts Warranty
I know it sounds confusing, but the frame and motor are not considered parts. What are the parts? That's everything from transport wheels to the
A common question I receive is "Why is the motor warranty longer than the parts warranty?" Because the Parts warranty covers things like the electronics console,
What about extended warranties?
Most Treadmill purveyors offer extended warranties, but those generally run half the cost of the treadmill, and in very unlikely event that your Horizon T71 breaks down or has an issue, it's usually cheaper to have your local treadmill repairman or woman come to your home and fix it. I know, I deal with these issues all the time when I sit at the complaint desk. Extended warranties are only good for inferior quality products and Horizon Fitness does not offer inferior quality treadmills
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