Refurbished Treadmills

The basic difference between used treadmills and refurbished treadmills is that used treadmills probably haven't been refurbished. In other words, if you buy a used treadmill you're usually buying it in an as is condition, and more than likely from a private party. You won't get any guarantees nor will you be able to research the reputability of the seller. You will, however, pay far less in most cases.

Refurbished treadmills, however, are generally sold by retailers or wholesalers. They are used treadmills that may have had mechanical or body problems that have been resolved. You'll have a written guarantee of that resolution in most cases, and you'll be able to check out the reputation for reliability of the seller. You will, however, pay considerably more than you would buying a used treadmill from an individual.

Let's look at a refurbished treadmill from one online outlet store.

This retailer's refurbishing process includes their 45-year commitment to return each treadmill to like new condition. The first step in their refurbished process is to take the treadmill apart, right down to the core components.  

Each treadmill part is then test and those that are defective or worn are replaced. This includes the treadmill's stickers and grips. 

The next refurbished treadmills step is to inspect the frame and evaluate its need for new paint or powder coat. The pads may need to be reupholstered too.
 
The refurbished treadmills are then put back together, inspected visually and given a workout before they are packaged up to be shipped to the consumer. 

The first treadmill on this refurbished treadmills vendor site, a Cybex 540 Trotter retails new for $4095, but is offered as a refurbished treadmill for $900.

This home treadmill is heavy duty and rugged, and works for both running and walking.  There are many programs built into its electronic systems, with controls easily maneuvered on its push button console.   This refurbished treadmill delivers 115 volts of power and speed up to 10 mph. Its motor is DC, which is good, and its motor is 3 hp. Also adequate. The incline is high - up to 15 percent.
 
On this refurbished treadmill you can go through a number or exercise programs that include self-evaluation, recovery, speed training, cardiovascular workout and weight loss. You can ask the treadmill to take you through interval training, or make you climb hills or go on a 5k or 10k run. 
 
This refurbished treadmill's console offers readouts on percentage of incline, calories burned, the pace you're walking or running, the distance you've traveled on your treadmills, the time you've spent in your treadmill exercise, your speed, the number of calories burned, and the treadmill's power level. 

This refurbished treadmill is 28 inches wide and sixty-one inches long, although the running area is only 53 inches in length. This is adequate for running, but too short to be considered ideal.