Fitness Equipment Servicing Company - What You Expect?

For safe operation and maximum benefits, all types of fitness equipment require regular service and preventive maintenance. Poorly maintained equipment can experience catastrophic failures that are very expensive to repair. In addition, equipment that does not receive regular safety inspections and service can cause major injuries to users. There's plenty to go wrong with fitness equipment: Cables can fray, bolts and screws can loosen, welds can fail and dust and dirt can damage expensive components such as motors and belts. Here's what to expect from a fitness equipment servicing company.

Fitness Equipment Servicing - Preventive Maintenance is Key

Depending on frequency of use, fitness equipment needs daily, weekly, monthly and yearly service. To get the most from preventive maintenance procedures, be sure they are performed by a qualified and experienced service technician who has access to technical support from the manufacturer. During a service call, the technician will perform a safety inspection of the equipment to check items like welds, tightness of nuts and bolts, seat supports, pulleys, chains and cables. Next, the technician will remove the motor cover and clean all components in the motor compartment, especially those with optical sensors.

More on Service Call Activities

On strength equipment, the servicer will check and clean the guide rods. The next step is complete lubrication according to manufacturer's specifications using the appropriate lubricant recommended by the manufacturer. Items lubricated will include all pivot points, threaded rods, chains, sprockets, guide rods, rollers and seat adjustment mechanisms and other moving parts. Types of lubricants used include silicone spray, PTFE spray and anti-static spray. PTFE is a lubricant that reduces wear and friction, which helps lower the energy consumption of equipment. Silicone is a non-grease lubricant and impregnant that is suitable for use on plastic.

Other Maintenance Activities

The technician also will inspect all power cords, power supplies, batteries and other electrical and electronic components for both functionality and safety, calibrating electronics when necessary. When the maintenance procedures are complete, the technician will performance test the machine to verify both integrity and correct performance. Finally, the technician will supply documentation describing the maintenance performed and parts (if any) installed.

Cleaning

Cleaning is generally is the owner's responsibility, but do ask the technician what sort of cleaner is best to use. Generally, a gentle vacuuming of the motor and motor compartment is needed every month. The structural components such as rails and handrails need just a quick wipe with a soft, damp cloth. If a stronger cleaner is required, be sure to use one approved by the manufacturer.

Benefits of Professional Fitness Equipment Servicing

The first and most important benefit is increased equipment life. Along with this, fewer breakdowns occur, and when they do, they are generally minor and less expensive. Properly maintained equipment also reduces the chance of injury. Because the technician uses a comprehensive checklist when servicing fitness equipment, all key components are covered.

To maximise benefits from all types of fitness equipment, regular professional service is essential.

Find out how we can help you with our fitness equipment servicing by calling our friendly office staff on 0845 6410753 or email contact@fitnessworld.co.uk