Seasonal Maintenance: Preparing Your Equipment for Winter

As the temperature drops and more workouts move indoors, your fitness equipment becomes the backbone of your winter training routine. Whether you're logging miles on a Landice treadmill, gliding on an elliptical, or powering through rides on a Landice bike, a little seasonal maintenance goes a long way.

Preparing your machine for winter helps ensure performance, longevity, and a smooth, safe experience every time you train.

Here are the essential steps to get your Landice equipment winter-ready. 

Winter often brings dust, salt, and debris from outside, much of which can end up inside your home gym.

What to do:

• Wipe down all surfaces with a soft, non-abrasive cloth.
• Vacuum underneath and around the machine, where dust collects.
• For treadmills: Clean the treadbelt with a soft bristle brush to prevent buildup that may affects other components.

A clean machine runs cooler, quieter, and more efficiently—especially important during winter’s increased indoor usage.

Inspect Power Sources and Surge Protection

Winter storms and home heating can create power fluctuations. Landice machines rely on stable electrical input, so winter is the perfect time to check your setup.

Best practices:

• Ensure your treadmill or elliptical is plugged into a dedicated, grounded outlet.
• Inspect power cords for wear, compression, or fraying.
• Confirm that no heaters or high-draw appliances share the circuit.

Stable power = stable performance.

Check and Adjust the Treadmill Belt (If Applicable)

Cold, dry winter air can affect treadmill belt friction and tension.

Winter tune-up recommendations:

• Check for proper belt centering while in use.
• Adjust tension if you feel slipping or hesitation.
• Lightly lubricate the deck if your model requires it.

A properly tensioned belt ensures a smooth stride and protects internal components.

Tighten Hardware and Inspect Moving Parts

Indoor humidity changes can affect bolts, joints, and pivots.

For ellipticals and bikes especially:

• Tighten all pivot points, foot pedal bolts, handlebar screws, and frame hardware.
• Inspect linkage arms, crank assemblies, and bearings for play or noise.
• For bikes: Check pedals, crank arms, seat posts, and handlebars for stability.

This quick step reduces noise and prevents unnecessary wear.

Visit our Technical Videos page for more guidance on equipment maintenance.

Monitor Temperature and Humidity in Your Workout Space

Winter conditions can challenge your equipment:

• Cold temperatures may thicken lubricants and affect electronics.
• Overly dry air can increase static buildup, impacting consoles and sensors.
• Areas near heaters can cause premature component wear.

Ideal environment for Landice equipment:

• Temperature: 55–75°F
• Humidity: 30–50%
• Avoid direct exposure to cold drafts or heating vents.

A climate-controlled space helps ensure consistent performance.

Schedule an Annual or Semiannual Professional Tune-Up

Just like a car, your high-quality equipment performs best with periodic professional maintenance.

A Landice-certified technician can:

• Inspect internal components
• Check motor brushes
• Perform deck/belt replacement if needed
• Test the drive system
• Ensure all sensors and incline motors perform to spec

Heading into the winter season with a clean bill of health ensures reliability all the way through spring training.

Stay Winter-Ready With Landice

Preparing your equipment for winter is one of the best ways to get the most out of your investment. With a little seasonal maintenance, your Landice treadmill, elliptical, or bike will deliver the smooth, quiet, commercial-grade performance you expect—even through the harshest winter months.

If you ever need support, troubleshooting, or a professional service appointment, the Landice team is always here to help.

Stay warm. Stay consistent. Stay moving.