Moving A Treadmill Downstairs

Taking the time to thoroughly consider the machine the path you need to negotiate to reach the basement and the new space the treadmill will occupy will save you effort and.

Moving a treadmill downstairs.

Treadmills are heavy and bulky but if you need to move one don t despair. Stand on one side of the treadmill and have your moving assistant stand on the opposite side. Move the treadmill with a furniture dolly. First i separated the top pedestal from the base frame and made sure to take care with the communications cable not to pinch or damage it.

To avoid injury and back problems a hand truck will make moving a treadmill not only easier but safer. I just moved my own treadmill from downstairs to upstairs so i can give you a hands on experience. Shifting the treadmill either within the room or down a flight of stairs or to any other premises it is important to know how to move it safely. You ll also need a furniture dolly if you have to move a treadmill downstairs or upstairs.

Depending on your treadmill there are different options for moving it. In the case of moving a treadmill more hands can be better. With a bit of planning preparation and foresight the chore can be performed in a simple straightforward manner. One critical aspect of moving a treadmill with a dolly is to be sure the equipment is centered on the dolly and the weight is distributed evenly.

However we recommend a furniture dolly for any large scale treadmill that is going up on a moving truck. Moving a treadmill haphazardly or with less care can result in injury to the men and damage to the equipment. Take a look at how they will move the treadmill on your upcoming move. Treadmills can weigh close to 300 pounds which makes moving them around difficult.

Moving a heavy treamill techs working safely pro fitness movers. If you need any additional tips shoot us. You can enlist a partner to help you manually move the treadmill but the bulky shape combined with the weight can still be dangerous. When you are moving your machine upstairs from the basement or downstairs from.

If your treadmill has wheels you can just tip it and roll it. Carefully and being sure to lift with your legs lift the treadmill simultaneously with your assistant and slowly move it to place it on the furniture dolly. This can be done by two movers that can handle 45lbs of weight. For families with wheeled treadmills it s easy to get the machine rolling from one room to another.