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  • How to Fix A Squeaky Elliptical
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Step 1

              How to Fix A Squeaky Elliptical
  • Test out your elliptical by swinging the cord side to side and listening for noise.
  • Is the squeaking coming from multiple locations or maybe just one screw? Most likely, it will be the coming from the connection between the bolt and the cord.

Test out your elliptical by swinging the cord side to side and listening for noise.

Is the squeaking coming from multiple locations or maybe just one screw? Most likely, it will be the coming from the connection between the bolt and the cord.

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Step 2

  • Use a general multi-purpose cleaner and a dry cloth or paper towel to remove dust and gunk from your machine.

Use a general multi-purpose cleaner and a dry cloth or paper towel to remove dust and gunk from your machine.

Step 3

  • Use compressed air to get rid of debris that is harder to reach, especially parts that cover the bolt and cords on your elliptical.

Use compressed air to get rid of debris that is harder to reach, especially parts that cover the bolt and cords on your elliptical.

Step 4

  • Use WD-40 wherever two pieces connect to make sure there’s no rubbing between parts. Make sure to get it deep in the corners and really saturate the metal.
  • You can also use it in places you think might get rustier over time or might collect moisture.

Use WD-40 wherever two pieces connect to make sure there’s no rubbing between parts. Make sure to get it deep in the corners and really saturate the metal.

You can also use it in places you think might get rustier over time or might collect moisture.

Step 5

  • Use a cotton swab to apply grease to the bolts.

Use a cotton swab to apply grease to the bolts.

Step 6

  • Test out your machine to make sure that it no longer squeaks by doing the same motions from Step 1. If your machine still makes noise, repeat Steps 3 through 5.

Test out your machine to make sure that it no longer squeaks by doing the same motions from Step 1. If your machine still makes noise, repeat Steps 3 through 5.

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