Why should you pay for treadmill assembly?
Good question. Paying $1,000 or more for a treadmill is a pretty big bill. Then you have to decide if the extra $150 to $300 for the assembly is worth it. Very often, the free shipping offered by many online treadmill retailers seems like a great deal – why ruin it by paying for a premium assembly service?
The 6 reasons to pay for a treadmill assembly are as follows:
- With treadmill assembly, there is a better chance that your treadmill will be assembled correctly when it is assembled by a professional. I know you would have no idea if I assembled a treadmill correctly. You’d probably end up with extra bolts and other parts; Not a good situation when I’m running 6 mph on a belt that, if it doesn’t work right, could throw me backwards.
- Setup includes placing the treadmill in a room of your choosing. Don’t strain your back by moving your treadmill around the house, especially when going up or down stairs. Most high-quality treadmills weigh over 200 pounds and are bulky.
- Save yourself the frustration of assembly. For handy people who like to put together complicated equipment and furniture AND have the necessary tools, assembling the treadmill will be fun. For the rest of us who dread spending hours and months of our lives in the stress of treadmill assembly, the cost is well worth it.
- Look at the cost of assembly (usually $150 to $300) in relation to the value of the treadmill. If your treadmill costs $300, it’s probably relatively easy to put together and won’t justify a $150 assembly cost. However, if your treadmill costs $1,600, it’s probably a complex machine and worth spending between $150 and an additional $300 for professional mounting.
- Do you have the necessary tools? Otherwise, you’ll end up wasting money and time on tools you may never use again.
- Get your treadmill up and running right away. There are no doubt stories of people who bought a treadmill only to have it sit in a box for months.
When should you not pay for treadmill shipping?
- If your treadmill purchase is a lightweight manual treadmill that costs less than $500, then curbside delivery is probably fine. They are lighter and easier to assemble.
- If you are very handy and have all the necessary tools to assemble a treadmill, go for it. If you have trouble putting together a bookshelf, I suggest paying the additional cost for assembly, if you bought a higher-end treadmill.
- You have absolutely no more money.
How much does the assembly of the treadmill cost?
Assembly costs range from $150 to $300, but these figures include shipping and delivery to the room of your choice.
Important information about the assembly of the treadmill:
Not all online treadmill stores offer treadmill assembly. If you would like assembly be sure to ask if it is offered.