Do I Need A Warranty on Fitness Equipment?

So, you just dropped a nice chuck-o-change on a shiny new treadmill (you're that much closer to your bikini photo shoot body!). When the sales associate asks if you'd like to purchase a warranty on your equipment, you stall. Your natural inclination may be to save money because you just spent money, which is precisely why you should say yes. 

Investing a few extra dollars now to cover potential damage to your beloved machine may actually save you more cash in the long run. The average cost to repair and maintain a treadmill is nearly $1200 (you might as well buy another treadmill!). Whereas a Sears Master Protection Plan is a fraction of that fee and you’ll also save big in the worry and mayhem departments.

Don’t be fooled: The product manufacturer will most likely offer a very limited warranty on defective parts and materials. Wear and tear, the day your dog accidentally breaks the button—that’s not covered, unless you have the Sears Master Protection Agreement. Here’s what you’ll get with the two-, three-, and five-year plans:

• Normal wear and tear coverage
• Unlimited service with no charge for parts and labor
• No lemon replacement guarantee
• Rental reimbursement
• Cosmetic damage
• Annual preventive maintenance
• 25 percent discounts on non-covered parts and repairs

Fitness is a long-term investment, as is your gear. You want it to stick around. Now the only thing you have to worry about is shopping for smaller-sized jeans!