Life Fitness warranty for cardio machines
The short version
Life Fitness doesn't cover everything, but keeps frame and parts covered for life. That full coverage is the same as most of the 19 brands we compared, which typically cover nothing in full. You don't need to register to get this coverage.
From Life Fitness's published warranty, checked October 2026.
What's covered
Full coverage: everything, parts and laborPartial coverage: some parts only, you usually pay labor
Purchase5 yrs10 yrs+Full: NonePartial: to lifetime
- Partial coverageFrameLifetime
- Partial coverageParts3 years
- Partial coverageMotor3 years
- Partial coverageConsole3 years
- Partial coverageLabor1 year
Varies by model line
Life Fitness words its warranty differently for some lines. This page shows the least generous one.
- EllipticalsFull: None. Partial to lifetime
- TreadmillsFull: None. Partial to lifetime
The fine print, decoded
What it leaves out
- Normal wear and tear
Good to know before you buy
- Covers the original buyer, or someone given it as a gift before it was used. Not transferable.
- Using a home model in a gym or business voids the warranty.
- Coverage lengths depend on the series; check your model's series.
- Only one replacement running belt is covered during the warranty.
How other brands compare for cardio machines
- 1. Horizon Fitness45/100 · Full: None
- 2. JumpSport45/100 · Full: None
- 4. NordicTrack45/100 · Full: None
- 5. Spirit Fitness45/100 · Full: None
- 6. Sole Fitness40/100 · Full: None
Where you buy it matters
How long stores give you to return it
Longest return window first, for cardio machines.
- CostcoMost itemsNo fixed deadline
- Sam's ClubMost itemsNo fixed deadline
- BJ's Wholesale ClubMost items365 days
- WalmartMost items90 days
- ScheelsMidwest and Mountain West storesMost items90 days
- Academy Sports + OutdoorsMost items60 days
Show all 8 stores
- Nebraska Furniture MartMidwest and Texas storesMost items30 days
- Play It Again SportsMost items7 days from delivery
From each store's published return policy, using its rule for cardio machines where it has one. Member and holiday extensions aren't counted. Check yours before you buy.
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