I have a AFG - 5.3 AT treadmill that's about 4 years old. The start-stop buttons have quit working and I hear this is a common problem with treadmills that use these ribbon strips. I'm not sure if the issue is with the buttons themselves, with the control board, or somewhere else. I've looked online and the only part I can find to replace those ribbon buttons would be to replace the whole console for $470 plus tax / shipping, then I have to install it myself and then hope it fixes things.
Now the treadmill was only $1000 new and I'm reluctant to sink more into it, however, my only other option is to buy another treadmill as I need the convenience of a treadmill at home to get in those late night / early morning runs.
What should I do, drop $470+ on parts and try to fix it, or drop $1k or more on a new treadmill?
Now the treadmill was only $1000 new and I'm reluctant to sink more into it, however, my only other option is to buy another treadmill as I need the convenience of a treadmill at home to get in those late night / early morning runs.
What should I do, drop $470+ on parts and try to fix it, or drop $1k or more on a new treadmill?