Elliptical Trainer Warranties at a Glance

Below is a breakdown of the warranties for some of the more popular elliptical trainers. If you have read any of my reviews, you know the importance I place on warranties. They are a good indicator on the quality of the machine, and the components that comprise it. I have highlighted some of the better coverages.

Note: Sole and Spirit are the only brands offering 2 year service on most of their models.

Models	Parts	Labor	Misc.
Eclipse	1 yr.	1 yr.	Parts Warranty Limited*
Horizon Series	1 yr.	1 yr.	Brake: Life -
Horizon Elite Series	3 yr.	1 yr.	Condor - 2 yr. labor
Kettler	1 yr.	1 yr.	---
Life Fitness	3 yr.	1 yr.	---
Nautilus	10 yr.	1 yr.	--
New Balance	1 yr.	1 yr.	2 yr. electronics
NordicTrack	1 yr.	1 yr.	-
Precor	10 yr.	1 Yr.	-
ProForm	90 days - 1 yr	90 days 90 days - 1 yr	2-year parts & labor $99
Reebok	90 days90 days - 1 yr	90 days90 days - 1 yr	-
Schwinn	430 - 2 yr. 418 - 2 yr. 438 - 3 yr.	430 - 90 days 418 - 6 mths 438 - 1 yr.	430 - 1 yr. electronics 418 - wear items 6 mths 438 - wear items 1 yr.
Smooth Fitness	5 yr	1 yr.	Smooth 2.1 - 3 yr. parts Brake: Lifetime
Sole Fitness	5 yr.	2 yr.	E25 - 3 yr. parts/ 1 yr. labor
Spirit	2-5 yr.	1-2 yr.	Z110 - 1-year brakes
Tunturi	2 yr.	1 yr.	-
Vision Fitness	2-3 yr.	1 yr.	X6600 - 5 yr. parts/ 2 yr. labor

* Eclipse does not explain the details of their limited parts warranty. Considering how cheap their ellipticals are, I would be concerned about the extent of the coverage, and the exceptions.