Nov
28
I just bought a treadmill and when it’s running the vibrations bother the landlord in the apartment below me. Would putting a heavy blanket under the treadmill stop or dull the vibrations?
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U really can’t do that. I know it’s annoying, but nothings perfect. Luv ya!
Just use a one inch thick rubber sheet under each contacts of the treadmill with the floor.
They will cancell out the vibrations.
Mine works fine with this installation.
Happy work out and keep fit!
A blanket is not likely to help, it doesn’t have enough density. The problem is the floors are made from wood (I assume they are not concrete!) Wood is a good conductor of sound and vibration. You could try a thick pad, similar to a gym mat, but that would be costly.
Best bet – try to work it out with your landlord as to what time you can run the treadmill. Maybe moving it to a different room would reduce what he hears but I seriously doubt you will be reasonably able to eliminate the vibes.