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title: "How long does a treadmill last?"
description: "A treadmill lasts 7–15 yr. How that compares to other things, and where the number comes from."
url: https://atoneplace.net/how-long/treadmill/
site: "At One Place"
---

# How long does a treadmill last?

**Typical lifespan: 7–15 yr**

A motor-driven belt on a deck, letting a user walk or run in place.

> Typical service life before replacement.

## How that compares

*Treadmill against things of a similar time.*

- Treadmill: 7–15 yr
- Cheetah: 8–17 yr
- Dishwasher: 7–13 yr
- Sofa: 7–20 yr
- Green anaconda: 10–30 yr
- Cougar: 8–20 yr
- Rottweiler: 8–12 yr
- Wild boar: 4–14 yr

## What that means over time

*Assuming the typical lifespan above and immediate replacement.*

| Period | How many you would buy |
| --- | --- |
| Per year | 0.1 replacements |
| Over 10 years | 1 of them |
| Over a 30-year mortgage | 3 of them |

> Lifespans are medians under ordinary use, not guarantees. Maintenance, how hard it is used, and build quality move individual examples a long way in both directions — which is why the range above is as wide as it is.

## More about a treadmill

- [How much does a treadmill weigh?](https://atoneplace.net/weight/treadmill/) — 40–200 kg
- [How much does a treadmill cost?](https://atoneplace.net/cost/treadmill/) — 400–6,000 $
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- [Treadmill vs Oven](https://atoneplace.net/vs/oven-vs-treadmill/) — Side by side

## Common questions

### How long does a treadmill last?

A treadmill lasts 7–15 yr. Typical service life before replacement.

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- [How much does a treadmill cost?](https://atoneplace.net/cost/treadmill/)
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## Sources

- Typical range compiled from manufacturer specifications — At One Place (/about/)