Can the scale be used on carpet or is it best on the bathroom floor?
1482221
Have not tried on carpet, but I believe all scales work best on hard floor, not carpet.
1912245
The directions said not to but to give you an accurate assessment, I just weighed myself in the bathroom where it is usually kept and it gave me accurate readings. Then I placed it on my somewhat flat carpet and the first time it said I weighed 14 lbs. It wouldn't even give me the other readings. I placed it back in the bathroom, stepped on it and then placed it back on the carpet and it wouldn't even come on the second time. So I guess my answer would confirm that it would only give accurate readings on flat surfaces where the weigh can't be distributed under the scale to give a false reading. Sorry if this isn't what you wanted to hear. However, I love it and love the features of it. It was well worth the money spent. I also purchased their food scale and love it. Now I want to cook just to weight my food. I am not disappointed by either one and enjoy the nice dcor it adds to my bathroom and kitchen.
2011901
I keep mine in my bathroom. I have had it for about 3 months now and it works great and is very accurate. Best scale I have ever owned.
1961826
Simple solution to using it on carpet, go to Home Depot and purchase an appropriate sized (18x18) ceramic floor tile for $10. I've been using my scale on a tile on a carpeted floor for years.
999258
Our unit is on commercial carpet.. I went and looked and appears it would sit on thicker carpet without a problem. If it is an issue, lay down a piece of gym rubber matting and problem solved. The unit is really very nice, company staff have commented on how it is as just like their doctors office scale.
2048285
Agree with V.B. My bathroom floor has small hexagonal tiles and the scale fluctuates. On the hall wood floor it takes a few seconds (and me keeping still) to display the weight. It does visually waver thru a few ounces each way before displaying the weight.
130412
Like most scales, this scale IS NOT accurate on carpet. I brought the scale out to a fairly low pile carpet and weighed myself. It said I weighed 78 pounds. I weigh almost twice that number.
799927
Thank you for your message John. I would like to direct you to Health-O-Meter to answer your question regarding the calibration process. Their Tech Support division can be reached at 800-638-3722. They can assist you regarding any questions you may have on recalibration. The scale can be used on carpet, but I would recommend placing something underneath the scale to stabilize it like a piece of plywood. Please let me know if you need any additional assistance. Thank you very much!
688919
Yes, I tried it on carpet. However, I strongly recommend saving your money. The product MALFUNCTIONS the same on carpet, wood surfaces, and vinyl. I tried it throughout my home...and it would pop-up with weight readings when no one was standing on the scale. This began after 4 days of usage.
1912244
well Dolores the book does recommend a hard flat surface but your carpet sounds like it would be ok and to my way of thinking as long as it's on the same place all the time then it's going to record your weight on that surface. does that make sense? anyway mine is on the bathroom tile that has groves and i still love it.
1537404
I don't have thick carpet so I don't know.Maybe get a piece of plywood and I suspect it will be ok.Scale has an error of about plus/minus 5lbs...
512913
I've received the same readings wherever I place this scale. As with any scale, it should be on a hard surface rather than carpet or rug since an uneven or cushioned surface can affect the reading. This particular scale gives a higher weight for the first reading after it is moved; this is part of the recalibration process. After that, it should give consistent readings. It will recalibrate when it is moved again so allow for that (weigh yourself more than once and ignore the first reading) the first time you use it in the new location.
1160367
in general any scale needs to be on a flat firm surface. if your bathroom is carpeted I would think that to be quite unusual ---GOOD LUCK
1264509
I have my Scale on a wood floor. I have not tried it on any other floor type.
1537307
I haven't tried it on a carpet. Sorry can't help with that one. I think it is probably worth a try though!
1360388
Yes, it's stable to use on carpet. It was a really good buy and worth the price in my opinion. Enjoy!
1899542
It's fine to use on carpet, we have it in the basement on top of a thin carpet, it's nice for the price! My husband weighs 235 and it works well for him.