Does this scale work on carpet?
1961821
No. It has to be placed on a level, hard surface. You can use it in a bathroom if you have carpet everywhere else.
1961822
I have short pile , I think the call it berber style carpet and will work on it but I prefer to use it on my bathroom tile.
1961823
I haven't actually tried it on carpet, so I don't know. Most scales don't work well on carpet. If I didn't have a hard floor to set it on, I think I would cut a board, or buy a cutting board or something hard to set under it on the carpet.
1961824
I use mine on carpet, but the carpet is thin not plush and it works fine, hope that helps!
1961825
I have only used on the bathroom floor. I just tried it on carpeting and it didn't work. I believe most scales work consistently on a hard surface, not carpet.
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.
988926
Not really. Sometimes it works sometimes it doesnt. Its a great scale overall though.
1317798
After reading your question, I tried out the scale over a thick carpet, and the readings were all over the place! The scale is very unreliable over thick carpet, but it may produce better results on thin carpets (I was not able to test that scenario). I would imagine that all scales will have problems with thick carpets since the cushioning would throw off their balance. It would be best to use the scale on a hard surface such as the kitchen floor.
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!
615126
It has four little rubber feet so as long as they all touch it should work fine. I wanted a scale that would work on carpet and this one has no moving parts for about one inch off the floor so it does just fine on carpet. If the floor is especially rough as in, say, rustic tile, then I'd use a pad or flat board under it to make sure all the feet touch. The scale base is pretty ridgid but somewhere up around 250/300 pounds you might be able to get it to flex a little. Good choice for odd circumstances tho----
1732596
Yes, it works well on carpeted floors. It will add some slight resistance but nothing that will damage the carpet.
2199136
Depends how heavy the carpet is per unit area. It works initially but loses the grip after a while. For heavy carpets that happens fast. I hope I can find better option.
1264509
I have my Scale on a wood floor. I have not tried it on any other floor type.
130889
Is the scale level? If on a carpet, it may not be accurate. Try a hard surface.
2117281
It does work on carpet, but it works more slowly. The pile height may play a role in the speed of the brush rotation also.
1371237
Yes it works on carpeted floor. Just be aware it will leave a weighted ring on the carpet just like any other piece of furniture. Proceed with caution based or the duration of the amount of time you keep it stored in one place on the carpet.
565172
Sorry for the delay. Been away. Yes, it will work on carpet. If the carpet is dry when you place it, then if the carpet gets damp or wet the device will alarm. It does need to be placed flat in its back.
1602674
I haven't tried it on carpet yet. Only on hard surfaces like ceramic tile. Love it on this surface.
1651036
Balance scales work on hard wood floors if you have them on carpets the weight of the scale will be off. I also find that if i place this on carpet even thin ones the weight is of
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
1541462
yes it does work just great on carpet. I have mine on carpet for the past year and have had no problems
1537407
I would say not as well as it does on a flat surface. When I weighed myself with this scale being on a thick carpet, it was not the same as when I'd had my weight taken at my physician's office. I waited an hour or so and then weighed myself with the scale on a flat, hard surface. It was then the same weight as it was in the doctor's office. I was told, then, by the nurse that it is always best to weigh yourself - on ANY scale - on a FLAT EVEN surface. I believe this to be accurate information. But I wouldn't worry about a difference of 1-2 pounds!!