How much maintenance does the machine require? Is this one you have to wax every so often?
918176
We have never had to do anything to it. I don't have my owner's manual handy, but we went throughout it when we got it. We're pretty sure it didn't say anything about maintenance; certainly nothing about waxing. It highly recommended an isolated 20 amp plug and a surge protector, rather than a traditional 15 amp plug like most houses have. We had a plug installed. You should also use it indoors only because it really is a computer and sensitive to the elements and dust. We keep the area well vacuumed.
918177
I've had mine for three years with no problems. I've never waxed it. Don't believe it is required for this model
918178
All treadmills require periodic maintenance if you want it to last longer. Here is the list of items from my owner's manual: Vacuum Under Motor Cover & Check Wiring (Every Other Month)Clean & Inspect Deck for Lubrication (Every Other Month)Lubricate Deck (Every 90 hours or sooner if dry)Inspect Belt Tracking (Monthly) Adjust if necessary
918179
All treadmills require periodic maintenance if you want it to last longer. Here is the list of items from my owner's manual: Vacuum Under Motor Cover & Check Wiring (Every Other Month) Clean & Inspect Deck for Lubrication (Every Other Month) Lubricate Deck (Every 90 hours or sooner if dry) Inspect Belt Tracking (Monthly) Adjust if necessary
1730012
Our cars are garaged and don't spend much time outside. Based on this the wax has held up perfectly & still beading after about 2.5 months. I would expect in real-world, Florida summer sunshine conditions you would have to re-wax at least once every two months. Car gets washed every two weeks.
67092
Yes! That's the beauty of this machine. It's not a one speed "buffer" like you see at the auto stores and such. It's truly several machines in one. The speed control is one of the best I've used in a machine (and I have been a professional detailer for 20 years). On lower speed (1-3) you can use a soft pad (black or tan) for waxing, then switch to a microfiber pad for buffing. Higher speeds (5-6) are optimal for defect removal (scratches, water spots, etc.). Machine is nicely balanced. Also, unlike the buffers (where you're stuck with a fixed head size), you can use varying sizes of backing pads, allowing you to use varying sizes of applicators. I have 6" for large areas, 4" for better control/small areas, and 2" for detail work. Meguiar's also stands behind their product. My first one died after 14 months. I lost the receipt. I called Meguiar's and got ZERO grief/problems. Their response was simple- "here's our address. send it back. We will send you a brand new one. we want you to be happy with our product".
472993
At least 2. It will also depend on how much wax build up there is. The more build up, the more you may have to use to remove it.
971327
Like anything else, it has to be cleaned after each use. It's not hard to thoroughly clean and is a great machine.
800754
No you don't as you have just purchased it. When it's time to clean it after it's first use then you oil it. The oil is bought separately. I recommend that you purchase the maintenance kit and this will have oil included, as for now you don't have to oil it at first installation.
2192854
Depends on how often the chairs and table are used. Mine sees use on the weekends (dining room) and I try to wax them about 3 times a year. The wax is quite durable and the lack of smearing is a big plus. I feel it adds a huge amount of protection against spills. Hope that helps.
275611
I replace mine every month. I shave every other day and clean the razor on the Eco setting.
1589036
I have had it for almost a year and have not replaced it yet....if you keep it clean it lasts a long time depending upon how much its used.
1618665
I have not cleaned mine yet because I am the only user. I wash and sanitize my hands and feet before I use it. Then I leave it on. If you need to clean it be sure to turn it off and allow the wax to harden in the container this makes it easy to remove the wax. Then I wipe the unit out with paper towel to remove any hard wax remaining in the unit. If the unit is really dirty, then be sure to clean it really good but do NOT immerse the unit in water. PLEASE watch this Youtube video with video instructions, http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cwue_-dy10I. Dr. MDupree
383973
I have had none. I just blow it clean and brush it off after each use. It is a workhorse. Use it periodically. I have had no issues. I sometimes spray a little oil on the till blades. unit still looks new
446714
This is for the machine only. You will need a pad driver, pads and of course you will need wax
1006557
Yes it's the only maintenance required and way to do that is to push up on the tiny metal pin at the very bottom of the site glass, the tank needs to be pressurized. I do have to add that my compressor stopped working after the first use. The auto stop failed a d now I have to use it on the constant run mode
1458474
It is depending of the use, if you use it every day the maintenance could be weekly. It you just used it often. Then give it monthly.
1970898
Wipe on and wipe off. No machine buffing required. I use an applicator pad to put it on, and a microfiber cloth to take it off. This is by far the best wax I've ever come across.
1845483
Authorized bissell repair center says that they have a lot of these little things in their shop, all under warranty, all with the motor having burnt in the first year... they are waiting on Bissell to send them a replacement...so I would say, no, if it's not under warranty it's not going to be worth servicing. If I had to do it over again, I would not have gotten this piece of crap.
1948195
You need no maintenance , I got them for 3 moths now, I just clean them with dry towel.