How To Repair Your Blender

Grinding or squealing sound

Reported 7% of the time

Hearing grinding or squealing sounds coming from your blender is not only irritating, but it may also indicate that a repair is needed. We have narrowed down the parts that are generally associated with causing these types of loud noises, and they are the blade, coupler, motor, and base. Once you have inspected these parts, review our troubleshooting guide for DIY repair support. Refer to your owner's manual for advice tailored to your model.

Burnt or electrical smell from motor

Reported 4% of the time

If your blender is emitting a burnt or electrical smell from its motor, it can be an alarming sign. We are here to help you diagnose and troubleshoot the reasons this may be happening, and fix the problem without having to replace your entire blender. The parts that are likely to cause this symptom are the blades, couplers (also known as couplings), seals (AKA gaskets, O-rings, washers, or sealing rings), the motor itself, or the brushes. Read on for a breakdown on how these parts may fail in order to determine the one you will need to replace in order to get your blender running good as new.

Won't turn on

Reported 3% of the time

If your blender won't turn on, this doesn't have to mean the end of its life. Try repairing your blender yourself, saving you on time and the expense of having it serviced or replaced. Check the base, motor, fuse, and power cord. Read our troubleshooting guide for tips on how you can locate the part that could be causing your appliance to not start, and continue reading for easy-to-follow instructions on getting it back to working perfectly. Your owner's manual will have more specific instructions for your model.

Controls / buttons don't work right

Reported 2% of the time

Are the buttons not working right on your blender? Before you consider purchasing a new blender, take a look at some of the common symptoms and diagnoses we have provided to help you fix it yourself. Check the switch, blade, sensor, motor, and base for any signs of damage. Read on for instructions on how to locate the problem part and how you can quickly and easily get it fixed.

Excessive sparks from motor

Reported 0% of the time

If your motor has excessive sparks coming from the motor, this can be alarming, but this is a common symptom that you can easily fix yourself. In most cases, the problem will be due to a damaged base or jar assembly. Check out our tips below for how you can determine which part you'll need to fix, and how you can do this as quickly as possible. Reference your owner's manual for specific advice for your model.

Trips the power source circuit breaker

Reported 0% of the time

Are you wondering why your blender keeps tripping the power source circuit breaker? We have listed the most likely causes and how to detect them, along with advice on how you can diagnose the problem yourself. The parts that are likely causing this are the blade, jar, motor, control board, or cord. Check your owner's manual for detailed instructions for your model.