Blender Overheating: How Do I Fix It? (FAQs Added)

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Overheating is a pervasive problem of blenders. Unfortunately, it is not possible to tell the exact reason for it. But there are some situations and reasons due to which your home blender or commercial blender gets overheated. In this blog, we will discuss all the possible ways to answer “How do I fix my blender from overheating?”

Before moving towards the fixing ways, consider some of the key points to avoid blender overheating and keep your blender durable.

Tips To Avoid Blender Overheating

Do not overload the blender

Blender’s jug has the limit mark, so do not exceed that limit. If not having the mark so at least keep the jug 2 inches empty. This will allow the blender to have enough space to blend correctly.

Do not blend for more than 2 minutes at a time

For blending blade moves continuously. And the continuous motion of blades creates friction, which ultimately produces heat. Therefore, to avoid overheating due to friction, stop your blender after every 2 minutes, at least for 15 to 30 seconds.

Blend too hard items in portions

The blender also sometimes overheats when too much effort is made by blades like for crushing ice, seeds, frozen fruits, or vegetables. To avoid the blender from overheating, blend such hard items in portions and give the blender enough time to rest in between.

How do I fix my blender from overheating?

Whoever owns a blender may face such problem of blender overheating. It usually happens when your blender gets old and is used a lot. This may indicate that there is some problem with the blender that needs to be resolved.

If you are stuck in any such situation, then try the below-mentioned ways:

Stop blender immediately to cool down

The very first thing to do is to stop your blender as you feel it’s overheating. Let it cool at least for 10 to 15 minutes, and then try again. If it happens again, then try the 3 tips mentioned earlier.

Reduce the quantity if it is overloaded.
Do not blend for more than 2 minutes at a time. This may also prevent the blender from overheating.
Blend too hard items in portions, so the blades may get relief and can work properly.

If you still face the blender overheating, then you need to check the following things.

Check its rubber gasket/washer.

Blenders have a rubber gasket, also known as the washer. It protects the motor from the liquid and other things to get inside the motor. Unfortunately, this rubber gasket/washer gets rotten, broken, or damaged over time and after multiple uses. This damage allows the liquid or other things to get inside the motor. Eventually, it starts working abnormally or even sometimes doesn’t work.

So, check your rubber gasket/washer, and if you find it damaged, replace it.

Check if any part is broken or damaged

The motor is a combination of different parts. If any parts get damaged, it starts creating problems like overheating, weird sounds, smoke, burning smell, or even doesn’t work at all.

So, if the problems mentioned above are not with your blender, then there is a 100 % chance of any part being damaged or broken.

You need to open the motor and check the different parts like brushes, couplers, connections, etc.

Blender’s blade might need replacement

The part of the blender that works the most is the blade. It makes lots of effort to cut, grind and blend items from soft to hard. This blade could be probably the reason for your overheated blender. To find out is it the blade problem or not you need to notice your blade’s behaviour. If it is just moving and not blending properly that means the blades are not sharp enough now and making extra efforts which cause your blender to overheat.

The other possible reason for overheating is that the blade attachments get broken or damaged. To check this, you need to take out the blade or remove the jug to check if it is damaged or not. The damaged blade can also be the reason for overheating. If you find any of the problems, in both cases you need to replace the blade. For that, you need to contact the company to get the exact model’s blade.

Check if your Coupler is Erode

The other possible damage could be in your blender’s coupler. After gasket, the coupler is the most common part of the blender that gets eroded. When the blender blends this part of the blender moves continuously which ultimately erodes it faster than the other parts. So, check your coupler. If you find any damage in it, then replace it with a new coupler. Changing of the coupler is not a big deal you can easily replace it.

Blender’s brushes might need attention

If still, you haven’t found the exact reason for the overheating, then go for the brushes check. These are used to pass electricity in order to function. If it’s damaged or torn so can cause your blender not to work properly. Smoke can also be observed due to this damage. You need to change it immediately because this damage can even be the reason for the fire.

To check brushes, you need to know your model, then either check it from the instruction manual or from the internet the right place and shape of the brushes used in your blender. Examine it, if found damaged or broken, fix it or replace it. Once again you need to contact your blender’s service provider or the store where you can find the same brushes.

What to do if found part broken or damaged?

If you have a warranty, then this would be best. Contact your service provider and claim your warranty. They will guide you and replace the part for you.

If not having a warranty, then buy that part and replace it.

Is it safe to use an overheating blender?

Absolutely no. It is not at all safe to use an overheated blender. Overheating is itself an indication that your blender needs help. The moment you realize it’s overheating, you need to fix it first then use it.

What would happen if the blender was left overheated?

It can cause severe damage to your blender. And in extreme cases, it can even produce fire. If it is left untreated then it means your blender is soon going to be of no use. If wants to increase your blender’s life then must overcome the problem as sooner as possible.

Still blender overheating? Replace the blender

What if still, your blender overheating? Then it’s time to change your blender. Maybe due to too much use, its parts are now weak enough that they cannot bear the load.

If it’s a part issue, then ok. But you cannot replace each part individually; for that, you need to change the blender.

Final Thoughts:

Blender overheating is a sign of any mishandling or damage which had to happen and affects the functionality of the blender. Do not take this issue for granted. Initial diagnosis can save your blender; otherwise, it can burn your blender as well.