A burning smell releasing from your Blendtec blender can be quite alarming. Perhaps you were making use of your Blendtec blender to crush your ingredients, and you found out that it was emitting some kind of burning smell.
You didn’t have an idea of where the smell was coming from in the blender, and you were scared of it having any fault. We’d find out in this blog post.
“Why Does My Blendtec Smell?” One reason why your Blendtec Smell is due to the faulty components in the blender.
Below are the components that are likely to cause your Blendtec blender to smell.
- The motor.
- The blades.
- The sealing rings.
- The brushes.
- The coupling.
The motor
Contents
The motor is one of the most important parts of a blender. This component is one thing your blender needs to work and without it, you can’t get anything done. One reason why your Blendtec blender smells is that the motor is heated (overheated). When your Blendtec blender is connected to the socket, the electricity that passes through the motor heats it.
The heat can vaporize oils and other items on or closer to the motor and result in a burning or hot smell. In this case, the blender is supposed to be pulsed, not continually used, especially for more than 25 seconds or 30 seconds. In addition, crushing a lot of hard seeds or ice in your Blendtec blender can overwork the motor, causing it to smell so bad.
The blades
Another important component in a blender is the blades. Without the blades, your hard seed, ice, frozen foods, herbs, spices, and other ingredients cannot be ground. In a blender, there are usually different blades to offer you different consistency of your ingredients.
Once they are overworked, they will begin to release some kind of burning or awkward smell. When food or liquids gets trapped in the blade bearing, it can cause your motor to work harder than it should. And once your motor begins to overwork itself, it will overheat.
Furthermore, if your blender’s blade is already blunt and you are still making use of it, it can have a huge effect on the motor causing it to smell. This is to tell you that if your blade is damaged, using it regardless can damage your motor.
The sealing rings
The sealing ring is also known as the blender seal and it is part of the blender’s blade assembly. Once this ring is damaged, it can cause your blender’s motor to get damaged too and emit burning smells.
The motor is affected because the ring is cracked, so it is allowing the liquid or powder from your blender jar to get into the motor. Imagine how much damage the liquid that got into the motor would have caused and you can only get to know due to the smell.
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The brushes
When your blender is always used, the brushes would easily be worn out. When the brush turns to an arc, you’d know it has worn out, plus it will begin to smell and bring out smoke.
The brushes play a huge role in the motor as they transfer electricity that makes your motor operate. When these components are damaged, there is no way your motor will work. If the motor works, it will get damaged completely in the end.
The couplings
The couplings sort of have a connection with your blades. Once the blades are overloaded, the couplings would fail. If the couplings melt, it could cause your motor to burn out and smell. So, you shouldn’t overload your blades with too many ingredients, especially the hard ones.
How do I stop my Blendtec blender from smelling?
Having known why your Blendtec smells, the next thing is to stop it from smelling. Below are the ways to stop your Blendtec blender from smelling.
- Identify the fault.
- Change the faulty part.
- Try troubleshooting it.
1. Method 1- Identify the fault
As aforesaid, faulty components in your Blendtec blender can cause it to smell. So, before you can stop the smell, you have to identify which of the components in your Blendtec blender is faulty. After identifying the fault, then you can proceed with changing the part.
2. Method 2- Change the fault parts
You can stop your Blendtec blender from smelling by changing the faulty parts such as blades, rubber ring… Try as much as possible to fix faulty part immediately you notice any malfunction. Below are steps to fixing faulty parts blender parts.
For faulty blades assembly
Step 1
Get a new blade assembly that works for your blender.
Step 2
Unplug your blender from the socket.
Step 3
Disconnected the blender jar from the base.
Step 4
Remove the agitator and seal.
Step 5
Put the new blade assembly in your blender.
Nb– the seal is between the blender jar and agitator, not the base and agitator.
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For Faulty brushes
If the brushes in your Blendtec blender are the reason why your Blendtec is smelling, then you have to get a new motor. This is because once the brushes are damaged, the motor is damaged. As aforesaid, the brushes pass electricity to the motor for it to operate.
Instead of changing the motor, it is advisable to buy a new Blendtec blender. This is because you’d hardly get a motor that works with your blender jar. So, rather than going through the stress of returning the motor if it doesn’t work, you can purchase a new blender.
For faulty sealing rings
If you find out that the sealing rings in your Blendtec blender are the issue, then you can change it by doing the below.
Step 1
Buy a new sealing ring.
Step 2
Remove the jar from the blender’s base.
Step 3
Take away the blade assembly.
Step 4
Remove the old sealing ring.
Step 5
Then, put in the new one. Not to forget, the sealing ring was in between the agitator and the jar.
For faulty couplings
If the coupling is the fault, then you have to change it to stop the smell. You can do that by following the step below.
Step 1
Buy a new coupling that can work with your Blendtec blender.
Step 2
Use a screwdriver to bring out the old coupling in your blender.
Note– It is located on top of your blender base. The part that allows your blender jar to connect to the base.
Step 3
Ensure there are no metal bits on the spindle before you put the new coupling you bought.
Step 4
Use the screwdriver to tighten the new coupling to the spindle in a clockwise motion (counter-clockwise motion to be precise).
3. Method 3- Try troubleshooting it
If you notice the burning smell coming from your blender, you can troubleshoot it to see if the smell will stop. You can troubleshoot your blender by doing the below.
- Remove the jar on the blender base.
- Start the blend cycle without the blender jar on the base.
- If the smell stops when doing this, then the jar is the problem and you have to replace it.
- If the smell doesn’t stop, you can reach out to Blendtec customer service for more troubleshooting tips.
How do I clean my Blendtec?
After using your blender, it needs to be cleaned so it can be reused. Also, so that it can last for a long period. Below is the way to clean your Blendtec without damaging anything.
Materials needed:
- Warm water.
- Liquid dish soap.
- Microfiber towel.
Step 1
Pour 1 cup of warm water into the blender jar.
Step 2
Add one drop of your liquid dish soap to it.
Step 3
Use the blend jar lid to cover it.
Step 4
Put the blender jar on the base and connect the plug to the socket.
Step 5
Pulse for about 3 to 5 seconds or you can press the clean cycle if your blender has.
Step 6
After doing that, rinse your blender twice.
Step 7
Dampen a microfiber towel and use it to clean your blender base. Ensure you squeeze out excess water in the towel, so it doesn’t go into the motor.
Note
- Never use a bristle brush or any hard brush to clean your blender jar.
- Do not submerge your blender jar in water, it can reduce the jar’s lifespan as the seal can be affected.
- Your blender shouldn’t be exposed to a temperature of more than 186⁰ Fahrenheit – 80⁰Celsius.
- Ensure your blender jar is dry before you place it on the base.
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Conclusion- Why Does My Blendtec Smell?
If your Blendtec blender starts to smell, you can easily fix it yourself or call the brand’s customer care service for help. Also, before you can fix your blender, you need to know what is happening.
Luckily for you, the reasons why your Blendtec blender is smelling have been listed in this blog post. An additional tip on how to clean your Blendtec blender was also provided in this article. I hope it helps.
