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Blendtec Total Blender: Why is my blender smoking?

Wed, 24 Apr 2024 22:09:42 -0700

My blender has been louder than normal for a few days and today it started smoking and when I lifted the jug off there was a lot of black flakes. Any ideas what is wrong with it and how I can fix it?!

⟐ Commented April 24, 2024 at 22:09 MST

Blendtec Total Blender: Whats the model number of the switch?

Sun, 30 Mar 2025 12:33:26 -0700

I need to replace the power switch on my blendtec it's faulty what's the model number so I can replace it.

⟐ Answered March 30, 2025 at 12:33 MST

Blendtec Total Blender: Where can I buy brushes for my blender?

Sat, 26 Jul 2025 07:31:51 -0700

The model number is ICB6

⟐ Commented July 26, 2025 at 7:31 MST

Blendtec Total Blender: Is this repairable or is it time to move on?

Thu, 12 Feb 2026 18:57:28 -0700

Is this repairable or is it time to move on?

Should I attempt to repair or move on? Also, any suggestions on the Blendtec model I should purchase next?

Picked this one up in 2009/2010 from a neighbor…$150. My family of 8 has been using it ever since. Unreal!!

Recently (over the last 6-8 months) our blendtec started sounding loud-er as if it was metal on metal. I dismantled the entire unit today and discovered the following: (see photos). Assuming the bearings wore out causing the rotor /drive shaft /commutator segments to turn off axis leading to this grinding and the pitted effect? Thoughts? Suggestions? Comments?

Purchased this Blendtec Model: ES3 Serial #: 12222 up 14 years ago from a neighbor. I’m pretty sure it’s gameover for this machine.

Update (03/26/24) ===

Here are the disassembled parts for reference. It's important to note that dislodging the rotor from the motor base—the part on which the blender jar sits—was challenging due to a snug fit. A hammer and a steel punch were needed to tap it out successfully.

⟐ Commented February 12, 2026 at 18:57 MST

Blendtec Total Blender: My Blendtec Stealth Blender started sparking and then stopped working!

Tue, 26 Mar 2024 19:30:25 -0700

The blender shot out some sparks, then smoke and stopped working. Does anyone know the cause and have a fix? Could it be the carbon brushes?

⟐ Commented March 26, 2024 at 19:30 MST

Blendtec Total Blender: What's wrong with my Blendtec Blender?

Mon, 30 Jun 2025 16:22:08 -0700

My blender only runs for about 2-3 seconds. It's supposed to run for 2-3 mins. And it stops after 2 seconds and says "overload". Is it because of the speed sensor or the carbon brush?

⟐ Commented June 30, 2025 at 16:22 MST

Blendtec Total Blender: How is a leaky blender jar fixed?

Thu, 01 Feb 2024 18:05:08 -0700

for my Blentec total blender

⟐ Commented February 01, 2024 at 18:05 MST

Blendtec Total Blender: Can a leak at the bottom of Wideside jar (blade seal) be repaired?

Tue, 29 Nov 2022 02:29:51 -0700

The Wideside jar leaks through the bottom central portion where the blade is attached. Can it be fixed?

Blendtec Total Blender: Blender will start then quit immediately with a? What is wrong?

Wed, 02 Nov 2022 22:21:33 -0700

Blender has a rattle in the base, like a loose piece,

Have not been able to use for months. Total in use less than a year.

⟐ Answered November 02, 2022 at 22:21 MST

Blendtec Total Blender: My blender food processor or food jug is not spinning but the engine s

Thu, 05 Jan 2023 13:53:23 -0700

My blender food jug is not spinning but the engine is spinning well

⟐ Answered January 05, 2023 at 13:53 MST

Blendtec Total Blender: blade hesitated before it moves,

Sat, 21 Sep 2019 07:05:57 -0700

speed picks up after awhile, but much less power then normal.

sometime the blades won’t move, but moder is running.

⟐ Answered September 21, 2019 at 7:05 MST

Blendtec Total Blender: How do I fix a leak at the bottom of the plastic container (blade)

Wed, 19 Jul 2017 14:23:47 -0700

How do I fix a leak at the bottom of the container (through blade attachment)?

⟐ Answer accepted July 19, 2017 at 14:23 MST

Blendtec Total Blender: Why does my blender stop spinning?

Sat, 03 Sep 2016 08:00:53 -0700

I own a Blendtec Q-Series it is newish, recently when I turn the blender at any setting it starts for a second then stops for a few seconds then starts again. This happens whenever it is used.

⟐ Answer accepted September 03, 2016 at 8:00 MST

Blendtec Total Blender: Why my blender start super fast? even when it starts on speed 1

Sun, 20 May 2018 20:54:14 -0700

the blender suddenly starts to do that, a few weeks back was just acting normally.

Blendtec Total Blender: The "Speed Down" button is not working. How can I fix it?

Wed, 19 Jul 2017 12:28:45 -0700

The "Speed Down" button is not working. How can I fix it?

Blendtec Total Blender: no power? is there a fuse?

Wed, 30 Nov 2016 08:09:15 -0700

Blendtec jar failed (hard on Motor). got replacement jar. Now motor base does not have any indication of power. Is there a fuse? beyond that i'm lost