Blender makes burning smell after liquid spilled on (maybe into) it

There is a slight burning like smell when I use my blender now. While making a smoothie, the bottom seal was broken and the drink spilled/poored everywhere. When I use the blender now, I smell this burning type smell. It's a good blender (Osterizer). Should I buy a new one?

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Best Answer

See if you can locate the source of the smell. Blenders are generally designed so that a simple spill doesn't cause permanent damage, but if the connection between the cannister and the motor came partially apart when the seal broke, it is possible that the little doodad they use to interface was damaged.

I've had a burning smell before when using a cheap blender with a high-wattage motor; where the drive shaft connected to the canister was rubber or plastic and stripped, producing a burning smell and lots of little black pieces.

Edit: Burning smell common to Oster blenders

A casual Google search shows that a lot of the Oster blenders and immersion blenders will produce burnt-insulation smells in use, some from the first day. In your case, it may be coincidence that it started when it did, or if there was ice in your smoothie that could have been enough strain to jiggle something out of alignment and start problems.

I'd start shopping for a new blender. The burning smell generally means your blender's days are numbered; that smell is the motor or its insulation overheating, and death is soon to follow. Repairing a burned-out motor will cost around the same amount as a new blender.

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Quick Answer about "Blender makes burning smell after liquid spilled on (maybe into) it"

The bearings in the blade assembly can become seized from liquid and food seeping through. This will cause the motor to work harder than it should, and either overheat or burn out. Dull blades from blending lots of ice or other hard foods can also cause stress on the motor, sometimes resulting in a burning smell.

How do you fix a burnt blender?

Step 1: Remove the blender base and locate the fuse in the wire from the multispeed switch to the motor. Step 2: Disconnect the wire and use a continuity tester or multitester to check the fuse. If the circuit is open, the fuse is blown. Step 3: Replace the faulty in-line fuse with one of identical rating.

Why does my NutriBullet smell like burning rubber?

When it gets close to the minute mark, it can start smelling like rubber burning on tires, turn it off!\u201d Never blend hot items in the NutriBullet. It may work in other blenders, but this machine is not designed to handle warm or hot liquids. Don't fill it over 2/3 full.

How do I stop my blender from smelling?

If your blender has a funky smell coming from the jar (and how appetizing is that?), there's a quick fix you can use. Cut up a lemon and add it to the blender. Add a bit of water, say half a cup or so, and then blend. The lemon helps pull odours out of the blender jar and will leave the blender smelling lemony clean!

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