How to fix a leaking Magic Bullet blender
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Three types of leaks are typical. The large rubber seal around the base, the blade shaft gaskets, or the blade assembly.
Hopefully this video will be helpful in your ability to fix your magic bullet blender and getting back to making your green smoothies or whatever in no time! - แนวปฏิบัติและการใช้ชีวิต
Whew, I thought I was missing a part when I reassembled the blade assembly after extensive (hand wash) cleaning on my mini bullet as it leaked when I went to use it. Turns out I just didn't tighten it enough, did it by hand the first time, used pliers after watching this. Thanks! No more leak!
Andrew, you inspired me to fix my Magic Bullet!
The blade in my 5 year old unit was wobbling quite a bit and as a result was making quite a racket when I used to use it.
I took it apart and took the small white nylon O ring on which the blade sits to my local ACE hardware store and found a replacement for it. I picked one up that was about an eighth of an inch thick because that's how much my old washer had worn out.
Once I replaced, it - voila, it sounded normal again! Total cost $0.27!!!
thanks for that tip. I'll be heading to Ace tomorrow to do the same! Can't wait to have the blender back (use every day for morning greens drink, +)
Can you get those nylons ring at Home Depot or lowes?
Thanks, Andrew for your comment I also had the same problem with my Magic Bullet....so off to Ace I went, and with my 27-cent rubber washer my blender no longer wobbles....but now I needed to replace the washer gasket that the food container sets on.....so I took out the washer heated up a little water (NOT BOILING ) in the microwave dropped the washer in the water for about 30 seconds let it cool, it expanded and it works just fine for me. ( ps. do not put your hand in the hot water!)
The motor underneath lets off a slight smell and it's a little loud th-cam.com/users/postUgkxCKuMxLnvr6fJd_M4SE-n7trcGj3zEUHq but considering it's size and how hard it works to do the job, it's sort of expected. I assume the smell will go away over time. Overall, I love this cute little blender. The extra cups and lids are great too!
Thank you Andrew! I Use this magic bullet blender everyday to blend food for my special kid. Our life depends on it so, you can imagine without this blender we can't feed our son. Today one of the hard rubber gear worn out completely so, i was thinking to buy whole new set but your video is going to help me. Thank you again!!
Thank you - leaks have made the bottom of the bullet a mess. Great video!
It has made me Hate the bullet...it leaks through the MOTOR
The video is short and to the point, and very helpful. It includes links to purchase replacement parts.
Thank you, sir! MUCH APPRECIATED! The internal (facing food) gasket was the culprit. Luckily I had one gasket of the same diameter. Now I need to get the manufacturer to notice this failure point....
My magic bullet brush is all worn out, I do hope I will be able to use your video to fix it. Thank you. Awesome video!
If the gaskets contacting the plastic cups are worn out then Andrew DIY is correct but unfortunately his fix to replace the flat nylon washers is not going to cure the problem since they are only there as friction devices and not as sealers between the shaft and the brass bushing (which is what I have in my Magic Bullet, I believe the NutriBullet has ball bearings instead). The only guy that I found to be correct is David Amblin below so when I took my blades apart I just replaced the 6x10 mm red silicone or rubber O ring above the brass bushing, lubricated it with a tiny dab of vaseline and voila! problem was fixed, So stop trying to find the flat washers, but if you want them they are available at Lowe's as Hillman nylon Std (SAE) 1/2"OD x 1/4" ID x 1mm thick. Good luck folks, but Magic Bullet stopped being my favorite because of this persisting issue.
Really great video! I just got mine from my workplace and I'm anxious to use mine after I thoroughly clean it!
I'm impressed! I think I might be able to do this myself. Thx John.
Thanks for the tip on using the pick tool! I was struggling to get the gasket out!
Seems like once it leaks, the bearing will rust. After watching your video, I took my blade shaft off. The only thing I had on hand were some O-rings and a garden hose rubber washer. I cleaned the rust, put those O-rings and rubber washer on and so far its working. Not sure if my MacGyver way is recommended but will see what happens. Thanks for sharing your video. Aloha
Thank you, Andrew! Good to learn about how to revive my Magic Bullet.
Andrew, I'm so glad I found your video! Now I can take care of those leaks, but then I will need to find a way to clean the base where the leaks have accumulated when I couldn't get it all out. Do you have a tutorial for that, or can you do one? I feel strongly that I MUST take it apart but I'm afraid to without instruction. Thanks!
Excellent tips Andrew and well presented
Great Video,
Very informative now I know how to fix a base that wore out a long time ago, and I kept it only for using as a top for the fridge, but now, thanks to your great video, I can fix it.
Thanks very much once again,
Sincerely F. Fowler
Thank you for the instructions. Very useful. I'll just have to order the parts.
Sir, you are a scholar and a gentleman. Thank you.
Very well done. Thank you!
And that does the trick! So helpful! After watching this video I am now very confident that I can fix the magic bullet myself! The only thing is: I cant find the plastic gaskets anywhere... :(
Thank your video describes the remedy for my Magic Bullet. Unfortunately, the eBay link only provides a supplier for the silicone gasket; not the washers for the blade shaft.
I almost bought a new base w/blade! Glad I saw your video!
Thats only 4-5 bucks on Aliexpress though lmao
Same here! Thank you so much!
Hi Andrew - great video, but, on inspection of my 3 month old unit that has now started leaking through the cutter shaft, I believe there is an inherent design fault with the cutter base.
If you hold the blades and pull them up and down, there is about 1 to 2 mm of vertical play on the shaft, despite the inclusion of a short length of 8 mm silicon tubing at the top of the shaft, just under the blades.
The main shaft seal is a two ridged rubber seal, inside the bearing assembly, but this is assembled at the factory without any lubricant, so wears quickly. A smear of Vaseline petroleum jelly will solve that issue.
The second point is that the silicone tube, (ID 8 mm OD 12 mm) is too short, permitting the vertical play and negating the secondary seal made by the white nylon washer between that and the bearing housing.
Simply buy a short length of that size tubing, cut and fit a slightly longer piece to remove the vertical play and exert pressure on the nylon washer and the leak problem goes away.
The play can also be removed by adding a rubber 'O' ring directly beneath the blades.
Hope this helps a few owners of this excellent machine.
good idea thanks
which silicone tube are you referring to? thanks for this!
Thanks so much helped with my faberware blender too!
Thank you Andrew, it was very helpfull, Praying to see if I can find the little one for the blade here in Brazil 😂
Excellent information! Thanks for sharing.
Well done video. I was ready to toss my Magic Bullet but will try to fix it now.
Just what I needed - thanks!! Now I just need to find the little spindle gaskets/o rings (will try Ace Hdwre).
Thank you. Andrew this video helped me a lot.
Thanks for the detailed guide...very helpful
Thank you for this information! Most appreciated.
Thanks for the instructions, I will try to fix mine !
Good video and very helpful, thank you!
Absolutely brilliant explanation! 😀
Thank you. Very helpuful .. going to try this!
Thanks. Exactly the information needed.
Awesome video! Thanks! Do you have a video to replace the base gear for the magic bullet? Thank you kindly!
Was very helpful! An excellent video
Well done! Thanks for the video
Hi, Andrew, thank you for an excellent video. Several viewers asked where to find the smaller gaskets (the ones that go on the blade shaft). Unless I missed it, I cannot find your reply. Can you please let us know where you got your replacement gaskets? Thank you!
Thanks, this was quite helpful!
Great video! I don't see the smaller gaskets sold on eBay. Do you sell those of eBay?
The shaft is wobbly on mine. Heading to the hardware store to jury-rig. Thanx!
THAT WAS GREAT EXPLANATION .. YOU WENT THROUGH EVER PART BEAUTIFUL ,, AWSOME JOB THANK YOU ,,
Thank you I am going to fix mine! Do you have a direct link to the small O ring washer? Thanks again...
Thanks for the advice
Thanks! Very helpful!
Helpful Video . Thank you !!
Great!!! Many useful tips!!! Thanks!!!
One of my tops with the blade is cracked, so I just use that one for crushing/chopping nuts or somewhat dry things. I knew that back nut was supposed to loosen, but it's righty - lucy ... all I've been doing is making it tighter lol
Great video!
Great explanation! Thanks!!
Very helpful. Thankyou
Thanks, I hope this works. The leaking is annoying.
Super video; thanks so much!
Excellent, Thanks!
great video, super useful.
Thank you Andrew. Do you have any idea where I can find theese white small 'blade' gaskets?
thanks, looks easy to do.
Hello Andrew! Excellent Video, where can I buy the seal for the propeller (not the big ones that go in the gasket) the two little ones that go on the propeller. Thanks!
any advice on how to clean the sticky gooey gunk from the base from past leaks? I've brushed it with a dry brush but the stuff doesn't seem to want to move out. I'm tempted to try some kind of oil or something. What do you suggest?
Thank you for the video. Amazon sells the replacement gaskets that fits inside the blade, but where do you get the 2 tiny ones that fit around the screws?
Can you please send the link where i can get the washers . or please tell the size of washers that needs to be used for replacement ??
thank you very helpful video
Thanks that is helpful! Someone gave me their bullet, and there is stuff stuck under the shield under the motor gear. Can that be cleaned - it says 'do not remove'
Hi Andrew, I am shopping for the pair of blade and gear gaskets. Please provide the name of the gasket and where i could probably get them from
Thanks
Iwin
Oh man, everyone wants those small shaft gaskets, including myself. Where are they? I imagine that the Magic Bullet company doesn't want us to find them.
Same here. couldn't find them on eBay still.
Ditto, please help someone
Where can we find all those repair supplies please?
There are a number of really good videos about replacing the bearing and inner plastic. One guy links to a bearing website for the parts. Search on Google. Guy is in the UK
Mine jerks then leaks !
I’ve changed the seal But no joy
Thanks exactly the info I was seeking
I've been having mine for over a year and didn't really use it much during pandemic. I noticed last time Juice was leaking from underneath the base. I figured too much pressure was forced when applying ice. Today I blended just enough without too full. I noticed when I rinsed it a bunch of rust was flowing out and I think some of it made it into my smoothie while blending..😅 oh man tasted very awkward.
Video Helped fix my magic bullet leak👍
Sir hello where can I buy the small gasket rubber for de base ( blade) of my magic bullet. The only gasket I see at EBay are the seal gasket for the cup. Very Good video and please if you can tell me how to find it I will appreciate . Have a nice day.
No BEARING in there? Yikes - I thought I was looking at a bearing replacement! Only little gaskets? Well, I hope this works to keep the sludge (that leaks out onto the drive gear) from leaking back into my DRINK before I can get the lid unscrewed and off the cup!
YUMMMMMY!!!
Would be nice if his links showed where to buy the small gaskets he talks about later in the video and not the larger ones that go down inside the base. Those can be found all over amazon and ebay.
Hi Andrew
The ads say rubber base gasket however are these for around the blade shaft or around the outside edge of the base? Hard to tell as there is nothing to compare them to. If I may make a suggestion, put the blade shaft in the picture with he gaskets.
If your blender is leaking underneath then you'll need to relubricate the main shaft seal. The main shaft seal is black and rubber and is located inside the hole where the blade shaft resides and will become visible once you remove the blade shaft. Rebricate the seal and you should be go to go.
If you want to go above and beyond you can remove the seal, which will require a pick. Clean up the area, apply some petroleum jelly or food safe silicone paste, reinstall and you should be good to go.
The high temperatures of the dishwaher will probably wash away the lubricant so I now wash the blade base by hand.
very informative video, where to get the small inside metal gasket (tried amazon) ...
Where do you get the two blade shaft gaskets?
Thanks a lot.
Does this also work for baby bullet blenders too? and can I use a magic bullet gasket replacement for a baby bullet?
God bless you dude
This is exactly what I need!!
I am failing to find the washers. Are they a generic part that can be found at the hardware store or specialised?
Very helpful
Awesome! Thanks👍👍👍
Hi, u didn't reply where can find the small gasket? the link u gave both of them for the larger one for the blade sealer?
There is also a fluid seal inside the base that keeps fluid from getting past the shaft. I have not been able to source a replacement part through homeland housewares. The seal is a cheap silicone seal. I think I will Ty to find something better suited for high speed and high friction applications.
Shean W Did you ever find a source for that fluid seal in the base of teh magic bullet that goes around the propeller shaft? Mine is fubar'd and I need a new one.
Would it be the same for the NutriBullet RX he huge one? I've been grinding metal! I have used mine heavy am shakes with frozen fruits and has been perfect for 6 years! But now, OMGosh gotta fix or get new one! TY
Great video, very helpful. But can't find the blade shaft gaskets. The link you gave doesn't get anything. Can you help by providing a valid link pls
My daughter was making a smoothie in my Magic Bullet, and went to unscrew the top and it is so jammed on, We can't get it off. I think she did not close it properly. It was very clean, no yucky build up or anything. What caused it to get that tight? I tried soaking it in hot water, cold water...any tips or ideas?
What are the size and dimensions of the smaller gasket/washer?... i can't find any information about this online or anywhere i can purchase it!....
Thank you so much.I had this problem for months! The blender is otherwise fantastic1
Thank you so much
Solution = Swap shafts/blades between the single blade (never used) and Cross Blade. After Searching online for 5 minutes I determined searching for small white gaskets was a waste of time. I think Andrew found them at some point in time but the link is no longer available on ebay.
what about the inside bushing? isn't that what is causing the leak? is there any fix for that? (thanks... )
Will this solve the problem of black fluid leaking from the blade part?
I guess mine is missing a washer entirely and causing it to tilt more during spin and the gap allows more water to leak down. Washer part link doesn't seem to be listed, i'll bring mine to home depot and try to find a matching size.
I lost my gaskets the big rings please tell me from where I can get these
Where can you get the two little gaskets? I can't find them anywhere and the link doesn't work
A link and part # to where to get those blade gaskets would have been nice!
Hey Andrew where did you order the small gaskets from the two on the blade shaft?