Magic bullet blender is a compact and multifunctional kitchen appliance that holds a certain level of appeal in the line of bullet blenders.
It can perform a wide array of cooking tasks like blending, chopping, mixing, whipping, and lots more!!
The folks looking to live a healthier lifestyle, this is a must-have appliance.
Unfortunately, just like other small appliances, there will likely come a day that you start having problems with your Magic bullet blender.
Leaking blenders are one of the most common problems of blenders. Leaking of the blender may lead to damage to the blender if the problem persists.
If your Magic bullet blender is leaking, there are several reasons for arising this issue.
The Magic Bullet may leak due to gasket as it may worn out, get loosen or accumulate grime over it.
There could be leakage to the blender because of cracked or broken internal or external part of the blender.
In some cases blender cup not secured properly to the base and blender start leaking.
This may occur due to non technical reason. As it may also happen because of just overfilling the cup.
But the good news is you can resolve this with the right fix.
Here we’ll help you to identify possible causes of leaking Magic Bullet blender and some easy ways to fix it yourself.
Why Is My Magic Bullet Bender is Leaking?
Worn out rubber seal
Sometimes rubber seal goes bad or worn out after several usages.
The seals/ gaskets of the blender are made up of rubber and are of different qualities.
This rubber typically has a short life span. It may deteriorate over a period of time.
Even gaskets of higher quality will start losing their elasticity or thickness eventually.
Worn-out gaskets won’t work eventually and it will start oozing out liquid or fluid from the bottom.
Loose gasket
There is a gasket on your blade of the blender for ensuring a tight seal.
If this loosens, then it will make a leaky mess on your hands when you use your Magic bullet.
So, if your Magic bullet is leaking, inspect the gasket first. Make sure it is fitted tightly around the base.
If the gasket is loose, you need to replace it for avoiding that leaky mess.
Grime in the gasket
If your Magic Bullet blender is leaking, then probably because of grime or dirt in the gasket. There is dirt or grime accumulated over the gasket after several usages in the long run.
This occurs in almost all the blenders as the food pieces get stuck with the gasket of the blender.
These food residues build up together and clog the gasket.
This clog then turns out darker and rots eventually.
It will find its way out of the joints of the blender and get started leaking below the blender as a thick liquid.
This over-clogging can reach the blades easily.
So, it may obstruct the blades’ performance. It also results in dull or blunt blades over the time.
Cracked Internal or external parts
If the blender cup or base is cracked or broken it can lead to leakage through the cracks.
The friction produced by blender blades allows to heat the contents they are blending.
It’s a myth that Magic bullet blender is capable of producing hot soups.
Magic Bullet blender has an enclosed container that the blades screw on to.
This creates an enclosed space so that steam can’t escape.
If you were to try, you’d find the blender cup holding your ingredients would crack soon and it will create a mess on your kitchen countertop.
So never ever try to blend hot liquid in your Magic Bullet blender.
Instead, you can blend the ingredients in the blender then heat up in the microwave.
In some cases, the blade assembly got cracked or damaged, this also led to leakage to the blender.
Overfilling the cup
If your Magic Bullet blender is leaking, then it’s not always necessary it happens due to a technical issue.
Filling the cup to the brim is one of the most common mistakes we make.
Most of the user doesn’t realize that there’s a limit marked on the blender cup that indicates the maximum level of the ingredients.
If you fill the cup above that mark, your food is possibly spilling out and you may think that there’s some other fault.
Overfilling the cup with ingredients also causes leak the food or liquid to spill or leak from the container or even from the bottom.
Blade is not screwed tightly
If the Magic Bullet lid is not tightly fixed onto the blender’s base with the extractor blades, the blender may leak.
For this, you need to check that the extractor blade is screwed onto the cup lid precisely.
If the blender cup does not screw on precisely, you need to buy a new cup.
Blender cup is not secured to the base
If the Magic Bullet blender cup is not tightly secured and locked into the blender’s power base, the blender may start to leak.
The powerbase has three slits that match the three lips on the side of the Magic Bullet blender cup.
So, you need to fix the cup accordingly before using the blender.
How to Fix Leaking Magic Bullet Blender?
Replace the worn out or loose gasket
If the gasket of the Magic Bullet blender gets worn out or lose, you need to replace it for avoiding the leakage issue.
So, you need to replace the worn-out rubber gasket with a new gasket.
This rubber gasket is made of food-grade silicone rubber and a perfect fit for the Cross Blades and Flat Blades for the Magic Bullet 250W model.
Replacing the rubber gasket of Magic Bullet is very easy and quick.
You just need a small pick tool for this. If you don’t have a pick tool you can use a small screwdriver instead.
Lift out the old gasket located at the base of the cup and take it out by using a pick tool. Take a new gasket and pop it in the place of the old one.
Clean the gasket
If the gasket of the blender gets dirty or accumulated grime over it, you need to clean it properly.
Wash your gasket with warm, soapy water. First, you have to loosen stuck-on debris over the gasket with a dish brush.
Scrub the gasket with a dish brush & water.
Then hold the ring firmly with a tea towel in one hand, while pulling the gasket round with the other hand, till you’ve covered the whole circumference of the gasket.
This pulls off the grime and dirt and dry it thoroughly. Repeat the process if needed.
Don’t put the gasket back onto the blade until both are thoroughly dried.
If the gasket is trapped with moisture, it causes potentially bacteria under the gasket.
If you want to deep clean the gasket apply vinegar and water solution. You can also use lemon juice.
Rinse the rubber gasket with a 10% dilute vinegar and water solution or lemon juice.
We recommend hand washing the gasket.
If you put the gasket in the dishwasher for cleaning, heat from some dishwashers may damage the gaskets and may lead to loosening them.
Don’t fill the Blender cup to the brim
There is a marked line on the blender cup that indicates the cup’s maximum limit.
You shouldn’t fill the cup with any food or liquid above that.
So, always try to fill your cup below Max line on the cup.
Replace broken cup and blade
If your Magic Bullet cup is cracked, it leaks the liquid. In some cases, replacing the blender cup resolves the issue.
Like this, if the blender assembly is cracked or faulty, it needs to be replaced to avoid leakage.
In this case, you need to be replaced the Magic bullet blade and cup with a new one.
Secure cup precisely to the power base
If your magic Bullet cup is not secured to the power base, it causes leakage to the blender.
Before going to start the blender, ensure that these three slits and lips are aligned and fit together precisely.
If the cup is fixed to the base properly, it avoids leakage.
How To Fix Magic Bullet Leaking Black Liquid?
Sometimes, you may notice black liquid coming off your Magic Bullet blender.
You may wonder, what is that black stuff leaking from the blender?
If the black gasket of Magic Bullet gets worn out or breaking down, the water and black rubber seep through the gasket.
So that you can see that black liquid leaking from your Magic Bullet blender.
If the gasket is worn out, you need to replace the gasket with a new one soon.
You should remove the gasket, as most of the liquid and grime will be stuck in there, wash it, and reinstall.
Sometimes your blender may be leaking black liquid, which is a combination of the food/ingredient you blend and lubricant.
When you put the blender in the dishwasher or soak it for a longer time, that leads to excessive wear on the bearing in the blending assembly.
This may result in the black lubrication leaking out. You can solve this problem by washing it by hand.
You can wash the bottom of the blender with warm water. Rinse it well, and then allow it to dry.
Final Thoughts
Now you know, how to fix the Magic Bullet blender if it is leaking.
If your blender is leaking, it not only wastes your food and creates an unwanted mess but also potentially damages the blender.
There could be various reasons for the blender leakage.
But don’t worry, you can easily fix it at home with the aforementioned fixes.
You should find the right source or reason for leaking Magic bullet and then you can resolve the issue accordingly.
Happy Blending!!!
Resources:
https://www.ifixit.com/Wiki/Magic_Bullet_NutriBullet_Leaks
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