How to Fix Vita-Mix Leaks

Written By
Mary Lougee
Mary Lougee
Published: Dec 14, 2010
Updated: Nov 20, 2021
2 minute read

Vita-Mix sells replacement parts for its blenders.

Things You Will Need

  • Towel
  • Plastic nut wrench
  • Adjustable pliers

Bottom Leaks

  1. Turn the blender off.

  2. Turn the blender container one-half turn counterclockwise and lift it off the base.

  3. Set the blender container on a towel on the countertop with the bottom facing up.

  4. Place the plastic retainer nut wrench on the nut in the center of the bottom. Turn the wrench clockwise to tighten the nut and keep the container from leaking. If the blender container still leaks from the bottom, replace the container.

Replacement Container

  1. Place the cracked or broken blender container upside down on a towel on the kitchen counter.

  2. Turn the bottom retainer nut counterclockwise with the plastic retainer nut wrench to loosen it. Pull the nut straight off. Pull the base of the container straight off. Remove the bottom of the new container in the same manner.

  3. Grasp the bottom spline of the blade assembly and pull it out of the old container.

  4. Insert the blades into the new container. Place the new container base and the nut in the center. Turn the nut clockwise with the plastic retainer nut wrench to tighten it.

The Drip Cap

  • Vita-Mix manufactures high quality blenders for both wet and dry ingredients.
  • Place the new container base and the nut in the center.
  • Turn the nut clockwise with the plastic retainer nut wrench to tighten it.

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Mary Lougee

Mary Lougee has been writing for over 10 years. She holds a Bachelor's Degree with a major in Management and a double minor in accounting and computer science. She loves writing about careers for busy families as well as family oriented…

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