By
eHow Home & Garden Editor
Difficulty: Moderately Easy
Things You’ll Need:
Step1
Make sure the blender is plugged in properly and that the circuit breaker has not been tripped.
Step2
Check that the jar is fully engaged with the base.
Step3
Remove the blender jar from the base, and check that the blade moves freely. If not, disassemble the blade and ring. Check for obstructions or misalignment.
Step4
If the blender is not pure'eing well, check that there are no air pockets in the food surrounding the spinning blade. To get rid of any air pockets, turn off the blender and press the food down with a long spoon.
Step5
If you've been using the blender for a long period of time and it stops working, it may have overheated. Turn it off and let it cool for 10 to 20 minutes before trying again.
Step6
You may have a blown fuse or a worn-out motor. If the blender has multiple speeds but now works only at full speed, the triax (or variable-speed control) is broken. Contact the manufacturer for parts and instructions.