Anyone know why is my new blender making a weird grinding noise and how can I fix it?

Hi Anthony! The grinding noise in your new blender could indicate an issue with the motor bearings or blade assembly and which might require professional repair or replacement under warranty. Before returning it, try running it empty at low speed to see if the noise persists, or contact the manufacturer for troubleshooting. If it's not fixable easily, consider a reliable alternative.

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Hey and I've had something similar happen with my blender before and and it turned out to be a loose part in the base. Try unplugging it and giving the whole thing a gentle shake to see if anything rattles around inside and... if you hear something, it might be worth opening it up carefully, but only if you're comfortable with that and it's not under warranty still. Otherwise, yeah, might be time to reach out to the seller for a swap.

Sometimes these noises come from overuse right at the start, so maybe let it rest a bit and test again on a lower setting. Fixed mine that way once.

I had the same grinding on a new unit and support had me unplug it and hold the power button for ten seconds, which is worth trying first... It did not fully fix mine and I returned it, but the reset might save you a trip.

That model can be picky sometimes. Mine started grinding like that after a week, turned out the blade assembly wasn't seated right. I took it apart, cleaned everything super well, even used a bit of food-grade oil on the moving parts – careful not to overdo it though. Put it back together and bam, quiet as new.

If that doesn't work, it might be a defect from the factory. Worth a shot before sending it back. Works great now.

Had the same headache in a small kitchen and it turned out not to be the motor at all. The machine was vibrating against the counter and amplifying the sound. Set it on a folded dish towel and the grinding turned into a normal hum. Night and day.

If the towel trick does nothing, look at the coupling where the base meets the jar. Bits of black dust there mean the coupler is chewing itself up. Also check the jar is not cross threaded if yours has a removable blade bottom. I actually once thought it was locked when it was actually a half turn off and the blade plate chattered every time I started it.

For daily smoothies, load order matters. Liquid first, then soft stuff, then frozen on top. Start low for a second, then go higher. Less strain and less ugly noise.

If any wobble remains or you can feel a gritty notch when turning the blade by hand, do not push it. Warranty swap is the cleanest fix.

That grinding sound is no fun, especially when you're relying on it for those morning smoothies. Could be the bearings wearing out already, which happens with some models if they're not built tough. I'd suggest running it without anything in the pitcher, to isolate if it's the motor or the blades catching on something.

If it keeps up,, check the manual for any troubleshooting tips, or give customer service a call. They usually have good advice. And hey, if it's new, warranty should cover it. Don't stress too much.

A grinding sound that starts after a few uses often traces to misalignment between the motor shaft and the jar blade hub. If the jar sits even a millimeter off center, the plastic or metal drive faces chatter and wear rapidly.

Check for play. With the jar locked in, try gently rocking it front to back. There should be almost no movement. Look closely at the drive socket through the gap while you twist the jar on and off. Any cracked tooth, grey or black shavings, or melted edges means the coupling is done.

Now check the blade orbit. Fill the jar with a few inches of water and run on low while looking from above. The blade should spin true. If you see the tips tracing an oval or touching the floor of the jar, the shaft is bent or the bearing has dropped. That will only get louder.

If alignment and orbit are good yet it still grinds under load,, reduce batch size and increase liquid, then climb speed slowly. If the noise persists, document it and request a warranty replacement. It should not sound like that this early. Day one flaw.

Unplug it and spin the blade by hand to check for gritty or wobbly bearings, reseat the rubber seal, then pulse the empty jar once to see if the base or the jar is at fault. If it only grinds with ingredients add more liquid and start low, and if you hear metal or smell hot plastic stop and use the warranty.

Awful grinding on a new unit usually means either a bad jar bearing or a stripped drive coupler. tbh Both are manufacturing defects more than user error.

Quick tests. With power off & rotate the blade by hand. Smooth is good and scratchy or loose is bad. With the jar seated and empty, do a single tap of the power. If it screams even with no load, stop. Do not try to lubricate anything or open the base. Oil does not reach sealed bearings and can contaminate food.

Use the warranty and ask for a replacement jar or base after sharing a short video and the serial. That is typically resolved fast. Not worth risking.