Russell Hobbs blender leaking from the base of the jug, any ideas?
Bought a Russell Hobbs blender (Desire 24722) 6 months ago and it leaks from underneath the blade/jug. Would really appreciate any advice before I fork out for a callout.
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Russell Hobbs Desire 24722 blender leaking from jug base
- The problem
- A Russell Hobbs Desire 24722 blender, about 6 months old, was reported to be leaking from underneath the blade/jug area.
- Likely cause
- The accepted reply suggested the most likely causes were a mis-seated or damaged rubber sealing ring/gasket, the blade assembly not tightened or fitted correctly, a crack around the jug base/threads, or a failed internal shaft seal if leakage comes from the centre spindle. The exact cause was not confirmed in the thread.
- What fixed it
- Recommended action was to avoid paying for a callout initially, check the manufacturer warranty due to the appliance being only 6 months old, and inspect the jug base area for where the leak starts. The reply advised checking the seal condition and seating, refitting the blade assembly correctly and tightening by hand, and looking for cracks. If leaking from the centre of the blade shaft, the likely remedy suggested was replacement of the blade/jug assembly rather than repair. No completed repair was confirmed by the original poster.
- Checks to try
- Filled the jug with a small amount of cold water to identify where the leak starts
- Checked whether the leak was between the jug and blade assembly, from the centre spindle, or from a crack in the jug base
- Inspected the rubber sealing ring/gasket for presence, correct seating, cleanliness and damage
- Checked whether the blade assembly was fitted correctly and tightened by hand
- Looked for hairline cracks around the lower threads/jug base
- Checked manufacturer warranty options
- Parts or tools mentioned
- Rubber sealing ring/gasket
- Blade assembly
- Blade/jug assembly
Safety: Unplug from the mains before inspecting or dismantling. Further diagnosis should be carried out by a suitably qualified appliance engineer.
1 Answer
If it’s leaking from underneath the blade area on a fairly new blender, the usual cause is either the jug seal not sitting correctly, the blade unit not being tightened properly, or a damaged seal/blade housing. On a 6‑month‑old Russell Hobbs, warranty is worth checking before paying anyone.
1. Unplug it from the mains first. Do not inspect or dismantle anything while it’s connected.
2. Check exactly where the leak starts. Fill the jug with a small amount of cold water and see whether it leaks: - between the jug and blade assembly - from the centre of the blade spindle - from a crack in the jug base
3. Inspect the rubber sealing ring/gasket. If the blade assembly unscrews, remove it and check the seal is: - present - flat, not twisted - clean, with no bits trapped on it - not split, perished or stretched
4. Check the blade assembly is fitted correctly. If it cross-threads or is only slightly loose, it will leak. Refit carefully and tighten firmly by hand only.
5. Look for damage. Hairline cracks in the plastic jug around the lower threads are common causes, as is a faulty blade unit seal. If water leaks from the centre of the blade shaft itself, the internal shaft seal has likely failed and that usually means replacing the blade/jug assembly rather than repairing it.
6. Don’t book a callout yet. For a countertop blender, a manufacturer warranty claim or replacement part is usually more sensible and cheaper than an engineer visit.
If you can post whether it leaks from the outer seal or the centre spindle, that would narrow it down. Any internal electrical repair should be left to a qualified engineer.
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