Russell Hobbs blender leaking from the base of the jug, any ideas?

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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