Motor burns out in my Osterizer blender

[Muse]

I have had the blender for something like 20 years but the motor finally burned out today. It's a Sunbeam-Oster Osterizer 10 speed, Service #890-08N. Has glass container and a food processing attachment I love (grinds meat). It outlasted the Waring blenders I used to get 10-1, and I figure I should either find a replacement motor or another unit that will accommodate the plastic food processing attachment (i.e. Osterizer). Is it possible to replace the motor on these things? What I'm seeing so far online is everything but the motor.

 

[MagnusTheBrewer]

Go to a local used appliance shop and have them replace/rewind the motor.

 

[Titan]

Not for less than the cost of another Osterizer. 30 bucks walmart tops.

 

[Chronoshock]

It would probably just be cheaper to replace it with a new blender. Look into the refurbished kitchenaid blenders on amazon. It should have a more powerful motor than your current Oster

 

[Muse]

Originally posted by: Titan
Not for less than the cost of another Osterizer. 30 bucks walmart tops.

Yup, I guess that's my best bet. Thanks!

 

[Muse]

Originally posted by: Chronoshock
It would probably just be cheaper to replace it with a new blender. Look into the refurbished kitchenaid blenders on amazon. It should have a more powerful motor than your current Oster

Would a Kitchenaid have the same mount as the Osterizer? I want to be able to use the food processor attachment. I use it exclusively to occasionally grind meat.

 

[adairusmc]

Just replace it with a blendtec

 

[MagnusTheBrewer]

Originally posted by: Muse

Originally posted by: Titan
Not for less than the cost of another Osterizer. 30 bucks walmart tops.

Yup, I guess that's my best bet. Thanks!

The Walmart option works but, will likely need replacing in another year or two then, it's another thirty bucks. Most old appliances were built better than current ones as they were built to be repaired rather than replaced but, it's your money.

 

[Muse]

Originally posted by: adairusmc
Just replace it with a blendtec

Would a blendtec or kitchenaid work for me? My requirements are simple:

1. Don't want to spend a heck of a lot

2. Would be nice if my osterizer parts worked with whatever I get. The food processing attachment, basically (i.e. same fit).

3. Strong motor that won't burn out. Yes, this one did just burn out (I was making peanut butter for the Nth time, and N ~ 50). The motor always gave off ozone (that smell), but it never burned out in 20+ years until today. It finally gave up the ghost. It's got about 1/20th the power that it had prior to today's use.

 

[Muse]

Originally posted by: MagnusTheBrewer

Originally posted by: Muse

Originally posted by: Titan
Not for less than the cost of another Osterizer. 30 bucks walmart tops.

Yup, I guess that's my best bet. Thanks!

The Walmart option works but, will likely need replacing in another year or two then, it's another thirty bucks. Most old appliances were built better than current ones as they were built to be repaired rather than replaced but, it's your money.

That's what I was afraid of -- the new one having a motor not as tough as the one that was in it... Maybe I should look for a used one!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! I can get a used one that looks like the one I have off ebay for ~$35 shipped right now.

 

[MagnusTheBrewer]

Originally posted by: Muse

Originally posted by: MagnusTheBrewer

Originally posted by: Muse

Originally posted by: Titan
Not for less than the cost of another Osterizer. 30 bucks walmart tops.

Yup, I guess that's my best bet. Thanks!

The Walmart option works but, will likely need replacing in another year or two then, it's another thirty bucks. Most old appliances were built better than current ones as they were built to be repaired rather than replaced but, it's your money.

That's what I was afraid of -- the new one having a motor not as tough as the one that was in it... Maybe I should look for a used one!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! I can get a used one that looks like the one I have off ebay for ~$35 shipped right now.

You might also try local pawn shops if you've got something against the local used appliance shops.

 

[Muse]

Originally posted by: MagnusTheBrewer


You might also try local pawn shops if you've got something against the local used appliance shops.

I guess this isn't going to be easy. I don't know anything about used appliance shops or pawn shops. I know a local place that has a fair chance of having a used Osterizer for sale, though. I'll check them out first. The price would be better than Walmart and according to what I'm seeing here, the motor is apt to be better. That will be my first stop. If that doesn't work out, I'll check the yellow pages for small appliance repair and see what those folks have to say. Thanks!

PS I bought my first guitar in a pawn shop and don't think I've been in one since. I guess that's a possibility too.

 

[conehead433]

Go to WM and get one of the metal Oster blenders that has the toggle for a switch. The models that have the push button speed selectors don't hold up nearly as well. Then keep the spare parts from yours.

 

[Muse]

Originally posted by: conehead433
Go to WM and get one of the metal Oster blenders that has the toggle for a switch. The models that have the push button speed selectors don't hold up nearly as well. Then keep the spare parts from yours.

Oh, cool. So the accessories would work with that, huh? As long as that's the case, longevity of the motor is what I'm after. Are the toggles just one speed? Doesn't really matter to me, but 2 speeds would be cool. I'll see what they have!

 

[dud]

It's probably just the brushes ...

 

[BurnItDwn]

Originally posted by: Muse

Originally posted by: adairusmc
Just replace it with a blendtec

Would a blendtec or kitchenaid work for me? My requirements are simple:

1. Don't want to spend a heck of a lot

2. Would be nice if my osterizer parts worked with whatever I get. The food processing attachment, basically (i.e. same fit).

3. Strong motor that won't burn out. Yes, this one did just burn out (I was making peanut butter for the Nth time, and N ~ 50). The motor always gave off ozone (that smell), but it never burned out in 20+ years until today. It finally gave up the ghost. It's got about 1/20th the power that it had prior to today's use.

Will It Blend????

Blendtek blenders are built like frickin tanks
They are frickin expensive as hell for blenders, $400+

 

[spaceman]

call the aplliance repair mnan
while yer at it get the ice man and milk man to come by
and while u got him obn the hpone get the fucking tv repair man!
meet johhny behind the malt shop with bobby socks ya fuckin doowap/


hahahaaha

 

[Muse]

Originally posted by: dud
It's probably just the brushes ...

Ah, really? Well, let me describe what happened. It had noticeably inadequate power after grinding 1/2 a batch of peanut butter and I smelled an odd smell. I smelled the odor before I noticed diminished power. It smelled like something was burning. Usually, I smell ozone, is pretty much all. That and the smell of melting plastic, but this time it was distinctly the smell of something burning. I turned and looked at my gas stove to see if I'd left a burner on, but they were off. I was puzzled. Then the power of the blender seemed diminished and I stopped it. The power didn't return upon cooling. It seemed pretty gutless. Later, when I was cleaning the container, I put some water in it and a drop of liquid soap to clean the blades and after a few seconds of slow speed it just stopped altogether. That's where it is. Could this be a problem with brushes? If I clean the brushes, maybe stretch out their springs or get new brushes could I maybe fix it. Or is it more likely the insulation on the windings melted to the extent that they just plain shorted out?

 

[Muse]

Originally posted by: conehead433
Go to WM and get one of the metal Oster blenders that has the toggle for a switch. The models that have the push button speed selectors don't hold up nearly as well. Then keep the spare parts from yours.

What features do the toggling osterizers have? The food processor attachment that I have for my dead 10 speed Osterizer works best with the red flash buttons (there's 3 of them with differing power), which only work while you press them.

 

[Muse]

Originally posted by: Muse

Originally posted by: conehead433
Go to WM and get one of the metal Oster blenders that has the toggle for a switch. The models that have the push button speed selectors don't hold up nearly as well. Then keep the spare parts from yours.

What features do the toggling osterizers have? The food processor attachment that I have for my dead 10 speed Osterizer works best with the red flash buttons (there's 3 of them with differing power), which only work while you press them.

I guess a 2 speed Osterizer blender does have a low speed pulse function. It says so here:

Beehive at Amazon

Says it has a 500 watt motor. Maybe that would be strong enough not to burn out...? Guess I'll see what they have at WM.

 

[sswingle]

I just had to replace the blade unit in my blender, and it was about 33% the cost of the entire blender. I bet the motor would be cheaper to buy a couple new blenders.

 

[Muse]

Originally posted by: sswingle
I just had to replace the blade unit in my blender, and it was about 33% the cost of the entire blender. I bet the motor would be cheaper to buy a couple new blenders.

Poking around online I have been unable to find a replacement motor. Fuck it. My blender that just burned out is shown on the bottom to be just 125 watts! I can get a new Osterizer Beehive for ~$68 shipped at Amazon (probably cheaper at WM) that's 500 watts, has 2 speeds plus flash (which I think will let me use my food processor attachment, which I love... lets me grind meat!). I figure I'll go to WM today or tomorrow. May stop at Costco and Target and a used items store on the way just to see what they have, but I figure odds are excellent that the best deal will be at WM. All this is situated so that I can easily hit any of the others on the way back in case WM is NOT the best deal.

I'm anything but certain that the things I use now will fit on the new Osterizers. None of the user reviews I've seen discuss this. I'm going to bring along the base of one of my accessories to make sure it fits on my new blender.

I read dozens of reviews at Amazon this morning and I was amazed at how little imagination all those people have. 95% of those people seem to only make smoothies and drinks with ice. Not a one even mentioned making your own nut butters.

I don't think I've ever replaced the blade of a blender. Occasionally I resharpen the one I have.

 

[Muse]

I made my run today and bought an Osterizer 6694 14 speed 450 watt blender with glass container for $27 OTD. Target had a 10 speed, same watts but plastic container for $23 OTD. I decided that the improved glass container compared to the ones I have was worth the extra $4. It's much wider, which makes it easier to scrape out the contents with a rubber spatula.

The 10 speed Osterizer I had for ~25 years and just finally burned out was only 120 watts! I don't know if being almost 4x as many watts means it's far less likely to burn out, but I would think so. For double the money I could have bought a Beehive or a different model that are now 600 watts! Walmart had one that reverses and has electronic (touch) controls for $54. I just figure it's not worth the extra bucks, especially if the one I got doesn't burn out or break. Reviews in general seem to indicate that none of them are immune from those problems, so I'll try to be careful how I use it.

 

[Muse]

Originally posted by: Muse
I made my run today and bought an Osterizer 6694 14 speed 450 watt blender with glass container for $27 OTD. Target had a 10 speed, same watts but plastic container for $23 OTD. I decided that the improved glass container compared to the ones I have was worth the extra $4. It's much wider, which makes it easier to scrape out the contents with a rubber spatula.

The 10 speed Osterizer I had for ~25 years and just finally burned out was only 120 watts! I don't know if being almost 4x as many watts means it's far less likely to burn out, but I would think so. For double the money I could have bought a Beehive or a different model that are now 600 watts! Walmart had one that reverses and has electronic (touch) controls for $54. I just figure it's not worth the extra bucks, especially if the one I got doesn't burn out or break. Reviews in general seem to indicate that none of them are immune from those problems, so I'll try to be careful how I use it.

Ah, well, after 6 weeks I was making peanut butter (what got me in trouble with my old 20+ year old 120 watt Oster blender), and the 450 watt Oster 6694 burned out! I brought it to the service center and they said they'd send me a replacement in 3 weeks or so. On my way home I passed a couple of Wal-Marts and contemplated buying an Oster Beehive 600 watt blender, but the price had gone up $5, "screw it" I said to myself. Also on the way home was Costco, which I went into to get some other stuff. Lo and behold, they had an Oster "Counterforms" blender for sale for $50, $10 cheaper than the Fusion and Beehive Osters at Walmart. The Fusion has the reversing action and 600 watt motor and I figure it for essentially equivalent. In a newsgroup someone had said that Consumer Reports had top rated the Fusion and Counterforms blenders, although he said he didn't trust their review. After serious misgivings, I bought it. I didn't want to live without a blender for 3+ weeks and figured that the cheaper 12 speed 450 watt one could be a backup "juse in case." Very glad I did, because I love this blender. It's evidently produced specifically for Costco. A Counteforms Oster at Amazon costs $90! This is designed to make smoothies trouble free with the preprogrammed alternating forward/reverse action. Haven't made shaved ice, but it's designed for that too. This thing is perfect for making smoothies. Makes peanut butter fine and I can use it to grind meat with my food processing attachment. It does a wonderful job of that too. I have my backup blender in a cabinet just in case this one bites the dust.

 

[Rubycon]

Originally posted by: Muse

Originally posted by: dud
It's probably just the brushes ...

Ah, really? Well, let me describe what happened. It had noticeably inadequate power after grinding 1/2 a batch of peanut butter and I smelled an odd smell. I smelled the odor before I noticed diminished power. It smelled like something was burning. Usually, I smell ozone, is pretty much all. That and the smell of melting plastic, but this time it was distinctly the smell of something burning. I turned and looked at my gas stove to see if I'd left a burner on, but they were off. I was puzzled. Then the power of the blender seemed diminished and I stopped it. The power didn't return upon cooling. It seemed pretty gutless. Later, when I was cleaning the container, I put some water in it and a drop of liquid soap to clean the blades and after a few seconds of slow speed it just stopped altogether. That's where it is. Could this be a problem with brushes? If I clean the brushes, maybe stretch out their springs or get new brushes could I maybe fix it. Or is it more likely the insulation on the windings melted to the extent that they just plain shorted out?

Do you have an amprobe? Insulating varnish breakdown will make the motor draw a lot more power and develop less torque. If the brushes are messed up chances are the commutator is also damaged and would need to be re-worked. Small universal motors are not for beginners and many times such an attempt results in a wrecked motor.