Rubber wheel that blade goes on, how do I replace it?This is the wheel that makes the blade go around. Mine has broken into pieces and can not use blender.
The piece that you need is referred to as the coupler. The coupler is a breakway part that is designed to shear and/or wear down in the event that the blender is overloaded. This is to avoid damage to the motor.
The coupler may be purchased individually and is an easy repair that can be done at home. You may purchase the part and access step-by-step replacement instructions at the following link:
Using the Kitchenaid blender (model KSB85) and the motor just turned off. Now power to the unit...
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Using the Kitchenaid blender (model KSB85) and the motor just turned off. Now power to the unit won't even come on. I'm pretty handy, can I replace motor?