Do you know of another option to purchase this part since quality is very important to me? Based on a number of reviews this manufacturer does not impress me.
No need to replace the part. Learned from fixing dirty volume controls in car stereos that you just need to spray wire dryer/electronics cleaner in. Restores the conductivity of the potentiometer.
did you open up the vitamix case to get closer contact for spraying the contact cleaner on it? or how did you spray it onto your vitamix with the case unopened up?
Oh man, I have lived with this problem for @ 10 years. I think that I even contacted Vitamix some years back, but it was an expensive fix. I finally figured that there must be a repair video on RUclips University. Doh! I don't know whether to feel dumb for taking so long...or joyful that it's such an easy fix!!! There is a special place in heaven for people like you who post videos like this. Thank you.
old video, but timeless info. just replaced my potentiometer on same model. works like new! Much thanks. next project....clean and regrease my kitchenaid mixer
I have a Vitamix 5000 super. My did the same thing and I replaced the spend control switch as well . Works like new and I've had this for over 25 years. My only regret was I replaced the wet container as it was leaking and I didn't know then that you could fix it. Great machine and well worth the money.
A video like this is one reason I depend so much on RUclips. We had this exact problem with our VitaMix 5000. Thanks for the great explanations and also for the link to finding this part. So easy now. I hated to think of throwing away a good machine.
Thumbs-up! Thanks for the excellent tutorial with brevity and great video detail. I had the same jumpy speed control issue with our Vitamix 5000 and this was a simple fix, particularly with zero soldering required. The part you link to worked perfectly and is good quality. If anyone finds this helpful, I used a 14-mm socket to remove the speed control nut and used channel lock pliers with duct tape over the metal to gently pull off the knob.
Thanks for posting this - very helpful. I admit I'd been dragging my heels on this repair because I wasn't too jazzed about figuring out how to take the thing apart - so I was living with the crappy speed control. Now I feel like a lazy bastid that I waited so long - lol. Thanks again.
I ordered the part you listed; got it quickly. It took only a few minutes to do this repair. I really appreciate you posting this video. It feels so good having a good operating machine again.
I bought a repair kit on eBay for about $15 with shipping. It even came with the heat-shrink tubing and hardware. If you have minimal soldering skills, the replacement is super easy. My roommate wanted me to give it to Good Will, but now everything works just like new.
I purchased the same part for my machine and you DO have to have the correct wire on the correct terminal. I blew and tripped out my house circuit breaker when I installed mine. (one is Ground) The good thing was caused no damage to the machine. I just opened it back up and reversed the wires and it worked!
Thanks for the video, I was able to get the switch working again by squirting a little bit of Deoxit D5 into the small holes on the rear of the switch and moving it back and forth a few times to clean the contacts.
@@manp1039 Yes I did take the case apart, it was pretty simple from what I remember. And yes the speed controller has the contacts in the switch that get dirty over time and need to be cleaned, otherwise you get this issue.
from what i understand from other videos i have seen.. the potentiometer is designed in a way that allows it to be opened and closed without any damage to it. I saw someone using isopropel alcohol with a cotton swab to wipe the graphit pds and the 3 heads. Also it allowed them to examine the contact heads to see if they were bent enough to make good contact with the graphite pads. .It also allow them to check to see if their was any issues with the soldering and contacts for the wires. From what i saw.. sometimes the nut can come loose that hold the potentiometer in place.. and when that happens people can start causing wear and tear on the connections. In any case thanks for your reply.. I will be opening mine up later this week. I have som WD40 brand contact cleaner spray . and some high strength isopropel alcohol.
@@manp1039 I was planning on taking mine apart or replacing it. I gave it a treatment with DeOxit first since DeOxit has always fixed this type of issue for me and sure enough it did. I just took the switch out of the case and gave it multiple sprays with deoxit from every angle that I could get into the switch, then I moved it back and forth a bunch of times. I allowed it to drain well onto a paper towel, and everything worked great.
Awesome. This just happened to my 5200 today. I was thinking I need to buy a new one, but in searching I found your video. Sweet - going to give this a shot.
I finally did the fix. Instructions were spot on and no issues. My only addition is to make sure your potentiometer is oriented properly when you put it all back together else your speed dial will not be in alignment with the numbers on the machine.
I discovered that, after opening up the machine, I simply pressed the wires in a bit more toward the Rheostat (also making sure the contact points on the other end of the wires were clean), and now it works fine. No need to buy a replacement part. I might need to in the future, but was delighted to discover how easy it was to fix the machine by simply improving the connection points.
I was about to throw my old 5000 machine out and buy a new one, but too many bad reviews for the new machines so I decided to see if I can fix it. This is exactly what is happening to our machine. Thanks so much for the video.
The potentiometer on that link was not the same as the model in my Vitamix. Mine is a small flat black plastic square with a black dial. The one you listed is a large thick white plastic thing with disks layered like a cake. I held it in place and screwed it on, but it’s not a great fit. Hopefully it will last. Thanks for the video. Helped immensely.
Thanks for the help, Jake. Good video. The Vitamix potentiometer I bought had different leads...both wires led to a single plug. I returned it and got the correct one. Relieved to learn that polarity doesn't matter.
Thank you!! My Vitamix 5000 is now functioning as it should. I found the same switch at Walmart online for 10 dollars less than the big AtoZ. It arrived a day or two slower than through Amazon but it was the same part and included a hexagon lock washer. DH suggested that I omit it and replace the nut without it as shown here. It seems to be holding well without it even though the new part is significantly different. I was concerned it would be difficult to keep the new switch secure and stable. Thanks again for the informative and helpful video!
Thanks so much. My vitamix is about 25-30 years old. The speed adjustment has been gone for several years. Sprayed myself with hot soup a couple of days ago. Just found your video and ordered the part. Here's hoping it works.
The potentiometers on these blenders always go bad for some reason. Just change that potentiometer and it will will work like new again. Don't forget to report back to us and let us know how it went.
@@jakeguitar01 Vitamix will charge you $100.00 or more to go over your machine and repair whatever needs to be repaired. Unless you can talk them into covering the back and forth shipping, this will also be on your dime as well. I think they know full well that a majority of these repairs are simple and inexpensive. They also try to talk their clueless customers into purchasing their blenders dirt cheap and re-sell them. Don't fall for it people! I think Vitamix needs to come clean on the fact that the majority of repairs are not expensive or excessively complicated. They should be more helpful instead of trying to hoodwink their customers into practically stealing their machines and trying to push the purchase of a new one on them. A little transparency would go a long way as far as I'm concerned!
Just made sure I could take apart my Vita-mix and ordered the new part via your link. My sister gave me the mixer after Vita-Mix said there was nothing wrong with it years ago. I learned quickly to keep the lid on! Now, hopefully I'll have a vita-mix that works properly! Glad I didn't throw it out.
Very nice to have the link, search the model number and the order is done. Finding a part for a 25-year old Vitamix had me worried till I watched this video. Thanks for posting.
I had returned my Vitamix 5200 for warranty repair (not related to the pot) and it came back with a jumpy pot. To their credit, they gave me a new container since mine had a small bend in the blade. Out of warranty now. I might have even bought and fixed the pot while still under warranty to not have the down time. Thanks for this!!
Thanks so much for this video. I got the part you linked on Amazon and it was far better quality than the original. The original was a light weight piece of junk. No wonder they didn't last. For a quality product like Vitamix using such a low quality part is inexcusable.
I just repaired a vitamix vitaprep with similar issues by spraying Deoxit contact cleaner into the 5K potentiometer and cycling it back and forth a few times to clean the resistor strip. I used a 13mm deep well socket to remove the pot and checked it with my meter before and after cleaning. It worked perfectly after reassembly.
The instructions and replacement part worked absolutely spot on! I just used the repaired Vitamix this morning and it works perfect. My bullet proof coffee no longer gets explosively launched and forced through the lid. What a relief, thank you!
The first time this part failed my vitamin was under warranty. Now it has again and thanks to you the fix is practically free and I don’t have to part with my machine for weeks! Huge thanks!
you saved me $254 + shipping to vitamix. (less the $37 for part). Thanks for mentioning polarity did not matter. Part looked a bit different from old but it worked fine.
Thanks for the help We fixed it!!!. However, some of the articles I read said we needed a 3 wire control because of the model of my old Vitamix but we actually needed a 2 wire. So check your machine before you order the part.
Great video, thanks for posting. A couple of things... First, my Vitamix unscrews at the top like yours but the drive socket must be removed before the top will come off. The are videos for removal of the drive socket and you need a 2mm hex wrench to remove the securing screw. Second, the replacement part available on Amazon is junk. It's about 1/3 the quality of the original part. Much smaller gage wire, flimsy circuit board connectors and a stamped nut instead of an actual nut. Maybe that's all they make now, but if I find a better quality replacement reheostat I'll post a link. Thanks again!
Those slip over the top edge of the main housing. I think there should be 4 of those. One for all 4 sides. Their insulators between the top and bottom pieces. They tend to stick to the top shell then fall off, when you separate it from the base.
Thanks for the video. Just helped me fix my Vitamix. The replacement part is not readily available in the UK and would have had to pay $65 to get it from the US. Used a Bourns PCW1J-C24-CAD502L which appears to be a drop in replacement which cost $6 from Mouser in UK. Did need to do a bit of soldering to transfer the leads from the old pot to the new pot.
Thank you for your video! Instead of replacing the part I thought I'd try DeoxIT cleaner first because I already had it. It was tricky finding a place to spray the cleaner into the part, so I tried a couple different location hoping one would work. It was a night and day difference, where it was jumpy before the control is now smooth across all speeds. It's hard to say how long this will last, but it's working well so far!
I had the same problem, same issue with the same model vitamix 5000 Different Solution usually works: 1) disassemble vitamin in the same way 2) remove only speed controller from case, leave the wires connected. 3) submerge the loose speed controller in isopropyl alcohol while turning the knob from min to max several times 4) if your not scared, plug in your vitamin and test the speed controller (before reassembly). 5) cheers, you just fixed your vitamix w/o buying anything (other than some alcohol if you didn’t have any)
Yes! Perfect video for me. I was lamenting the problem of my VitaMix getting jumpy. I use it to grind grain and the kids like smoothies. Thanks for the encouragement and details! All fixed!!
The speed controller is a potentiometer, the same item that is used for a volume control with an audio amplifier, it has brass finger brushes inside onto a carbon track, so as time goes by it gets dirty and needs a clean, so if you look at the body of the potentiometer you will see a small hole where the body has been punched out for the end stop, so squirt some WD40 in there and move the knob back and forward it will clean the tracks and then work like new, hope that helps Bob in the UK
Yup! I got out the trusty old can of switch cleaner and squirted it in the two little holes next to the wire connections. A good few twiddles and it works as new. Not bad for a 20 year old blender that gets used almost every day. Especially happy as the UK price for a new pot seems to be about £80. :o
The original pot in my 5200 was a pretty bargain-basement part. The replacement part (the new white one with the exposed wire terminals) seems much superior. Probably somebody who can test the thing could get a much better one from an electronics (esp. music electronics) supply, though the white plastic one is working for me. Hey and speaking of that, I found that the "D" shaft "notch" on the new one didn't align properly with the stock bird-head knob, but it's a standard-sized shaft so I was able to use a black aluminum guitar knob that sets with a little screw. Looks cooler too.
I had the same issue with the variable speed control. Disassembled as per your video and then sprayed some WD40 into the variable control switch, rotated it a few times and let it dry. It is now working perfectly again. I’m not sure how long it will last, but at least I am back in business blending properly again :o)
I replaced this as well. I was getting really mad at my blender because I had the same problem. I fixed mine as well. I never refilled the caulk filling the hole. Now I use mine every day again. Super happy mith my several hundred dollar purchase again. Ready for the next time if there is one.
Reviews seem to indicate that the replacement speed switch is not OEM or of good quality. I may order these anyways and give them a try. Excellent instructions though, much appreciated!
thanks for the video! Any idea how to test our potentiometer to make sure it's bad before I order a new one? VitaMix told it's PROBABLY that but it could be the control board. I'm assuming a Voltmeter connected to the two white cable ends should give me a resistance reading and that SHOULD vary steadily as I adjust the knob?
Help! First thank you so much for your informational video, it was great and gave us the confidence to try to fix my VitaMix. My question for you is once we got the Vitamix apart and attached the switch we found three black rubber pieces that are a littles less than 1/2 inch in width and 2 1/2 inches long. They fell out and we don't know where they came from! Do they need to go back in there? Where do we find out where they go. I see them in your video and it didn't seem you put them back in. Thanks PatS!
I just got this 5000 model from ebay. I haven’t tried it out yet, but I did turn it on. The dial on mine moves around loosely, but doesn’t appear wonky or to be coming off. Is that normal? Never had a Vitamix before, so I have no clue. Do I need to replace the dial, you think?? Thanks very much for this video!! 😊👍
Thanks for the video. I followed the instructions and changed the potentiometer that I bought from Amazon, and the speed does not change when the knob is turned. Any suggestions?
You mentioned the polarity didnt matter, is the circuit board 120v or stepdown DC current.....are the wires marked at all with any kind of writing? Good video seems like a easy fix once Amazon sends the correct switch (sent wrong one to me)
What is the resistance of the Vita-Mix Potentiometer? Mine tests at 0 to 5.2ohms. My motor runs at high speed only, not slowing down. It appears that zero resistance would be slowest speed. So I'm thinking that my Pot is OK and that the speed board is bad. Does this sound like a correct theory?
Found a 2" long weight attached to the back inside of the white top. Not connected to anything. Feels heavy for its size. Grey color. Might be lead with adhesive mount. Weighs one ounce. Numbers stamped on it say "1.00" on the left end, "B" in the middle, and "28" on the right end. Any idea what it is used for, besides making the machine one ounce heavier? I put the machine back together after looking at the rheostat and spraying it with CRC QD Electronic Cleaner and twisting the knob back and forth through the whole speed range. Ran much better, so I left the weight out. You mentioned just prying the speed knob off, but mine has a slotted set screw holding the knob tight. Before being in a hurry to replace the rheostat, try the contact cleaner trick sprayed into the front. Doesn't hurt the panel printing at all. QD stands for quick dry. Keep spraying and twisting with the power off, letting it dry for a few seconds, then testing until you get the smooth control you want. Only need to replace the rheostat if the cleaner trick doesn't work. Just got off the phone with Vitamix. They offer $100 trade-in credit for sending in your old machine, if you purchase from them. Good luck! Sure worked for me. One last tip....lay the machine on its back while spraying the rheostat so it all goes inside, instead of running down the front of the case. 🙂
I bought a vm0178 I bought for vacations and never used for 3yr was still new in box. Mine does that on the manual setting when you turn it from 0 to 10. It only happens right at the beginning from 0 to 1 but because I did t use and got it from Ruelala. So do t know my order number and rhey day rhey can't find it so not sure if this is warrantied still. So will this reostat replacement work for this model and hoe to find that part number and hope it solves this don't like the spit in the face when just trying to lightly mix eggs.
You can get the part for half price if you're willing to do your own soldering (reuse your wires). Search for "15955 potentiometer". It's a 5K Ohm pot with a D-shaft, for those interested in trying a generic potentiometer for even less.
I bought the part and put it in but it didn't fix the problem. Mine had gotten to the point that it would only run on the highest speed (number 10). any suggestions as to what to do next? Could the potentiometer be bad?
What is the rubber strip at the base of your unit at 4:13? I found the same strip as I started to reassemble the white part! Two notes: 1. The nut on my unit was 9/16ths as another commenter has noted. 2. The rheostat was a bit different than original. I thought that I had to return it, but found that it fit. There is a little tab that fits into a small hole when it is lined up properly.
Ive tested various switched and my issue must be the board. The mixer speed basically goes goes to high the variable mix is so minor between switch dialing up or down. Ive bought multiple POTs and none help so I have heard it is a VM103 board issue (I really hope!)
I opened mine up and there were 4 little rubber sections, one fell out in your video and I'm trying to guess where they all go. You made no mention of putting yours back in, in fact it was still out when you put your top back on.
I replaced it and I tried it out before screw everything down. After getting everything back in order I used it to make a smoothie. It started out great but then "popped" I got a spark, I wasn't on a GFI outlet. Is there anything I can do now? I am assuming something must have "touched" after I screwed down the casing and shorted something when I turned it on. I hope I can fix it.
This might work for you. If the potentiometer is stuck at one speed, the wafer inside may be bad, resulting in either a jumpy sweep in the speed or be stuck at one speed.
I have the same model Vitamix. My variable speed only runs on the highest speed. I ordered and received the part you recommended and installed it, but it did not fix the problem. I will return it, but not sure what to do now. Any suggestions?
@@dreamingrightnow1174 Yeah - is a Vitamix - model vita prep. They are Vitamixs commercial models used in restaurants. They are awesome with the big motor
@@mattd3046 Yeah I realized afterward it was the Vitamix commercial brand.. Got distracted by the 'Vita prep' tag. It sounded like a knock off. Seriously though, I didn't know it had 3hp either; that's massive. Imma just pop my shop vac into my 6500 and save some coin, lol.
Previously I said I didn’t need to buy the part… Solution did not last. Tried, unsuccessfully, to solder wires to the potentiometer. Then finally ordered the part.
The triac transistor screw to the heatsink can cause the same problems if one of the legs is broken off by vibration that's what happened to my vitamix
You have a picture of this part? Maybe i have the same problem. Because of a bad drive socket my Vitamix also got big vibrations and now its only working with the pulse switch. Whole speed control positions leads to no function. I measured about 0-4000 Ohm for my potentiometer, so it seems this is not my problem.
@@kwesi588 Great work mate, thank you so much for this information. Unfortunately this isn‘t my problem too, these transistor legs are still fine. So i have to keep on searching. Btw its a 5200 model. Anyone some ideas?
@@vedgean check the brushes and the did you move the transistor and watch to make sure all one of the leg not broken it take me some time to figure it that out after taking it apart about 10 times i push on the board when it stop spinning and it started working so i take a look it the transistor and move it left and right up and down then i saw the broken leg i solder it and it working fine now no problem also check r23 and see if it good could be switch too
A little help…anyone…? Same exact model, Vitamix 5000, however my potentiometer is connected by 3 wires, not 2 and they are soldered to the circuit board, not clipped. Ain’t life a bitch! Guess I should’ve opened it up to check before I ordered the recommended part. Any suggestions? Workaround? Or get to soldering & order different part? Thx!
This is where I bought the Vitamix speed control: amzn.to/2C2D78T
Do you know of another option to purchase this part since quality is very important to me? Based on a number of reviews this manufacturer does not impress me.
No need to replace the part. Learned from fixing dirty volume controls in car stereos that you just need to spray wire dryer/electronics cleaner in. Restores the conductivity of the potentiometer.
Looked through the comments, and decided to pull out my can of contact cleaner. Presto! My Vitamix 5200 is working perfectly now! Thank you!!!!!!🙂
MIne needed a 9/16" deep socket, not 1/2" FWIW.
did you open up the vitamix case to get closer contact for spraying the contact cleaner on it? or how did you spray it onto your vitamix with the case unopened up?
Yes. I opened the case. It was super easy.
Oh man, I have lived with this problem for @ 10 years. I think that I even contacted Vitamix some years back, but it was an expensive fix. I finally figured that there must be a repair video on RUclips University. Doh! I don't know whether to feel dumb for taking so long...or joyful that it's such an easy fix!!! There is a special place in heaven for people like you who post videos like this. Thank you.
Thanks, Glad this helped!
Great video. Exactly the problem I've been avoiding fixing far longer than i should have.
old video, but timeless info. just replaced my potentiometer on same model. works like new! Much thanks.
next project....clean and regrease my kitchenaid mixer
I have a Vitamix 5000 super.
My did the same thing and I replaced the spend control switch as well .
Works like new and I've had this for over 25 years. My only regret was I replaced the wet container as it was leaking and I didn't know then that you could fix it. Great machine and well worth the money.
what is the fix for the leaking wet container?
A video like this is one reason I depend so much on RUclips. We had this exact problem with our VitaMix 5000. Thanks for the great explanations and also for the link to finding this part. So easy now. I hated to think of throwing away a good machine.
Thumbs-up! Thanks for the excellent tutorial with brevity and great video detail. I had the same jumpy speed control issue with our Vitamix 5000 and this was a simple fix, particularly with zero soldering required. The part you link to worked perfectly and is good quality. If anyone finds this helpful, I used a 14-mm socket to remove the speed control nut and used channel lock pliers with duct tape over the metal to gently pull off the knob.
Thank you!
Thanks for posting this - very helpful. I admit I'd been dragging my heels on this repair because I wasn't too jazzed about figuring out how to take the thing apart - so I was living with the crappy speed control. Now I feel like a lazy bastid that I waited so long - lol. Thanks again.
Glad it helped!
I ordered the part you listed; got it quickly. It took only a few minutes to do this repair. I really appreciate you posting this video. It feels so good having a good operating machine again.
I bought a repair kit on eBay for about $15 with shipping. It even came with the heat-shrink tubing and hardware. If you have minimal soldering skills, the replacement is super easy. My roommate wanted me to give it to Good Will, but now everything works just like new.
Thank you, I fixed my Vita mix in about 10 minutes. Great video, now I don’t need to buy a new one. We have had this one since the summer of 1998!
This just goes to show you how great of a machine this blender is! Lasting 20+ years would have been a shame if you couldn't fix it.
I purchased the same part for my machine and you DO have to have the correct wire on the correct terminal. I blew and tripped out my house circuit breaker when I installed mine. (one is Ground) The good thing was caused no damage to the machine. I just opened it back up and reversed the wires and it worked!
Thanks for the video, I was able to get the switch working again by squirting a little bit of Deoxit D5 into the small holes on the rear of the switch and moving it back and forth a few times to clean the contacts.
did you take the case apart to get to the rear of the switch? I presume you are talking about the potentiometer?
@@manp1039 Yes I did take the case apart, it was pretty simple from what I remember. And yes the speed controller has the contacts in the switch that get dirty over time and need to be cleaned, otherwise you get this issue.
from what i understand from other videos i have seen.. the potentiometer is designed in a way that allows it to be opened and closed without any damage to it. I saw someone using isopropel alcohol with a cotton swab to wipe the graphit pds and the 3 heads. Also it allowed them to examine the contact heads to see if they were bent enough to make good contact with the graphite pads. .It also allow them to check to see if their was any issues with the soldering and contacts for the wires. From what i saw.. sometimes the nut can come loose that hold the potentiometer in place.. and when that happens people can start causing wear and tear on the connections. In any case thanks for your reply.. I will be opening mine up later this week. I have som WD40 brand contact cleaner spray . and some high strength isopropel alcohol.
@@manp1039 I was planning on taking mine apart or replacing it. I gave it a treatment with DeOxit first since DeOxit has always fixed this type of issue for me and sure enough it did. I just took the switch out of the case and gave it multiple sprays with deoxit from every angle that I could get into the switch, then I moved it back and forth a bunch of times. I allowed it to drain well onto a paper towel, and everything worked great.
Awesome. This just happened to my 5200 today. I was thinking I need to buy a new one, but in searching I found your video. Sweet - going to give this a shot.
I finally did the fix. Instructions were spot on and no issues. My only addition is to make sure your potentiometer is oriented properly when you put it all back together else your speed dial will not be in alignment with the numbers on the machine.
@@stmcgarretthe 1/2” socket is correct?
I’m going to order the part now!! Wish me luck, I’m no DIY repair person at all!!!!
Thank you so much for this video! Fixed my old 5000 no problem. I did need a 9/16 socket, not a ½, if that helps anyone :)
Thank you for the excellent video, very helpful and right to the point. I fixed my Vitamix 5000 following your instructions.
We have the same problem with our Vitamix speed control. Thank you for showing how to fix it and for the link to replace the part.
I discovered that, after opening up the machine, I simply pressed the wires in a bit more toward the Rheostat (also making sure the contact points on the other end of the wires were clean), and now it works fine. No need to buy a replacement part. I might need to in the future, but was delighted to discover how easy it was to fix the machine by simply improving the connection points.
Update: sigh. It worked for a week, but then failed again. I’l get the part now, rather than attempt to solder the wire to the part.
New part works great!
check the triac on the heat sink for broken legs i had the same problem and was a broken triac leg
I was about to throw my old 5000 machine out and buy a new one, but too many bad reviews for the new machines so I decided to see if I can fix it. This is exactly what is happening to our machine. Thanks so much for the video.
Thank you. I have this problem with my vitamix 5000 and just ordered the part.
The potentiometer on that link was not the same as the model in my Vitamix. Mine is a small flat black plastic square with a black dial. The one you listed is a large thick white plastic thing with disks layered like a cake. I held it in place and screwed it on, but it’s not a great fit. Hopefully it will last. Thanks for the video. Helped immensely.
Thanks for the help, Jake. Good video.
The Vitamix potentiometer I bought had different leads...both wires led to a single plug. I returned it and got the correct one. Relieved to learn that polarity doesn't matter.
Thank you!! My Vitamix 5000 is now functioning as it should. I found the same switch at Walmart online for 10 dollars less than the big AtoZ. It arrived a day or two slower than through Amazon but it was the same part and included a hexagon lock washer. DH suggested that I omit it and replace the nut without it as shown here. It seems to be holding well without it even though the new part is significantly different. I was concerned it would be difficult to keep the new switch secure and stable. Thanks again for the informative and helpful video!
Thanks so much. My vitamix is about 25-30 years old. The speed adjustment has been gone for several years. Sprayed myself with hot soup a couple of days ago. Just found your video and ordered the part. Here's hoping it works.
The potentiometers on these blenders always go bad for some reason. Just change that potentiometer and it will will work like new again. Don't forget to report back to us and let us know how it went.
@@jakeguitar01 Vitamix will charge you $100.00 or more to go over your machine and repair whatever needs to be repaired. Unless you can talk them into covering the back and forth shipping, this will also be on your dime as well. I think they know full well that a majority of these repairs are simple and inexpensive.
They also try to talk their clueless customers into purchasing their blenders dirt cheap and re-sell them. Don't fall for it people! I think Vitamix needs to come clean on the fact that the majority of repairs are not expensive or excessively complicated. They should be more helpful instead of trying to hoodwink their customers into practically stealing their machines and trying to push the purchase of a new one on them. A little transparency would go a long way as far as I'm concerned!
Just made sure I could take apart my Vita-mix and ordered the new part via your link. My sister gave me the mixer after Vita-Mix said there was nothing wrong with it years ago. I learned quickly to keep the lid on! Now, hopefully I'll have a vita-mix that works properly! Glad I didn't throw it out.
Very nice to have the link, search the model number and the order is done. Finding a part for a 25-year old Vitamix had me worried till I watched this video. Thanks for posting.
No Problem, I am glad you found the video useful!
I had returned my Vitamix 5200 for warranty repair (not related to the pot) and it came back with a jumpy pot. To their credit, they gave me a new container since mine had a small bend in the blade. Out of warranty now. I might have even bought and fixed the pot while still under warranty to not have the down time. Thanks for this!!
Thanks so much for this video. I got the part you linked on Amazon and it was far better quality than the original. The original was a light weight piece of junk. No wonder they didn't last. For a quality product like Vitamix using such a low quality part is inexcusable.
Excellent video and explanation, solved my concern about polarity
I just repaired a vitamix vitaprep with similar issues by spraying Deoxit contact cleaner into the 5K potentiometer and cycling it back and forth a few times to clean the resistor strip. I used a 13mm deep well socket to remove the pot and checked it with my meter before and after cleaning. It worked perfectly after reassembly.
I've heard other people mention this. Not familiar with Deoxit, but seems a lot of people swear by it.
I am happy to report that your video helped me fix my blender! Thanks so much! Your directions were perfect!
Glad I could help!
The instructions and replacement part worked absolutely spot on! I just used the repaired Vitamix this morning and it works perfect. My bullet proof coffee no longer gets explosively launched and forced through the lid. What a relief, thank you!
The first time this part failed my vitamin was under warranty. Now it has again and thanks to you the fix is practically free and I don’t have to part with my machine for weeks! Huge thanks!
Thank you! I feel so proud I did this myself! You are my hero!
you saved me $254 + shipping to vitamix. (less the $37 for part). Thanks for mentioning polarity did not matter. Part looked a bit different from old but it worked fine.
Thanks for the help We fixed it!!!. However, some of the articles I read said we needed a 3 wire control because of the model of my old Vitamix but we actually needed a 2 wire. So check your machine before you order the part.
Your video instruction is super. Got the part for my 23 year old Vitamix 5000 that I thought had bit the dust. Now it's good as new!
Great video, thanks for posting. A couple of things... First, my Vitamix unscrews at the top like yours but the drive socket must be removed before the top will come off. The are videos for removal of the drive socket and you need a 2mm hex wrench to remove the securing screw. Second, the replacement part available on Amazon is junk. It's about 1/3 the quality of the original part. Much smaller gage wire, flimsy circuit board connectors and a stamped nut instead of an actual nut. Maybe that's all they make now, but if I find a better quality replacement reheostat I'll post a link. Thanks again!
Those slip over the top edge of the main housing. I think there should be 4 of those. One for all 4 sides. Their insulators between the top and bottom pieces. They tend to stick to the top shell then fall off, when you separate it from the base.
Very well done man! Simple, to the point, and very well handled! Ordered the part and my wife will be happy soon! :)
Thanks for the video. Just helped me fix my Vitamix. The replacement part is not readily available in the UK and would have had to pay $65 to get it from the US. Used a Bourns PCW1J-C24-CAD502L which appears to be a drop in replacement which cost $6 from Mouser in UK. Did need to do a bit of soldering to transfer the leads from the old pot to the new pot.
Thank you for your video! Instead of replacing the part I thought I'd try DeoxIT cleaner first because I already had it. It was tricky finding a place to spray the cleaner into the part, so I tried a couple different location hoping one would work. It was a night and day difference, where it was jumpy before the control is now smooth across all speeds. It's hard to say how long this will last, but it's working well so far!
I had the same problem, same issue with the same model vitamix 5000
Different Solution usually works: 1) disassemble vitamin in the same way 2) remove only speed controller from case, leave the wires connected. 3) submerge the loose speed controller in isopropyl alcohol while turning the knob from min to max several times 4) if your not scared, plug in your vitamin and test the speed controller (before reassembly). 5) cheers, you just fixed your vitamix w/o buying anything (other than some alcohol if you didn’t have any)
Yes! Perfect video for me. I was lamenting the problem of my VitaMix getting jumpy. I use it to grind grain and the kids like smoothies. Thanks for the encouragement and details! All fixed!!
Perfect!
Thank you!!! Have the exact same issue and just ordered the part. Thanks for adding the amazon link.
The speed controller is a potentiometer, the same item that is used for a volume control with an audio amplifier, it has brass finger brushes inside onto a carbon track, so as time goes by it gets dirty and needs a clean, so if you look at the body of the potentiometer you will see a small hole where the body has been punched out for the end stop, so squirt some WD40 in there and move the knob back and forward it will clean the tracks and then work like new, hope that helps Bob in the UK
Yup! I got out the trusty old can of switch cleaner and squirted it in the two little holes next to the wire connections. A good few twiddles and it works as new. Not bad for a 20 year old blender that gets used almost every day. Especially happy as the UK price for a new pot seems to be about £80. :o
The original pot in my 5200 was a pretty bargain-basement part. The replacement part (the new white one with the exposed wire terminals) seems much superior. Probably somebody who can test the thing could get a much better one from an electronics (esp. music electronics) supply, though the white plastic one is working for me. Hey and speaking of that, I found that the "D" shaft "notch" on the new one didn't align properly with the stock bird-head knob, but it's a standard-sized shaft so I was able to use a black aluminum guitar knob that sets with a little screw. Looks cooler too.
Exactly what I was looking for! Thanks ! Looks like Vitamix has an ongoing issue with this knob
I had the same issue with the variable speed control. Disassembled as per your video and then sprayed some WD40 into the variable control switch, rotated it a few times and let it dry. It is now working perfectly again. I’m not sure how long it will last, but at least I am back in business blending properly again :o)
Did you separate the black part off from it's backing or did you just spray the dial pin?
Fixed mine by spraying a liberal amount of Deoxit D5 contact cleaner into the speed control switch. So far so good, over a year now.
I replaced this as well. I was getting really mad at my blender because I had the same problem. I fixed mine as well. I never refilled the caulk filling the hole. Now I use mine every day again. Super happy mith my several hundred dollar purchase again. Ready for the next time if there is one.
This video made it easy. Thanks!
Perfect how-to video! You rock!
Thanks for the help fixing my unit!
Thank you! I ended up with 2nd and a small 3rd degree burns from split pea soup/napalm
Great video! I used 13 mm socket for mine.
Reviews seem to indicate that the replacement speed switch is not OEM or of good quality. I may order these anyways and give them a try. Excellent instructions though, much appreciated!
Thanks for the info!
thanks for the video! Any idea how to test our potentiometer to make sure it's bad before I order a new one? VitaMix told it's PROBABLY that but it could be the control board. I'm assuming a Voltmeter connected to the two white cable ends should give me a resistance reading and that SHOULD vary steadily as I adjust the knob?
Thankyou for sharing this video , I have a same one , can we used parts from vitamix 5200? Can you let me know thankyou
Thanks this is super helpful!
I'm glad it helped!
Help! First thank you so much for your informational video, it was great and gave us the confidence to try to fix my VitaMix. My question for you is once we got the Vitamix apart and attached the switch we found three black rubber pieces that are a littles less than 1/2 inch in width and 2 1/2 inches long. They fell out and we don't know where they came from! Do they need to go back in there? Where do we find out where they go. I see them in your video and it didn't seem you put them back in. Thanks PatS!
I just got this 5000 model from ebay. I haven’t tried it out yet, but I did turn it on. The dial on mine moves around loosely, but doesn’t appear wonky or to be coming off. Is that normal? Never had a Vitamix before, so I have no clue. Do I need to replace the dial, you think?? Thanks very much for this video!! 😊👍
Thanks for the video. I followed the instructions and changed the potentiometer that I bought from Amazon, and the speed does not change when the knob is turned. Any suggestions?
Perfect! Thanks!
What kind of MIC are you using.. or is it a filter? it sounds like your on a telephone.. like old school Analog handset....it sounds awesome.
Using a snowball mic. Thanks for watching!
You mentioned the polarity didnt matter, is the circuit board 120v or stepdown DC current.....are the wires marked at all with any kind of writing? Good video seems like a easy fix once Amazon sends the correct switch (sent wrong one to me)
Great tutorial. I ca't change the speed on the dial and seems to be functioning at only speed 10. Will the same repair work? Thanks
Mine is stuck in low. Wondering how you fixed yours.
What is the resistance of the Vita-Mix Potentiometer? Mine tests at 0 to 5.2ohms. My motor runs at high speed only, not slowing down.
It appears that zero resistance would be slowest speed. So I'm thinking that my Pot is OK and that the speed board is bad.
Does this sound like a correct theory?
Amazon is saying it may not fit my 5200 model...do you know if this part fits a 5200?
oh my gosh you rock. I am ordering right now!! I hope it works!! Thank you for sharing this!
Did it work? I hope so, please share this with anyone who might have the same issue. Thanks for watching!
Thank You!!!!!!!
Found a 2" long weight attached to the back inside of the white top. Not connected to anything. Feels heavy for its size. Grey color. Might be lead with adhesive mount. Weighs one ounce. Numbers stamped on it say "1.00" on the left end, "B" in the middle, and "28" on the right end. Any idea what it is used for, besides making the machine one ounce heavier? I put the machine back together after looking at the rheostat and spraying it with CRC QD Electronic Cleaner and twisting the knob back and forth through the whole speed range. Ran much better, so I left the weight out. You mentioned just prying the speed knob off, but mine has a slotted set screw holding the knob tight. Before being in a hurry to replace the rheostat, try the contact cleaner trick sprayed into the front. Doesn't hurt the panel printing at all. QD stands for quick dry. Keep spraying and twisting with the power off, letting it dry for a few seconds, then testing until you get the smooth control you want. Only need to replace the rheostat if the cleaner trick doesn't work. Just got off the phone with Vitamix. They offer $100 trade-in credit for sending in your old machine, if you purchase from them. Good luck! Sure worked for me. One last tip....lay the machine on its back while spraying the rheostat so it all goes inside, instead of running down the front of the case. 🙂
I bought a vm0178 I bought for vacations and never used for 3yr was still new in box. Mine does that on the manual setting when you turn it from 0 to 10. It only happens right at the beginning from 0 to 1 but because I did t use and got it from Ruelala. So do t know my order number and rhey day rhey can't find it so not sure if this is warrantied still. So will this reostat replacement work for this model and hoe to find that part number and hope it solves this don't like the spit in the face when just trying to lightly mix eggs.
Thanks!
You bet!
Friend , creo que debiste marcar los cables que desconectaste , pues son de un mismo color ( blanco ) .
You can get the part for half price if you're willing to do your own soldering (reuse your wires). Search for "15955 potentiometer". It's a 5K Ohm pot with a D-shaft, for those interested in trying a generic potentiometer for even less.
I bought the part and put it in but it didn't fix the problem. Mine had gotten to the point that it would only run on the highest speed (number 10). any suggestions as to what to do next? Could the potentiometer be bad?
Mine had 4 6in pieces of rubber inside that looked like they should slide on somewhere. I don't see anything obvious yet. Where should they go?
What is the rubber strip at the base of your unit at 4:13? I found the same strip as I started to reassemble the white part! Two notes: 1. The nut on my unit was 9/16ths as another commenter has noted. 2. The rheostat was a bit different than original. I thought that I had to return it, but found that it fit. There is a little tab that fits into a small hole when it is lined up properly.
It goes on one of the sides of the base when it’s apart. I’m guessing it’s for vibration damping.
Ive tested various switched and my issue must be the board. The mixer speed basically goes goes to high the variable mix is so minor between switch dialing up or down. Ive bought multiple POTs and none help so I have heard it is a VM103 board issue (I really hope!)
Do you know how to fix the board issue? Are the parts available?
I opened mine up and there were 4 little rubber sections, one fell out in your video and I'm trying to guess where they all go. You made no mention of putting yours back in, in fact it was still out when you put your top back on.
I replaced it and I tried it out before screw everything down. After getting everything back in order I used it to make a smoothie. It started out great but then "popped" I got a spark, I wasn't on a GFI outlet. Is there anything I can do now? I am assuming something must have "touched" after I screwed down the casing and shorted something when I turned it on. I hope I can fix it.
check the triac on the heat sink for broken legs
Remove the drive hub and leave the motor in place it looks easier. 2mm Allen screw through slot in white plastic cover.
Will this help with my problem? The variable speed control is stuck on medium power.
This might work for you. If the potentiometer is stuck at one speed, the wafer inside may be bad, resulting in either a jumpy sweep in the speed or be stuck at one speed.
I have the same model Vitamix. My variable speed only runs on the highest speed. I ordered and received the part you recommended and installed it, but it did not fix the problem. I will return it, but not sure what to do now. Any suggestions?
Sounds like you bought a bad speed control. That should have fixed it.
check the triac on the heat sink for broken legs
Please!
Did it same as V-5200?
Would this work on the VM0109?
I have a vita prep 3 - same same only has a 3HP motor. Would u think that the rheostat is the same?
That's a huge motor, lol. Not a Vitamix tho.
@@dreamingrightnow1174 Yeah - is a Vitamix - model vita prep. They are Vitamixs commercial models used in restaurants. They are awesome with the big motor
@@mattd3046 Yeah I realized afterward it was the Vitamix commercial brand.. Got distracted by the 'Vita prep' tag. It sounded like a knock off. Seriously though, I didn't know it had 3hp either; that's massive. Imma just pop my shop vac into my 6500 and save some coin, lol.
Previously I said I didn’t need to buy the part… Solution did not last. Tried, unsuccessfully, to solder wires to the potentiometer. Then finally ordered the part.
Hopefully that part worked! It did for me!
check the triac on the heat sink for broken legs
The part they used was a POS to begin with, I'm on #3 now... I'm looking for a BETTER PART
The triac transistor screw to the heatsink can cause the same problems if one of the legs is broken off by vibration that's what happened to my vitamix
You have a picture of this part? Maybe i have the same problem. Because of a bad drive socket my Vitamix also got big vibrations and now its only working with the pulse switch. Whole speed control positions leads to no function. I measured about 0-4000 Ohm for my potentiometer, so it seems this is not my problem.
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@@kwesi588 Great work mate, thank you so much for this information. Unfortunately this isn‘t my problem too, these transistor legs are still fine. So i have to keep on searching. Btw its a 5200 model. Anyone some ideas?
@@vedgean check the brushes and the did you move the transistor and watch to make sure all one of the leg not broken it take me some time to figure it that out after taking it apart about 10 times i push on the board when it stop spinning and it started working so i take a look it the transistor and move it left and right up and down then i saw the broken leg i solder it and it working fine now no problem also check r23 and see if it good could be switch too
What happens if you replace the switch and it doesn’t work?
check the triac on the heat sink for broken legs
A little help…anyone…? Same exact model, Vitamix 5000, however my potentiometer is connected by 3 wires, not 2 and they are soldered to the circuit board, not clipped. Ain’t life a bitch! Guess I should’ve opened it up to check before I ordered the recommended part. Any suggestions? Workaround? Or get to soldering & order different part? Thx!
He didn't tell us to unplug it first!!