What motor does Vitamix use?

The powerful 2.2 HP motor can handle even tough ingredients to create high-quality blends. With a drop of dish soap and warm water, your Vitamix® machine can clean itself in 30 to 60 seconds—no disassembly required.

What kind of motor was used in the blender?

The motor of a blender is generally quite basic, being a small air-cooled electric motor situated in the housing of the blender unit. The motor is situated so that when it is in operation, it causes a small vertical coupler shaft to spin at a high speed.

Is Vitamix brushless?

Brushless motors are much more expensive and I know that both Vitamix and Blendtec have looked at and considered using a brushless motor – however it would add so much to the cost of the blender to manufacture and to sell.

How many HP is Vitamix?

Power: Most Vitamix blenders have motors with either 2 or 2.2 peak horsepower, which equates to a whopping 1,400 watts. Personal Vitamix blenders are less powerful, with about 750 watts. Controls: Some high-end Vitamix blenders have digital controls, but most feature simple analog dials.

Do all Vitamix have same motor?

Every Vitamix blender has stainless steel blades and most are covered by a five-year warranty, although some models have a seven-year warranty. The S-Series blenders’ motors are rated at 1 hp, C-Series motors are all 2 hp (with one exception), and the G-Series all feature a 2.2-hp motor.

Where are Vitamix Motors made?

Every Vitamix is built and tested at their plant in Ohio! Vitamix blenders ship from their warehouse in Cleveland Ohio. Vitamix also reports that over 70\% of their parts are made in the USA, although I was not able to find the list of which components are made in the USA and where the other parts come from.

Are blender motors AC or DC?

Blender Motors are actually the universal Motors which are capable of operating at both AC or DC inputs. High power DC Motors are really difficult to find at home but the Blender motors are easily available almost everywhere and from that point of view, this project is of great importance.

Where are Vitamix motors made?

What is the lifespan of a Vitamix?

But Vitamix machines do last many years. Often far past their warranty. Some of the best emails we get are a variation of the following: “Hey, Lenny and Shalva, I’ve had my Vitamix for 15 years and I’m tired of waiting for it to die.

Which Vitamix has most powerful motor?

Professional Series 750 While it will cost you at least $600 bucks, it’s among the most powerful of the Vitamix blenders, which means it whips up the smoothest of the smooth soups, frozen piña coladas, and, yes, smoothies. Margaritas come out just like the machine-churned ones at your favorite Mexican restaurant.

How long will a Vitamix blender last?

And unlike other blenders, the 5200’s radial cooling fan and thermal protection system keep your machine from overheating. “Just ordered a 3rd Vitamix 5200,” said a small business owner. “I have had two since 2001. They each lasted about 8 years with heavy use.