Vitamix Parts & Accessories
Maintaining your blender and keeping extra accessories on hand can extend the life of your blender and prevent your operation from suffering costly downtime. Our selection of Vitamix parts includes replacement components that will keep your blender functioning properly as well as lids, plugs, tampers, and other accessories. More
What to Know About Vitamix Parts & Accessories
Vitamix parts and accessories help operators get the most out of their Vitamix appliances. Whether you need Vitamix replacement parts or functional accessories, the right tools can help make your blender more versatile and stave off expensive repair bills. Vitamix is one of the most trusted brands of commercial blender, but heavy, high-volume use can wear down even the best-made equipment over time. Additionally, busy restaurant environments generate mistakes, such as losing a tamper or dropping and breaking a lid. Vitamix replacement parts can get your machine up and running again without a service call or sending it back to a shop.
We carry a large selection of Vitamix blender parts and accessories to help our customers find the solution to their problem. Easily lost parts, such as retainer nuts, mini tampers, and specific wrenches, require no expertise to reimplement into your foodservice operation, but some Vitamix parts in this category require a bit more effort and expertise to install. Drive sockets and blade assemblies come with instructions so you can install them without paying a professional to come out for your blender, which can save you hundreds of dollars over a service charge.
Some Vitamix blender parts can help your machine tackle tasks that would have been difficult before. For example, additional blade styles can make your machine more proficient at breaking up ice. You also can replace blades that have been worn down by time and routine use to keep your machine working as smoothly as the day you got it.
Before purchasing, it is vital to ensure the piece you're considering fits the Vitamix blender you have. Consult the product specification page for each Vitamix accessory to determine which blenders they are compatible with. Many parts, such as drive sockets, are interchangeable between some models of Vitamix blender, but not all.
Common Questions About Vitamix Parts
What Vitamix parts are available?
Vitamix replacement parts include everything from blade assemblies and drive socket kits to additional lids and tampers for your containers, as well as replacement parts for blenders with sound-dampening technology and enclosures. Drive socket kits help you substitute that component when it's reached the end of its life, while individual lids, plugs, and tampers help keep your blender functional, safe, and sanitary. You'll also find Vitamix accessories for the Mix'n Machine and Mix'n Machine Advance, including agitator kits and mounting brackets.
Which drive socket is compatible with my Vitamix?
Drive sockets are some of the most important Vitamix blender parts you can buy. Fortunately, knowing which drive socket is compatible with your blender isn't complicated, since almost all of Vitamix's commercial blenders – the Blending Station Advance, Drink Machine Advance, Drink Machine blenders, T&G 2, The Quiet One, Vita-Prep and Vita-Prep 3 – require the same one. Only the XL blender requires a unique drive socket.
Drive sockets are sold individually or in multiples so you can keep plenty on hand to quickly service each of your machines. Each drive socket's compatibility is noted in the product title, so you'll be able to quickly find which drive socket you need. Drive socket kits also include an Allen wrench and instructions to ensure you're able to change out these Vitamix parts with ease.
How do I change the drive socket on a Vitamix?
Before changing your drive socket, ensure the blender is unplugged. Then, remove the centering pad, as this will give you access to the drive socket. Remove the old drive socket then align and install the new drive socket with the help of the included Allen wrench. After installation, Vitamix recommends operators move the part up and down to ensure it has not been installed too tightly. Full instructions for installing this part are included with the purchase of a drive socket.
Can you replace Vitamix blades?
Yes, Vitamix replacement parts include blade assemblies for every blender and container the company offers. You'll find replacement assemblies for ice blades, which are designed to crush dense ice for frozen drinks; wet blades, which can be used to create smooth mixtures for soups and sauces; Advance blade assemblies for use with Advance containers; and blade assemblies that are compatible with the XL blending system.
Do Vitamix blades get dull?
No, they are constructed of hardened stainless steel and, according to the manufacturer, will never require sharpening. However, these essential Vitamix blender parts do wear down over time and your blade assembly will need to be replaced if its ball bearings are visible, if it wobbles up and down or to the side, if it creates an audible noise while in use, if it rotates too effortlessly (called "pinwheeling" by the manufacturer), or if it is difficult to manually rotate.
Why do I need extra agitators for my Mix'n Machine?
Whether you use the hard ice cream agitator or soft ice cream agitator with your Mix'n Machine, keeping spare agitators offers two main benefits. The most obvious is it ensures your employees have a spare part available if the one being used is damaged or lost. The other benefit – especially for high-volume operations – is that you can keep several agitators in rotation during peak hours so dirty agitators can be swapped out for clean ones without delaying production. Other Vitamix parts made for the Mix'n Machine include replacement agitator shafts and agitator conversion kits, which are used to turn your unit's removable agitator into a permanent agitator.