Refurbishing A Kitchenaid Mixer
Decorating By kimbm04r Updated 30 Dec 2011 , 4:49pm by Annabakescakes
I have one that is about 25 years old that I would like to have refurbished. I have to have it on high speed to get any speed out of it and since I got a Cuisinart for Christmas I can finally send it in. Has anyone ever sent theirs in to be refurbished? What was you experience, cost?
Thanks
I have never had one refurbished but I bought one refurbished 12 years ago that has never given me trouble. I bought two more this year and was concerned about a grinding sound they made but over Christmas weekend I used one I bought brand new for my grandma and it sounded just like mine. I guess that is just what they sound like so I have a renewed confidence in the ones I bought refurbished.
I have never had one refurbished but I bought one refurbished 12 years ago that has never given me trouble. I bought two more this year and was concerned about a grinding sound they made but over Christmas weekend I used one I bought brand new for my grandma and it sounded just like mine. I guess that is just what they sound like so I have a renewed confidence in the ones I bought refurbished.
I was wondering the same thing -- my K5 is maybe 15 years old and shows signs of needing an overhaul!!
There is a YouTube video on diy tuning the mixer that may help with the speed issues. Guys name is tyler79durdan
Actually, ereplacementparts on YouTube has quite a bit of videos on replacing the brushes, oiling and adjusting the beater to the proper position. Maybe more, I'm not sure but I am going to check it out more.
I'm lucky in this area. Hubby use to work for the company that repaired kitchen aids. So he keeps mi e going. I will ask him for you
I sent my kitchen aid 6 qt in to be fix and the cost was $180.00. That were going to offer me a use one for the same price a six quart also if i wanted it but I wanted to keep mine.. I am not sure as to what was wrong with it I dont have the paper work at this time but i do remember that most of the cost was in labor it runs great now .. I did burn it our mixing ss buttercream...It was only about five years old
You might want to check to make sure that they will repair a 25 year old mixer. Years ago I tried to have my mother's 32 year old kitchen aid repaired. They just laughted at me saying that the parts for it hadn't been made in years.
I recently had mine repaired. Cost me $65. Call kitchenaid and ask about authorized repair centers in your area. That's how I found my guy. My machine is around 15yrs old.
If there are any Hobart repair places near you, that's where I have mine fixed when I kill them.
I found a great site that has repair manuals and hard to find parts for many different appliances including Kitchenaid.
http://www.mendingshed.com/kitaidparts.html
I couldn't find a local place when my 15 yr old KA recently quit on me. Wound up being a blessing, hubby watched a YouTube video and had it fixed in less than 30 min and without needing to even buy any parts. He took it apart, cleared something out and its good as new (until I tipped it over and bent the switch, but then he fixed that too).
Thanks for all the replies. I have actually watched several of the You Tube videos and I think they will help a lot. I was afraid they would want almost as much to refurbish it as it would cost to buy a new one.
Thanks again.
Thanks for all the replies. I have actually watched several of the You Tube videos and I think they will help a lot. I was afraid they would want almost as much to refurbish it as it would cost to buy a new one.
Thanks again.
Good for you! I think it is absolutely worth taking a chance if it can save you $180!!!!!
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