Kitchenaid Mixer ~ How Long Will It Last?
Decorating By kellertur Updated 5 Jan 2010 , 4:04pm by ibmoser
Two winter's ago, I received my 5 qt. kitchenaid as a gift from my wonderful Mother in Law... I'm hoping it will last years.
How long can I expect my mixer to last? I use it a couple times a week, but usually only for icing, I like to handmix my cakes.
Thank you. 
I got a K45 as a gift from my just-married to me husband in 1975. The Kitchen aid lasted longer than the marriage. After years of hard use, I replaced it last year with the Artisan 5 qt. The only servicing it required was having the brushes replaced about 15 years ago, and a general lube and cord replacement a few years later. My ex-husband? I never replaced him. I am definitely a fan of Kitchen aid. You have a good mother in law.
Thank you, that's a relief... I treat it like a baby. Not to sound insane, but I've even named it. 
"Ripley", because it reminds me of the alien from the movie Aliens.
And YES, I adore my mother in law... few people can say that. No one fights or holds grudges in my husband's family... so any disagreements are stress-free. I am very lucky.
I got mine in 1988 and it's still going strong. JUST a month ago it started making a noise so I know I'll have to replace it soon but, hey, 20 years worth of constant service...can't beat that!
Aparently the OLDER KAs are better quality. I got mine & 3 yrs later it broke. Just fixed it & it sounds like it's about to break again (only used it 3 times since fixed). so needless to say I'm pissed & will be looking for a commercial mixer as soon as finances allow!
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