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My KitchenAid Handheld Mixer died. :( Looking for..

amyb — Thu, 08 Oct 2020 15:13:17 GMT

recommendations for a handheld??

I've never gotten the stand mixer...condo kitchen and not a frequent baker to have it take up real estate on my limited counter space. But I loved having my handheld. I bought it about 11 or 12 yrs ago, hardly ever used it, and never expected it to die at all, let alone this soon. I realize nothing lasts forever...still...I've had blenders and other electronics for over 20 years that didn't die.

I don't know the warranty time...I'll have to check...though I never sent in registration for that.

Don't know if I trust buying another KA, (though I love the brand)....what would all you bakers recommend?

TIA.

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Peaches McPhee — Thu, 08 Oct 2020 15:17:42 GMT

My experiences have taught me that even high priced small appliances die relatively quickly. So, my motto is to buy cheap. That includes hand held mixers, coffee makers, toasters, and irons. JMO of course.

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Mimi 1883 — Thu, 08 Oct 2020 15:26:45 GMT

@amyb I would stick with KitchenAid. So far, my handheld mixer is doing great, and it's at least 10 y/o. Have you checked out their small version of the stand mixer? Sounds like the perfect size for your condo kitchen.

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CelticCrafter — Thu, 08 Oct 2020 15:36:49 GMT

@Peaches McPhee wrote:
My experiences have taught me that even high priced small appliances die relatively quickly. So, my motto is to buy cheap. That includes hand held mixers, coffee makers, toasters, and irons. JMO of course.

That's what we do because the expensive ones don't last any longer than the cheap, especially toasters!

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skatting44 — Thu, 08 Oct 2020 16:15:26 GMT

Contact Kitchen Aid- maybe it's a simple part that they may repair for small fee .

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peachesncream — Thu, 08 Oct 2020 16:27:55 GMT

I have a Hamilton Beach hand mixer that I love. It's about 10 years old and cost around $25.

It has plenty of power, 6 speeds, two different sets of beaters, a whisk, and a storage box. It has a 275 watt motor.

They don't make my exact model now. A newer model comes with beaters, a whisk, and dough hooks, and a storage box. The latest model has 300 watts.

Kitchen Aid and Cuisinart make hand mixers. I don't have any experience with them. They're more expensive, and I don't know if they are a lot better. Others could weigh in on that.

There's another brand I've seen reviewed positively by bakers/bloggers and it's VonShef.

One thing I'd want to have for sure is a whisk attachment. It lets you whip cream or egg whites super fast!

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amyb — Thu, 08 Oct 2020 16:33:45 GMT

@peachesncream wrote:

I have a Hamilton Beach hand mixer that I love. It's about 10 years old and cost around $25.

It has plenty of power, 6 speeds, two different sets of beaters, a whisk, and a storage box. It has a 275 watt motor.

They don't make my exact model now. A newer model comes with beaters, a whisk, and dough hooks, and a storage box. The latest model has 300 watts.

Kitchen Aid and Cuisinart make hand mixers. I don't have any experience with them. They're more expensive, and I don't know if they are a lot better. Others could weigh in on that.

There's another brand I've seen reviewed positively by bakers/bloggers and it's VonShef.

One thing I'd want to have for sure is a whisk attachment. It lets you whip cream or egg whites super fast!

I actually just did an Amazon, BB&B, Macy's and Kohl's search...limited colors in KA (I don't want black or steel gray...white out everywhere!)(loved my banana yellow, but I'd take a white.). But I am considering either the HB or Cuisinart, the latter I saw at only about $35.00 at Kohl's. I did wonder about attachments, I didn't click on any to see if they came with any. That was a reason for my getting another KA, my attachements would probably still work on it. I will call KA, see if they offer any solution. Otherwise, I'll probably go for one of those others. I've seen many on screen cooks use that HB or Cuisinart products.

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SharkE — Thu, 08 Oct 2020 19:00:11 GMT

Cuisinart

Bed & Bath use 20% off coupon

No more then you cook, just go to walmart and get Hamilton Beach, Oster, etc.

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Puppy Lips — Thu, 08 Oct 2020 19:03:31 GMT

I got a KitchenAid handheld mixer several years back from QVC. The last few times I have used it, I had trouble getting it to start. I may have to buy a new one too.

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homedecor1 — Thu, 08 Oct 2020 19:45:28 GMT

I have had my KA hand held for over 15 years ...runs better than my KA stand mixer I bought 3 years ago🤷‍♀️

I am always sad I sold my Pro600 KA stand mixer that was 20+ years old worked great.

As for hand mixer, I'd buy Hamilton Beach or other brand since KA isn't what it "used" to be☹️ so why spend a lot. I treat my small appliances now like everything else -- don't spend much as it probably won't last!!!

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shoptilyadropagain — Thu, 08 Oct 2020 20:06:51 GMT

I have a cheap Hamilton Beach that I've had over 20 years. Nowadays, I rarely use it. HSN had an inhouse (I think) brand that they really pushed many years ago. I always said I would order one if mine ever died but that hasn't happened and I don't even know if they offer that brand any longer since I hardly watch.

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deeva — Fri, 09 Oct 2020 03:00:38 GMT

My KitchenAid hand mixer is 20 years old and still works great.
Last year I replaced my KitchenAid stand mixer that I bought in 1997.
I can tell a difference between my old stand mixer and the new one.

I had to replace my slow cooker last week. I bought the cheapest one I could find.

Nothing is made to last anymore.

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SharkE — Thu, 08 Oct 2020 23:23:20 GMT

You speak the truth !

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Snowpuppy — Thu, 08 Oct 2020 23:44:34 GMT

@amyb do you have the digital hand mixer ?

I have a KA digital hand mixer that's 14 yrs old, bought it here. It acted wonky once or twice when I plugged it in. I did a hard "restart". Shut it off, pushed the reset on the GFI outlet it was plugged into and turned it back on.

That did the trick! Runs like new!

If that doesn't work, try plugging it into another outlet before pitching it.

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faeriemoon — Fri, 09 Oct 2020 11:07:12 GMT

I have a Cuisinart that's about ten years old. It's ok. Not great. My main complaint is that you have to very careful to make sure the beaters are locked in (give them a tug) because they have a tendency to come off on their own. Sometimes when you click them in, they're not actually locked in.

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depglass — Fri, 09 Oct 2020 13:47:51 GMT

I'd check reviews on Amazon. You don't have to buy one there, but you will get an idea of what people think of new ones and it might weed out some real lemons.

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amyb — Fri, 09 Oct 2020 16:42:39 GMT

@Snowpuppy wrote:
@amyb do you have the digital hand mixer ?

I have a KA digital hand mixer that's 14 yrs old, bought it here. It acted wonky once or twice when I plugged it in. I did a hard "restart". Shut it off, pushed the reset on the GFI outlet it was plugged into and turned it back on.

That did the trick! Runs like new!

If that doesn't work, try plugging it into another outlet before pitching it.

Yes! That's the one I have also...probably from around same timeframe, give or take a couple years. I know...it's so weird...and my instincts said "it's not dead"....so I did try some other outlets. It wasn't in an outlet that has a restart (what's GFI btw?)...but I will try troubleshooting. Also, just haven't taken the time to call KA yet...they may also advise a few things to do/check. Thank you for the feedback!

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amyb — Fri, 09 Oct 2020 16:46:36 GMT

@deeva wrote:
My KitchenAid hand mixer is 20 years old and still works great.
Last year I replaced my KitchenAid stand mixer that I bought in 1997.
I can tell a difference between my old stand mixer and the new one.

I had to replace my slow cooker last week. I bought the cheapest one I could find.
Nothing is made to last anymore.

Exactly my thoughts on everything electronic now...my old appliances, gadgets etc, tend to work better, be of better quality than any of the new things (except a few high end like Vitamix, which I believe you pay for that kind of workmanship/quality, that might actually be "built to last") ...but with many products, we are stuck with lesser quality at higher prices. I try to buy as wisely as possible. Still like KA brand.

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Snowpuppy — Fri, 09 Oct 2020 17:02:48 GMT

@amyb a GFI outlet is typically in your kitchen and bathroom. It has the push button on the outlet to reset.

It's meant to trip (shut off) when overloaded, comes into contact with water, etc. Once tripped, you have to push the button to reset.

Seems I also straightened/smoothed out the power cord as well.

That mixer is a workhorse! No idea what I would ever replace it with. 🤤

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DiAnne — Fri, 09 Oct 2020 23:14:34 GMT

I don't bake much but I had a KitchenAid hand mixer that died pretty quick considering it did not get much use. I replaced it with a Cuisnart hand mixer and it just keeps plugging along! I would definitely get another if this one ever dies.