Cooking & Baking

Kali

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50. I got mine as a rebuilt directly from the website

Reply to live love laugh (Original post)

Mon Feb 1, 2021, 10:48 PM

Feb 2021

check there. shorter warranty but the reality of these machines is that it will work forever if it works in the first place.

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Should I buy the Kitchenaid standing mixer? is there a reliable, less expensive substitute? [View all] live love laugh Feb 2021 OP

Get Kitchenaid...you won't be sorry. ret5hd Feb 2021 #1

Thanks now more indecision ... which color which color which color? live love laugh Feb 2021 #11

Paint: chips (eventually)...Steel: Never chips. ret5hd Feb 2021 #24

Yeah I never thought about the chipping although I do love the beautiful colors. nt live love laugh Feb 2021 #25

Our is on a shelf kinda like this... ret5hd Feb 2021 #26

I love the pull-out shelf pretty neat. nt live love laugh Feb 2021 #29

That must be strong hardware/hinges... Foolacious Feb 2021 #41

Oh, man, I want one of those shelves! 3catwoman3 Feb 2021 #46

Several: ret5hd Feb 2021 #47

Shall do. 3catwoman3 Feb 2021 #48

Go to a restaurant supply that sells used and rebuilt kitchen stuff. You'll be amazed how ... marble falls Feb 2021 #2

Great tip I didn't know these existed I love a bargain hunt. nt live love laugh Feb 2021 #10

Great prices on knives and tools, too. I've been using them for decades. Also: The Chef Store ... marble falls Feb 2021 #23

Do a google search of best mixers under $100, or whatever you are willing to spend LuvLoogie Feb 2021 #3

Thanks. I trust those here over Google though. nt live love laugh Feb 2021 #12

That's why I look at several articles and then read customer reviews on the final candidates LuvLoogie Feb 2021 #28

I have a held held Proctor Silex. Been using it for years. mobeau69 Feb 2021 #4

I have a handheld KitchenAid which is OK but I just want something a little fancier. nt live love laugh Feb 2021 #13

Then the KitchenAid stand-alone is what you want. NT Foolacious Feb 2021 #42

They are a work horse - strong and reliable. Love mine. Marie Marie Feb 2021 #5

Thanks I am excited about getting one. nt live love laugh Feb 2021 #14

I love my Kitchen Aid Mixer! leftieNanner Feb 2021 #6

Great point about buying cheaper thanks. nt live love laugh Feb 2021 #15

I learned this concept well from my plumber's wife leftieNanner Feb 2021 #22

You'll love it so much. You can find deals WhiteTara Feb 2021 #7

Thanks. live love laugh Feb 2021 #16

Get the kitchen aid. I've had mine for 20 years onecaliberal Feb 2021 #8

That's sounds good to know about the reliability thank you. nt live love laugh Feb 2021 #17

Kitchen Aid makes a smaller sized one. madaboutharry Feb 2021 #9

I like the idea of smaller I am only slightly reluctant because I want to do one-batch baking. nt live love laugh Feb 2021 #19

We like our Kitchenaid mixer. Mr.Bill Feb 2021 #18

Thank you yes I saw some neat attachments which I would also want to get. nt live love laugh Feb 2021 #21

This message was self-deleted by its author Mr.Bill Feb 2021 #20

I didn't know how much I'd use my Kitchen Aid until I got one iwillalwayswonderwhy Feb 2021 #27

It is really good to know that it's so versatile. nt live love laugh Feb 2021 #31

As a 40+ year weekend confectioner... 634-5789 Feb 2021 #30

Thanks! live love laugh Feb 2021 #32

A Kitchen Aid Mixer will be part of your legacy. RicROC Feb 2021 #35

Wife bought a Kitchenaid in the early 80's Hokie Feb 2021 #33

Good to know thanks. live love laugh Feb 2021 #51

I have the KitchenAid Professional 600 MOMFUDSKI Feb 2021 #34

Thanks that's the model I was looking at.😊 nt live love laugh Feb 2021 #52

Like many here I have had mine for 25+ years and it still works great. justhanginon Feb 2021 #36

Thanks. 😊 nt live love laugh Feb 2021 #53

It's as close to a need as exists in kitchen appliances mahina Feb 2021 #37

I can see how essential it is now thanks. nt live love laugh Feb 2021 #54

Get it. AirmensMom Feb 2021 #38

Yup definitely buying it. Thanks nt live love laugh Feb 2021 #55

Kitchenaid attachments! Mine is 30+ years and never had a problem. procon Feb 2021 #39

Yes I want to learn to make pasta with the attachment. The graters sound like a good option too. nt live love laugh Feb 2021 #56

I'm a fan of America's Test Kitchen, Staph Feb 2021 #40

I subscribe to ATK and I am a fan too. Thanks. nt live love laugh Feb 2021 #57

I love mine spinbaby Feb 2021 #43

Good advice on the upgrade I think I'll get the 600/pro. Thanks. nt live love laugh Feb 2021 #58

Heavy Mollyann Feb 2021 #44

I bought a very basic model several years ago from Amazon. greatauntoftriplets Feb 2021 #45

That was a really good price and I like white or maybe stainless as a finish. nt live love laugh Feb 2021 #59

Are you a Costco member? wackadoo wabbit Feb 2021 #49

Those are good Costco prices I found prices as high as $699 for some models. nt live love laugh Feb 2021 #60

Here's a link to the 6-quart one, in case you're interested wackadoo wabbit Feb 2021 #64

I got mine as a rebuilt directly from the website Kali Feb 2021 #50

Thanks I cannot go wrong from all the rave reviews. nt :hi: live love laugh Feb 2021 #61

I have had my KitchenAid for 30 years. Bought a second one in 2019 which sinkingfeeling Feb 2021 #62

I like the glass mixing bowl.nt live love laugh Feb 2021 #66

The Kitchen Aid is a brute. While you can break them, you really have to work hard at it. Warpy Feb 2021 #63

Thanks. live love laugh Feb 2021 #67

I've been working through the same issue tishaLA Feb 2021 #65

Yes ... decisions, decisions... I hope to decide this week. nt live love laugh Feb 2021 #68

I bought a refurbished one which wasn't bad pricewise. Demsrule86 Feb 2021 #69