36 YO KitchenAid is dying. Does it make sense to purchase another KitchenAid mixer or would the MixMaster be a good alternative for cakes/frostings?
1947587
Depends on how long We had the KitchenAid, if it had been years of good service it would make sense to us to buy a KichenAid.
1947588
I owned a Sunbeam Mixmaster for over 40 years before it finally died and thought I wanted a KitchenAid. I purchased a KitchenAid and just was never satisfied. It never whipped frostings as well as my Sunbeam did and this may have been because of the 2 bowl size and beater position adjustment. I always had to scrape the bottom of the KitchenAid no matter how I tried to adjust. I would suggest stepping up to a slightly more expensive model of Sunbeam as the base on this model is plastic and not a sturdy as I would prefer but I absolutely love everything else . . . and whipped potatoes are also creamy and fluffy once again. I owned a Sunbeam Mixmaster for over 40 years before it finally died and thought I wanted a KitchenAid. I purchased a KitchenAid and just was never satisfied. It never whipped frostings as well as my Sunbeam did and this may have been because of the 2 bowl size and beater position adjustment. I always had to scrape the bottom of the KitchenAid no matter how I tried to adjust. I would suggest stepping up to a slightly more expensive model of Sunbeam as the base on this model is plastic and not a sturdy as I would prefer but I absolutely love everything else . . . and whipped potatoes are... » Read More I owned a Sunbeam Mixmaster for over 40 years before it finally died and thought I wanted a KitchenAid. I purchased a KitchenAid and just was never satisfied. It never whipped frostings as well as my Sunbeam did and this may have been because of the 2 bowl size and beater position adjustment. I always had to scrape the bottom of the KitchenAid no matter how I tried to adjust. I would suggest stepping up to a slightly more expensive model of Sunbeam as the base on this model is plastic and not a sturdy as I would prefer but I absolutely love everything else . . . and whipped potatoes are also creamy and fluffy once again. « Show Less
1947589
Truly a personal preference however i have had mixmaster for years Tried the kitchen aid and donated it to goodwill and bought another mixmaster
1947590
I'm very happy with my MixMaster. It allows you to add ingredients much easier than KitchenAid. This was my reason for purchasing my new MixMaster, even though there are no attachments for griding meat with this model. That's it's only drawback. But for all other purposes, it works great!!
1947591
Love our sunbeamixmaster. Makes batter and filling for many many pumpkin rolls! Go for it �
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I owned a Sunbeam Mixmaster for over 40 years before it finally died and thought I wanted a KitchenAid. I purchased a KitchenAid and just was never satisfied. It never whipped frostings as well as my Sunbeam did and this may have been because of the 2 bowl size and beater position adjustment. I always had to scrape the bottom of the KitchenAid no matter how I tried to adjust. I would suggest stepping up to a slightly more expensive model of Sunbeam as the base on this model is plastic and not a sturdy as I would prefer but I absolutely love everything else . . . and whipped potatoes are also creamy and fluffy once again.
116655
I've owned two of these and had this problem with the first one. IT was caused by a break in the plastic where the beater attaches. There was no way to fix it and I'd had it for several years, so I got a new one. The motor on that one died after a couple years. We loved this mixer when it worked, but ultimately found it not very durable.
1617313
I have the same problem. The slow speed it way too fast for a cake mix, and normally a "middle" speed is what you use for that. This one can NEVER blend dry ingredients and is way too fast for wet ingredients. When it starts on low speed, the liquids are thrown to the edge of the bowl and whirl around like a tornado! The ingredients hardly touch the beaters because the ingredients are moving way too fast at the outer edges of the bowl.
12100
Cakes and brownie batter are a little too thick for this BLENDER, I'd recommend a MIXER instead. This stick blender works great and I love it, but it's much better with thinner consistencies.
617765
No their not, this mixer broke during the very first use! The motor gears broke, I only had a little soften butter and a little sugar in the bowl when I went from low speed to med speed it suddenly went to high speed and would not come out of high speed. I would not buy this. tried to return but the company wouldnt take it back because it had been 3 months. But it was a gift and I didnt get it for that long after it was bought. Go with a kitchen aid.
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Yes, I had no problems with it. I actually bought it as a 2nd mixer. I have a big Kitchen Aide and needed another because I bake so much. I used it quite often until I accidentally knocked the hand held part off the counter and it broke into about 3 pieces. :(
117173
I've had two KitchenAids. I love the one that is professional grade and 35 years old. They don't make them like they used to. I love my Breville. It's got power for the big jobs. Every Breville product I have gets used often. Used the expression maker everyday for 5 years. When it wore out, we bought another same model.
413304
My mixer is on its way.. But i have visited shopkitchenaid.com.. and they give you alot of great tips.. thanks for the heads up...
1691130
Kitchenaid mixer is best for cookie dough, batters, frostings and the like. It can be used with the plastic bowl included but the volume is small and using it is cumbersome. Mashed potatoes are best with a potato ricer since the starch when mixed in mixer forms quickly and makes them gummy. This mixer is a superstar at making bread and rolled fondant! Even bagel dough! Couldn't live without it (happily)!
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Mixers have a 2 year + 3 years if registered warranty..hope this helps!!--Mud Pie
1967171
I believe that this is the better option. I love my KitchenAid mixer, but sometimes it even strains when mixing extra thick cookie dough. I have used this grinder many times and the motor is more than powerful enough, and is very durable. When you consider the cost of the KitchenAid attachment, this really isn't that much more.
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I make banana bread all the time which is heavier than cake batter and it does not throw batter out of the bowl even without the spatter shield. Start out on the lowest speed till the dry and wet are combined and you shouldn't have a problem. I love this beater!!! It is way better than the Kitchen Aid beater which only has rubber on one side. Keep the whip and dough hook and toss the beater that came with your mixer in the back of the drawer, once you have this one you'll never reach for it again.
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I got mine a few years back, and it came with the stainless mixing bowl, dough hook, regular beater, whipping beater, and manual. It looked brand new. I'm sure you would have to check the listing for what is included with the machine you buy. That's usually what comes with it, and everything else would be extra. I bought an extra bowl which is very handy when baking. I really like the mixer.
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I also am looking for the large stainless bowl for my mother's 50's Mixmaster. Did anyone buy this and did it fit their 50's mixer?
1691132
This is the one and only mixer you will need in your lifetime. I have made whipped cream, marshmallows, cake, cookies and bread. Everything mixed just perfectly. You are provided with two bowls, the mixer attachment goes with the one for whipping. Good luck!
1167530
Maybe... I've used a similar food processor to mix bread dough, but if you plan to do that often, I would recommend something more like a Kitchen Aid mixer.
628488
I have been very happy with my mixer. I did purchase a beater than has the rubber "spatula" finish on it that works great to scrape the bowl as you mix.