It was three days before Christmas, and my to-bake list was long. Cinnamon buns, squares, cheesecake, cookies, truffles, etc etc etc… I was kneading a loaf of bread in my KitchenAid Stand Mixer when it clunked and the dough hook stopped turning even though the motor had not stopped running. I raced to turn off the mixer and, of course, immediately tweeted my freak-out.My @KitchenAid_CA mixer motor is still running, but the paddle just stopped turning! What do I do? — Jenn Pinspired (@YouPinspireMe) December 22, 2014 , being the wonderful company that they are, emailed me straight away – I did a campaign with them this fall so they knew who I was. They hooked me up with customer service, who called ME instead of vice-versa, and I got a diagnosis for my problem (now my KitchenAid mixer paddle was moving but making loud a clanking / knocking noise as it went around) – the gear was broken. I also found out that time flies when you’re with the one you love – I still thought of my mixer as ‘new’, but it turns out that I’ve had my precious for 3 years this Christmas – meaning it wasn’t under warranty anymore.

They offered me a generous discount off of any model that I wanted, but I still wouldn’t have been able to fit that in my budget unless I gave up my discretionary spending money for the next four months which I wasn’t keen to do. The kind lady at KitchenAid customer service gave me the name of a local repair shop that were known to fix these stand mixers but after a call in to them I knew that wasn’t the route I was going to go, either. 2+ weeks for a fix that would probably be a minimum of $125. I checked them out online and found reviews that were less than favourable when it came to their track record with KitchenAid mixers. I took to Twitter and found the same reaction there to this service provider. @YouPinspireMe I finally bought a new one, because the numerous times I brought it in to be fixed, it wasn’t though they said it was. — Catherine (@AlwaysARedhead) January 10, 2015 In the mean time, my loves-to-be-a-hero-husband did some research online and found out that it was most likely the ‘‘ that was the problem.

All other parts in the machine are metal, but the worm gear is made out of plastic as sort of a fail-safe to protect the motor. If the gears got jammed and all parts were metal the motor would burn out in a hurry. They cleverly made this gear out of a tough plastic so that when the gears jam the worm gear takes the brunt, breaks, and the motor can keep running without melting down. waring 18 immersion blender wsb65It’s annoying to have to deal with, but makes total sense and I’m glad that the part that we needed was easily replaceable and only $10-30. waring drink mixer dmc20If the motor had burnt out, we definitely would have been talking about mixer replacement.oster blender 6811-c My Knight in Shining Amour locate the service manual for my Artisan Series 5-Quart Tilt-Head Stand Mixer and, after studying it for a few days, started surgery.euro pro nj600 table top blender

He made it look straight-forward, though I know that he was intimidated about the project as soon as he saw the service manual instructions. It took less than an hour for him to confirm that the diagnosis was correct – the had been stripped. We called the local repair shop (that I didn’t want to take my mixer in to) and asked if they sold the part – we could get it online for $10, but it’d take 72 hours to arrive. By purchasing it from the local shop at three times the price, my husband had the mixer fixed and back together in another hour – totally worth the extra $20, in my opinion! In no time (but with very careful attention to detail), he had the mixer back together – he didn’t even have any nuts or bolts left over! We have lift off, ladies and gentlemen! #handyhusbandsarethebesthusbands #kitchenaid #fixed @thebvo A video posted by jennvb (@jennvb) on Jan 10, 2015 at 8:44am PST It has been quite pleasant to have my second most used appliance back in working order.

It does run a touch louder than it used to, but I’ll take it – we have lots of work to catch up on!I saw this kettle at the other day – don’t you think it’d look awfully purdy with my mixer? Netflix and Sleep: Netflix is Babysitting This New Year’s Day! How to “Age” Wood for Rustic Wood Signs Crazy Easy Last Minute Halloween Costume Ideas That Won’t Cost a Mint #StreamTeamStand mixer sounds can vary depending on several factors. Larger mixers  can be louder than smaller capacity mixers, due to the need for a larger motor and all metal gears.  They may sound shrill or "airplane like" DC motor mixers are quieter than AC model mixers.  Are you comparing an older, smaller mixer to a new, larger one? If you are used to a smaller mixer, and then purchase a larger one, it may seem loud, initially.   There are individual sound variations even among the same model mixer. Clicking Clicking during heavy mixing is not unusual. Clicking may be more pronounced in larger 7 and 8 quart mixers because they have DC motors which are quieter.

Not normal:   screeching squealing grinding knocking If your mixer is making these noises, please contact us for further assistance.Cozy, cold-weather desserts made with seasonal winter ingredients. The Perils of Writing a Dessert Cookbook Chewy Lime Sugar Cookies My Favorite Strawberry Shortcake Spicy Pork and Hominy Stew Tortilla Soup for Optimum Marital Health Mama's Got a Brand New Bag How to Repair a KitchenAid Mixer Sauces, Salsas, and Relishes « Wine Has a New Attitude |A Very Nice Potato Salad » An awesome student from our education program made this wiki. It is not managed by iFixit staff. Mixer Will Not Turn OnFaulty Plug ConnectionFaulty Power OutletOverheatingFaulty BrushesMixer Rattles or Makes a Lot of NoiseGear LubricantWorm GearMixer Will Only Work at Certain SpeedsImproperly Connected Hall SensorFaulty Circuit BoardMixer is Leaking OilGear LubricantDamaged or Misplaced GasketsMixer Beater Head Does Not Clear BowlImproper Bowl PlacementInsufficient Beater Head Clearance

Despite your efforts, the KitchenAid mixer doesn't seem to be getting any power Make sure the KitchenAid Mixer is firmly plugged into a working outlet and the cord is not twisted or split. Check the circuit breaker in your home to ensure the plug has power. Try plugging in another appliance to make sure the outlet is working properly. It is possible that your mixer is overheating. Unplug the mixer for approximately 30 minutes to allow it to cool off. However, when the mixer is under heavy loads for extended periods it may heat up to the point where it's uncomfortable to touch. This is normal and it will shut off automatically if it overheats. If your mixer still will not turn on, it might be a problem with the motor brushes. If the brushes are worn down or not inserted properly, your mixer may not turn on. See our guide on how to replace your motor brushes. Your mixer makes a lot of noise when you turn it on After a lot of use, the mixer could be lacking lubricant which could cause the parts to rattle and make noise.

See this guide by eReplacementGuides: How to Fix a KitchenAid Stand Mixer That is Leaking Oil. If it is metallic sounding, the worm gear on your mixer may be losing teeth and will need to be replaced. Check out our guide on how to replace your worm gear. No matter what speed setting you choose, the mixer will only operate at one speed Before buying any new parts, make sure that the connection between the control board and the hall sensor is nice and snug. The hall sensor, a grey wire with a three pronged end, is connected between the speed lever and control board. This connection could become loose due to the vibrations of the mixer. Also, the mixer will not work if the connection is not oriented properly. Using trial and error, change the orientation of the three pronged connection to see if the mixer will begin to work. The most common sign of a failing hall sensor is if your mixer increases to top speed and then shuts down. If your mixer is still not operating correctly, you could have a faulty circuit board in the back of your mixer.