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Stand mixer

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happypillsareworking · 30/12/2023 15:18

Kitchen aids are so expensive!! I currently have an 18 year old kenwood which has served me very well but the plastic/paint is coming off the bits which you mix with. I looked at replacing but they are quite pricey and with an old machine think it may be better getting a new one!

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SleepingisanArt · 30/12/2023 15:52

Don't buy a kitchenaid! Loads of the attachments are not dishwasher safe and are flimsy!

I have 2 kenwoods - one is 26 years old and looks it but still works very well, the other is a youngster at only 5 (l inherited it) so it still looks shiny and new! All the bits go in the dishwasher and there are many many attachments available.

GrazingSheep · 30/12/2023 15:53

Love my KitchenAid. No problems with ant of the attachments.

TitaniasAss · 30/12/2023 15:55

I love my KitchenAid. I have a Kenwood too and it's great but I prefer the KitchenAid. I wash all the attachments by hand for both of them anyway.

TheSandgroper · 30/12/2023 16:49

Can you go to ebay or somewhere and buy replacement parts?

https://www.kenwoodworld.com/en-gb/faqs/Where-can-I-purchase-spares-and-accessories-for-my-product/a/33306

Where can I purchase spares and accessories for my product? FAQ | Kenwood UK

Where can I purchase spares and accessories for my product?. Find the answer to this and any other frequent questions in our website customer support section.

https://www.kenwoodworld.com/en-gb/faqs/Where-can-I-purchase-spares-and-accessories-for-my-product/a/33306

Soporalt · 30/12/2023 17:37

My Kenwood is over 40 years old and still works. I think it could do with a bit of an oil, but it's fine. My DD has inherited her Grandma's and that's over 50. Maybe the newer ones are a bit rubbish?

Beebumble2 · 30/12/2023 17:55

I have always had Kenwoods, my 40+ one was replaced by a newer version. It’s just as good as the old one, but better looking!

Cynderella · 30/12/2023 18:00

I have a Kitchenaid - had it about twenty years now. Have replaced the dough hook with a stainless steel one (not genuine KA) and bought a spare bowl. I have the pasta making attachment, but that's all. I use it 2-3 times a week now, mostly for bread dough. In the past, I used it every day, but I don't bake as much now.

I wash the attachments by hand, apart from the stainless steel dough hook. The pasta making bit just needs brushing.

Ginandjuice57884 · 30/12/2023 18:02

I have a Kenwood in my cupboard gathering dust as I hate the damn thing. I bought it reconditioned from eBay for about 100 5 years ago. Probably only used it 6 times. I'd say you could have it for postage if this site wasn't anonymous!

Mykittensmittens · 30/12/2023 18:06

Watching a little as in a similar quandary.

i have a 10 year old kenwood stand mixer (not a chef, it’s a Patissier) and it’s so heavy and solid and makes great dough, whisks and beats. But that’s all it does - I have a separate blender and processor for soups, chopping and slicing. Now my patissier dough hook is loosing its coating and I can’t get a replacement.

my conclusion so far is a stand mixer of any kind (kenwood K Mix, Kenwood Pattisier or kitchen Aid) all only really mix or whisk or dough.

Whereas a kenwood chef has the option of doing a LOAD more useful things in essentially one appliance.

but heck - they are pricey.

let us know what you decide OP!! I’ll be right behind you!!

gordonpym · 30/12/2023 18:12

Kenwood! Especially if you already have extra attachments. I use mine several times a week! I love the carrot grater!

APurpleSquirrel · 30/12/2023 18:31

Love my KitchenAid - it's over 10 years old & still looks new.
The attachments aren't flimsy! What a weird thing to say? I've only had to replace one in a decade.

MargaretThursday · 30/12/2023 18:45

Love my kitchenaid.

We have lots of adaptions:

Juicer
Ice cream maker
Are the ones that we use most regularly. We did have a problem with the ice cream maker in that the first time we used it, we found a crack in the bowl, but we contacted them and they replaced it without any fuss at all. We've used it extensively since then with no issues.

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