Life-From-Scratch t1_iuhr75x wrote on October 31, 2022 at 1:01 PM

I just got a Kitchen Aide hand held. So far so good.

isarobs t1_iuiff76 wrote on October 31, 2022 at 3:57 PM

My kitchen aid hand mixer, going strong 20 years later.

J3ttf t1_iuiqsev wrote on October 31, 2022 at 5:13 PM

I heard apparently KitchenAid isn’t any good anymore

sponge_welder t1_iuix775 wrote on October 31, 2022 at 5:55 PM

KitchenAid mixers are still great, their other stuff isn't very different from any other small appliance

BarbequedYeti t1_iujgisq wrote on October 31, 2022 at 8:04 PM

Their stand mixers are still decent but have dropped in quality. Their hand mixers and everything else is complete crap.

TwattyMcBitch t1_iujujlf wrote on October 31, 2022 at 9:42 PM

Kitchenaid rocks. At least, the higher end stuff. I literally just made an espresso from my espresso maker I bought in 2007. My 2003 fridge, dishwasher and microwave still look and run like new. Oh, and my stand mixer from 1997 is flawless, too.

I actually bought the coffee maker, grinder, and espresso machine on 2007. They’re from the pro-line (or Artisan line in Europe) and they all work beautifully. I also take care of my stuff and follow the use and care guides, and perform minor repairs if needed.

My 1992 hand mixed did just die. It didn’t really “die”, but there’s a plastic part inside that holds the main beater in place. It wore out over 30 years, and the part simply is not available.

The lower-end stuff, like the toasters, basic coffee makers and probably hand mixers, are just more basic appliances stamped out en masse in Asia with a kitchen aid label slapped on them, and maybe aren’t that great. Not sure.

notyourmommma t1_iujhcwb wrote on October 31, 2022 at 8:10 PM

I went thru 2 in 2 years. Same problem each time.

thatgirlinny t1_iujqdh5 wrote on October 31, 2022 at 9:12 PM

Have had mine since my mother gave it to me In the late 80s! Built to last!