How Do You Fix Kitchen Aid Stand Mixers?
KitchenAid mixers are a popular and useful kitchen appliance but sometimes, after years of use, owners find their mixer is not performing up to speed. When that time comes, it often becomes necessary to have the unit repaired or replaced. General options for underperforming units include having it serviced locally or sending it back to KitchenAid—or even buying a new one. But for those with a basic understanding of appliance motors and electrical components, and a general idea of what might be required, it’s possible to repair their mixers themselves. Step 1 Remove any attachments and bowls, and unplug the unit. Carefully remove the drip cup–the silver band over where the attachments are connected–with a screwdriver. Take out the groove pin, which is the tiny pin near the post where attachments are connected, that holds the planetary gear to the center shaft with a small screwdriver or nail. Wedge out the planetary gear with a flat screwdriver or two. Unscrew the small screw on the
