Although they have a great reputation for reliability and long lasting performance, occasionally a mixer owner may find the need for Kitchen Aid mixer repair. Worse, sometimes a mixer is beyond repair! Unintentionally abusing your mixer or parts could lead you to be on the lookout for a new one, long before you had intended to spend that kind of money again.
Whether you're searching for a replacement, can't afford to shell out the dough for a Kitchen Aid, or simply love a bargain; cooks across the country are choosing to add a factory reconditioned Kitchen Aid mixer to their kitchen.
Kitchen Aid is a great brand, there's no doubt about it. But not everyone can justify spending $200 - $500 for a home mixer, blender or processor. Buying a reconditioned unit is a great option, if you are careful and do your research before buying.
A mixer that has been refurbished by a retailer or other company might carry a nice price tag, but you have to consider a few points. First, what kind of warranty is the retailer offering on the parts and motor? Most companies offer absolutely no warranty or guarantee on refurbished appliances and their parts. Second, because Kitchen Aid had nothing to do with the reconditioning, they will not honor the work either. Basically, if the mixer blows up or breaks down the night you take it home from the store, you're out whatever money you spent on it. Buying this way can be very risky.
A safer option is to purchase the mixer directly from Kitchen Aid. They often recondition their own returned mixers and resell them, often for discounts of up to 50%-60%. These units are covered by a 6-month to one year warranty, depending on the model that you choose. You can find refurbished mixers by searching Amazon.com, EverythingKitchens.com, and other kitchen equipment sites.