KitchenAid Mixer Parts Overview
You’ll be hard pressed to find a better series of mixers than those made by KitchenAid, but even the best things sometimes break or wear out and need to be replaced. Your mixer can last for a minimum of 10 years with proper use, but during those years, there are some bits that you will need to change to keep it functioning optimally. To help you keep an eye out, we have listed them here:
- 1.The Pouring Shield
- 2.The Additional Accessory Knob
- 3.The Gears
- 4.The Mixer Feet
- 5.The Mixer Bowl
Kitchen appliances that have bowls and jars have a high replacement rate, and it’s likely that once or twice in the long life of your KitchenAid mixer, you will need to shop for a new bowl. KitchenAid mixer parts now offer you upgrades so that with a replacement, you can get a better and more modern bowl. - 6.The Whisk
Your mixer most likely came with a whisk, and it was made of light material (they have to be to give best results). This means that they can break easily, or rust if not stored properly. You’ll also warp your whisk if you use it for that which it’s not intended, like beating eggs. It’s important to note that you’ll need to buy less KitchenAid mixer parts if you store your mixer clean and dry after each use.
Most modern KitchenAid mixers will come with a pouring shield – it helps you to pour batter out of the mixer without making a mess. Of all KitchenAid mixer parts, this is the part that you will most likely be replacing before any other – its made of plastic, and is bound to warp or break.
A KitchenAid mixer usually comes with an extension that allows you to place additional appliances on the mixer. This extension is controlled using a knob, and because the extension takes different appliances, the threads on the knob wear rather fast.
There are several gears in a KitchenAid mixer and they are made of either thick rubber or plastic. They can work for a long time, but they may eventually get dislodged and break. These are not so easy to replace, and its best if you take your blender in to have it done. Ask at the shop where you buy your KitchenAid mixer parts – they probably do it either for free or for a small charge.
All KitchenAid appliances come with rubber feet for a firm grip on whatever surface they are put on, and also to protect the base of the appliance. These feet, depending on how often you move your appliance around, will wear off. If you need to replace them in your mixer, do all four feet – any less and you may have your mixer wobbling.
Finding and Replacing Mixer Parts
Like with any other KitchenAid parts and accessories, you need to find a legitimate KitchenAid vendor. You can also order on the KitchenAid website or the website of a vendor that you trust. Make sure that they accept returns, but to minimize the chance of this happening, quote the exact year and model of your mixer.
KitchenAid mixer parts are easy to replace because they come with step-by-step instructions. If you think that you may risk further damage attempting a replacement yourself, take your mixer in for repairs.
Your mixer is fully covered by warranty for 1 year, so don’t buy any KitchenAid mixer parts if it breaks down during this time – take it in and get a new one for free.