This is not the reliable stand mixer that earned the reputation of being the best. I bought one to replace the mixer that worked like a mule for the last 13 years because it was getting a bit tired. I brought it home, set it up, tested it, and all seemed well. I put my butter and sugar in it to cream for cookie dough, turned it on, it spun twice and the motor burned out...dead. Did some research and found out that Kitchenaid discontinued the 1.3 horse powerful mechanics in 2024 and replaced it with a weak 500 watt AC motor with plastic parts. Im returning the new one and sending my old one in for refurbishment. You can only get the good model refurbished. Im buying a spare refurbished unit because I use this tool every single day. So disappointed with Kitchenaid. I feel completely betrayed.

this mixer has been a workhorse since day 1. i have saved so much money on baked goods its ridiculous. this mixer doesn't only give you an extra pair of hands, it gives the ultimate baking convenience. the %231 reason i bought this is because my autistic son is so picky on baked good. now i just make exactly what he wants while saving big on money.

Really disappointed in this mixer. I set it up for the first time to make cookie dough. Two minutes into using it on the lowest speed it turned off and won't turn back on. After looking it up I found more people that have had this same issue. Wish I'd seen that before buying it.

I've had a KitchenAid mixer since 2003. My spouse bought this mixer as a Christmas gift. The first time I used it, the mixer stopped working after a few minutes and would not turn back on. I contacted KitchenAid and they helped me send the unit back and they sent me a new one. I got the second mixer out of the box and it never turned on. I returned the second mixer to Sams. The Customer Service rep at the store told me that "tons of these have been returned because they don't work." I'm puzzled and frustrated. Now having read reviews, it seems it is a known and large problem.

I have been wanting the larger mixer for years. I currently have the traditional Kitchenaid that I have been using for 5 plus years. It's been running like a champ but I need the larger bowl size. My husband picked this one up for me and I was so excited to use it. Went to make a simple sugar cookie recipe and it cut off after about 5 minutes. I tried everything I could to get it to come back on to no avail. Went to Sam's and exchanged it for another one. The lady at the counter told me this was the 7th or 8th one that week that was returned. I decided to grab another one anyway and give it a try. The exact same thing happened again with the new one. Now I have a pretty large and heavy paper weight on my counter while I lug the thing back to Sam's and just get my money back or call Kitchenaid to see what they are going to do. I'm so sad and disappointed.

The colors are not true to color so beware when choosing the one you want to match your kitchen. For example, the "light blue" color shows more of a mint green which is what I was hoping for. Instead, it is a baby blue color and much like the blue color choice for the first blue swatch. I replaced my 25 year old Artisan Kitchen Aide Mixer with this one....I miss my Artisan. This has no option to raise or lower the arm housing, which makes cleaning so much easier. The speeds have a delay and the bowls are much smaller than that of the Artisan. This one does not come with a splash guard lid (sold separately) so be careful at higher speeds. All in all a good mixer but not great.

This stand mixer is amazing. It does take a little learning curve to put the bowl back on but its just getting use to where to hold it to put it on. It has more than enough power for those heavy, thick doughs. Love that it comes with a smaller bowl and whisk for frosting and icing.

(This review was collected as part of a promotion.) Best purchase I have ever made as far as appliances go. I waited quite sometime as I had an old hand me down stand mixer but this is by far superior to what I was using. I love the fact that it comes with two different size bowls , and for attachments, speed adjustments are easy and are perfect for whatever stage I am at in the makings of some great baking. Con is .. cannot locate any bowl cover with slits to add ingredients or bowl scraper attachment in my vicinity . The box says 5.5 and I am not sure what sizes I should order for this stand online if any are available . mixer

Used this mixer i waited all year for exactly once! It stopped working before cookie dough was finished. A mere small batch and mixer just quit! IT was immediately taken back to Sam's where it was purchased. There was another on the cou n ter just brought back. Yet another waiting to return one. I did get another but dont have much hope. Supposedly the gears etc are a mess due to products used. What's up kitchen aide? This is sad.

This KitchenAid replace my old one that is 42 years old and still works.I really wanted a new one and this model is just wonderful!! I love the color (Mineral Water). All the extra bowls and attachments are a dream!! I am SO happy with my new KitchenAid aka Bertha!!!