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I Gave Away Kitchenaid Mixers For Gifts This Year

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  • Durangler
    Durangler Posts: 1,122
    @WeberWho ....
    Took my Hobart Kitchenaid apart last weekend. All metal gears, no plastic. Found more numbers that didn't correspond with the other parts. No worries as I know this mixer has not been tampered with.
    The original grease was beginning to harden, but still lubricating. Very minimal running.
    Wiped everything clean & used your recommended Tri-Flow synthetic grease, about 1/2 tube.
    Re assembled & fired it up. Heard a bit of a sticky sound as the grease worked around the gears.
    I had a bolt missing (3 of 4 under the tilt stand) that's on ordered along with new brushes. The gasket remained intact throughout the cleaning process.
    Thank you for the inspiration to get this mixer back to almost new condition. It wasn't all that difficult. 
    :)
    XL BGE, 22" Weber Red Head, Fiesta Gasser .... Peoria,AZ
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  • Durangler
    Durangler Posts: 1,122
    BTW.... Those power cord loop clips that hold into the base .....
    Just disconnect the wires, black & white from the connectors & unscrew the green wire from its post.
    XL BGE, 22" Weber Red Head, Fiesta Gasser .... Peoria,AZ
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  • jlsm
    jlsm Posts: 1,012
    @Durangler, funny, I was also missing a bolt, in the back. Are you replacing the brushes just as part of a tune-up?
    *******
    Owner of a large and a beloved mini in Philadelphia
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  • Durangler
    Durangler Posts: 1,122
    edited February 2015
    @jlsm....
    The bolt with the lock washer is in place, the other bolt is gone.
    Honestly, I don't even know is the brushes need replaced, but I was in order mode with the bolt & needed a new Wire Whip (the one I have has a broken wire/tang thingy) so I tossed in 2 brushes.
    How do you know if the brushes go bad? I think if the motor skips and sputters it's brush time, but not certain.
    So, yes, part of the tune-up.
    :)
    XL BGE, 22" Weber Red Head, Fiesta Gasser .... Peoria,AZ
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  • WeberWho
    WeberWho Posts: 11,524
    @Durangler Awesome! Glad to hear about the successful grease job. The sound of fresh grease running through the gears is a thing of beauty. I regreased my friends Hobart Kitchenaid mixer and gave it to her on Saturday. I got a big hug from her. "This thing use to bounce all over the place and now it's so smooth" she said. Happy, happy, happy! It was her grandma's mixer. The mixer should be around many more years.

    I need to replace the brushes on an older Kitchenaid Hobart mixer I picked up for $20. The Craigslist ad said it was good for parts. Went home and plugged it in and fired right up. Ran great. The third time I turned it on it didn't run. I'm guessing it's just bad brushes. I have new brushes but haven't tossed them in yet. Hopefully it's only a $2 fix. Will toss in some new grease and brushes and see what happens.
    "The pig is an amazing animal. You feed a pig an apple and it makes bacon. Let's see Michael Phelps do that" - Jim Gaffigan

    Minnesota
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  • WeberWho
    WeberWho Posts: 11,524
    edited November 2015
    Durangler said:
    BTW.... Those power cord loop clips that hold into the base .....
    Just disconnect the wires, black & white from the connectors & unscrew the green wire from its post.
    Sorry to bring an old post up but I have to give a big shout out to @Durangler for the tip on the disconnecting the wires instead of the clip. I bought an old Hobart/Kitchenaid mixer for a coworker and repacked it with new synthetic grease. Your tip came in super handy. Thanks!
    "The pig is an amazing animal. You feed a pig an apple and it makes bacon. Let's see Michael Phelps do that" - Jim Gaffigan

    Minnesota
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  • DMW
    DMW Posts: 13,836
    I just ordered an 8qt Kitchenaid Commercial mixer from webstaurant.com. On sale right now for $549 with free shipping. I hope it will be awhile before I need to rebuild, but glad you have this posted. Once I received the new one, I'll probably tear down our 4.5qt and get it cleaned up.
    They/Them
    Morgantown, PA

    XL BGE - S BGE - KJ Jr - HB Legacy - BS Pizza Oven - 30" Firepit - King Kooker Fryer -  PR72T - WSJ - BS 17" Griddle - XXL BGE  - BS SS36" Griddle - 2 Burner Gasser - Pellet Smoker
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  • nolaegghead
    nolaegghead Posts: 42,109
    I had to replace the seals and grease one I had for years.  I just put automotive lube in it.  Never had another problem with leaks.
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  • WeberWho
    WeberWho Posts: 11,524
    edited November 2015
    nolaegghead said:
    I had to replace the seals and grease one I had for years.  I just put automotive lube in it.  Never had another problem with leaks.
    Definitely would have been much cheaper than food safe synthetic grease. ($20+ a tube) Apparently the synthetic grease won't break down over time. Is it worth the extra money? Who knows. Easier to sell a mixer with words like "synthetic" and "food safe" in the descriptions I guess. 
    "The pig is an amazing animal. You feed a pig an apple and it makes bacon. Let's see Michael Phelps do that" - Jim Gaffigan

    Minnesota
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  • texaswig
    texaswig Posts: 2,682
    @WeberWho I've e seen a view kitchen aid mixers for on CL  around 100 bucks. What's the best one to get and which one should I stay away from.?

    2-XLs ,MM,blackstone,Ooni koda 16,R&V works 8.5 gallon fryer,express smoker and 40" smoking cajun 

    scott 
    Greenville Tx
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  • WeberWho
    WeberWho Posts: 11,524
    edited November 2015
    @texaswig In the late 80's Hobart sold off Kitchenaid to Whirlpool. After a couple years Whirlpool started to use their own parts inside Kitchenaid mixers. The quality of parts went down from when Hobart owned them. Cheaper motor and they started to switch internal gearing to nylon. (Safety feature so the cheaper motor doesn't burn up under a heavy load) Some of the current Professional models have steel gears. (I'd stay away from Kitchenaid mixers that were made within the last 5 years. Whirlpool had a huge lawsuit brought against them for all the issues they've had with them. Apparently the motors they were putting in them were junk)

    The best way I spot older Hobart mixers is by color. Outdated colors give them away. The accessory cover plate will usually be a blank stainless cover. The band on the mixer might say Hobart Troy, Ohio. (Newer ones will say St. Joseph, Michigan) The bowl lock plate will sometimes say Hobart on them. Others might say Hobart on the inside of the base. Some won't say anything at all. You can also ask the owner how long they've owned it. 
    "The pig is an amazing animal. You feed a pig an apple and it makes bacon. Let's see Michael Phelps do that" - Jim Gaffigan

    Minnesota
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  • Durangler
    Durangler Posts: 1,122
    @WeberWho? Happy to be of some help. :)
    Your assistance in my endeavor was great! 
    Thanks for that indeed. 
    The old mixer is running fine.
    XL BGE, 22" Weber Red Head, Fiesta Gasser .... Peoria,AZ
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  • nolaegghead
    nolaegghead Posts: 42,109
    WeberWho? said:
    nolaegghead said:
    I had to replace the seals and grease one I had for years.  I just put automotive lube in it.  Never had another problem with leaks.
    Definitely would have been much cheaper than food safe synthetic grease. ($20+ a tube) Apparently the synthetic grease won't break down over time. Is it worth the extra money? Who knows. Easier to sell a mixer with words like "synthetic" and "food safe" in the descriptions I guess. 
    I really did think about it...is this safe?  Will I kill babies?  Then when I opened the can of Lithium grease, it stinks so badly, I reasoned if any of this almost black smelly grease leaks into the food, it'll be obvious to at least three of our senses.  So I did it.
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  • texaswig
    texaswig Posts: 2,682
    Professional it is. Haha

    2-XLs ,MM,blackstone,Ooni koda 16,R&V works 8.5 gallon fryer,express smoker and 40" smoking cajun 

    scott 
    Greenville Tx
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  • BYS1981
    BYS1981 Posts: 2,533
    Here is to hoping i made this year's list...
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  • WeberWho
    WeberWho Posts: 11,524
    BYS1981 said:
    Here is to hoping i made this year's list...
    Haha too funny! This year I'll probably be shopping for stuff the night before Christmas!
    "The pig is an amazing animal. You feed a pig an apple and it makes bacon. Let's see Michael Phelps do that" - Jim Gaffigan

    Minnesota
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  • northGAcock
    northGAcock Posts: 15,173
    edited November 2015
    Jeremiah said:
    This is a great post. Are the hobarts better? What do I look for when hunting? Is there a particular model that I should look for? ie artisan? I've been wanting one and this could be a fun project at the same time. Thanks
    Caution on the Comercial Hobarts....if you ever have to buy parts, prepare to take out another mortgage. That said, for home use they should last for ever.
    Ellijay GA with a Medium & MiniMax

    Well, I married me a wife, she's been trouble all my life,
    Run me out in the cold rain and snow
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  • caliking
    caliking Posts: 19,780
    Pawn shop or CL?

    #1 LBGE December 2012 • #2 SBGE February  2013 • #3 Mini May 2013
    A happy BGE family in Houston, TX.
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  • Focker
    Focker Posts: 8,364
    edited December 2017
    Photo Egg said:
    Picked this up today.
    lighting makes the colors off and even 2 tone but its in great shape.
    Not white, Bone/Ivory color maybe? Came with paddle, wire whip and dough hook.


    Nice score D.
    I comb KA for that reason alone, but most have no attachments with them.  My Dad has an old Sunbeam from the 50s, but no attachments.
    Have been combing for a Hobart grinder for awhile.  Anything Hobart, is serious.  My $350 slicer with extra knife, was a great find.

    Brandon
    Quad Cities
    "If yer gonna denigrate, familiarity with the subject is helpful."

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  • WeberWho
    WeberWho Posts: 11,524
    Great pick up Darian!
    "The pig is an amazing animal. You feed a pig an apple and it makes bacon. Let's see Michael Phelps do that" - Jim Gaffigan

    Minnesota
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  • Photo Egg
    Photo Egg Posts: 12,137
    WeberWho said:
    Great pick up Darian!
    Will look into rebuilding it soon using all your tips and photos. Thank you!
    Thank you,
    Darian

    Galveston Texas
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  • Photo Egg
    Photo Egg Posts: 12,137

    caliking said:
    Pawn shop or CL?
    Pawn Shop for this one. I have another white one in the garage that i found at goodwill several months ago.
    Thank you,
    Darian

    Galveston Texas
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