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KitchenAid ice cream bowl attachment

6 claims 1 voice

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this has been better than any other aftermarket ice cream maker or mixer that I've found I've tried two or three other ones and this one has by far been the best

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all in all I would recommend this still

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it doesn't really scrape the real Frozen pieces off the edge now that's key for making really good ice cream it still does a good enough job but you might need to add some sort of additive to your ice cream to make it that really good kind of chewy thick ice cream consistency

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even though it does do a great job as you can see here the mixer it cuts to the edge

performance Owns it The BEST (And WORST) Features On The Kitchen Aid Ice Cream Mixer

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now when you get it it comes with the mixer in the attachment to attach it to the actual KitchenAid very simple and easy to set up

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now one thing you should be aware of this is you will have to freeze this for a very long time usually if you throw it in the freezer the night before you plan on making it by the next morning it's plenty well Frozen

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KitchenAid stand mixer

46 claims 5 voices

3:30 supports Joshua Weissman Chef

alright so number one on this list is the coveted kitchenaid stand mixer one of my most favorite tools in my kitchen it does a million billion things other than just making dough it does everything i'm not even going to try and sell you on this it's too good

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4:33 objects The Hungry Past

Fixing it isn't a quick swap.

repairability Passing on someone else's experience Why the $400 KitchenAid Mixer You Just Bought Is Already Half-Dead

Cites repairability (against)

Even for a seasoned repair technician replacing the nylon follower means a full teardown, not a casual repair.

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But in practice, it means that repeated breakdowns are built into the design.

reliability Why the $400 KitchenAid Mixer You Just Bought Is Already Half-Dead

Cites durability (against), maintenance (against), noise (against)

For home bakers, this engineered weak point turns a $400 mixer into a recurring project, not a set-it-and-forget-it tool.

The result is a cycle: bake, break, disassemble, repeat.

Symptoms show up as grinding noises, sluggish performance, or even visible oil leaking from the mixer seams.

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Inside every modern KitchenAid Artisan mixer there's a single part that quietly determines the lifespan of the whole machine, the nylon worm gear.

durability Why the $400 KitchenAid Mixer You Just Bought Is Already Half-Dead

Cites noise (against), build quality (against), durability (against), maintenance (against)

The original grease is petroleum-based, chosen for its low cost and basic compatibility with metal and plastic parts. Over time, especially during repeated heavy mixing, this grease starts to break down.

Heat from the motor and friction inside the gear case causes the oil to separate and seep out, leaving behind a sticky residue and dry spots on critical gear teeth. Once the lubricant thins or migrates, metal parts lose their protective buffer.

Service records and technician interviews point to a pattern. Mixers that have their original grease replaced with a modern synthetic alternative run cooler, leak less, and show less internal wear after years of use. For owners willing to open the case and swap out the petroleum grease, the improvement is immediate.…

The so-called lifetime claim in practice often means the lifetime of the first round of heavy baking, not the decades-long service many expect.

One logbook shows a KitchenAid Artisan returned for its second worm gear replacement in under 5 years.

Modern mixers cycle through repairs, while their all-metal ancestors quietly outlast them.

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One thing I noticed during my testing is that the head on all three KitchenAid mixers doesn't lock in the raised position. This could catch you off guard, create a mess, or potentially pinch your fingers.

handling Tested it Are KitchenAid Mixers Worth the High Price? (TEST RESULTS)

Cites safety (against)

The paddle hit the dough hook and sent it flying out of the bowl. It almost hit me in the face and it left white marks from the dough hook's coating inside the bowl.

14:04 supports Joshua Weissman Chef

you can use it for mixing anything Doe's cookies batters Etc right you're whipping egg whites you're making marshmallow fluff whatever the Whisk attachment will do it you have all the other hands for DS and batters but the biggest reason why it's so useful is this thing right here this little hole this machine has so…

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Cites versatility

14:04 supports Joshua Weissman Chef

if you cook a lot or bake a lot this machine will change your life

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if you buy this you will not regret it

4:01 supports Home Cook Basics

that's my review of the KitchenAid art is in it's been great it's really worked well so it's great for an average sized family or home cook

recommendation Owns it KitchenAid Stand Mixer Review | Years Later

3:01 supports Home Cook Basics

we've been using it for years it works really great

reliability Owns it KitchenAid Stand Mixer Review | Years Later

Cites durability

but it seems to work and never had a problem

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about longevity I mean it's been going for 15 years

durability Owns it KitchenAid Stand Mixer Review | Years Later

Cites coating durability, durability

Owned 15 years

they have not chipped they're all you know completely solid for you know all those years

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The owner paid nearly $200 across two visits, more than half the price of a new mixer, just to keep the original running.

value Passing on someone else's experience Why the $400 KitchenAid Mixer You Just Bought Is Already Half-Dead

Cites price (against), repairability (against)

The cost of keeping a new mixer alive can outpace its purchase price, a reality that is well documented in service records and kitchen drawers alike.

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and the Artisan Plus gives you the best overall experience.

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If you decide to go with KitchenAid, the Classic is the best value.

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Cites price

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KitchenAid confirmed that all three mixers use the same internal gears, and if something breaks, replacement parts are widely available, and there are companies that specialize in repairing KitchenAid mixers.

repairability Passing on someone else's experience Are KitchenAid Mixers Worth the High Price? (TEST RESULTS)

Cites availability, repairability

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That said, I do think KitchenAid is worth paying more for, especially if you plan to keep it for years.

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Cites durability, price

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When you plug in the KitchenAid Classic or Artisan with a speed lever set above zero, the mixer starts running immediately.

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Are KitchenAid Mixers Worth the High Price? (TEST RESULTS)

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When you upgrade from the Artisan to the Artisan Plus, you get a double flex edge beater, plus heavier stainless steel versions of the same beater, whisk, and dough hook. All four attachments are dishwasher safe.

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Cites build quality, dishwasher safe

The Artisan Plus was noticeably better because the double flex edge beater continuously scraped the sides of the bowl. I only had to stop once after adding the dry ingredients and very little dough collected in the middle of the beater.

The Artisan Plus was much more stable, and the locking lever stayed in place throughout the test.

14:34 supports Joshua Weissman Chef

these last so long I've had this stand mixer for probably 6 years and it's not even close to crapping out and I beat the out of this thing

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Cites durability

Owned 6 years

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the dough hook I use the dough hook all the time so this is our go-to dough hook for the sourdough love the dohog really easy comes on goes right on here like this

performance Owns it KitchenAid Stand Mixer Review | Years Later

Cites ease of cleaning, ergonomics

they have this enamel coating on them which are really easy to clean

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Despite the higher wattage, the Artisan models torque under load often falls short of expectations, especially when faced with dense dough.

performance Passing on someone else's experience Why the $400 KitchenAid Mixer You Just Bought Is Already Half-Dead

Cites durability (against)

that would jam a standard KitchenAid.

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All three whipped the cream in about two minutes without any issues.

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All three also handled the pizza dough well and produced excellent pizza, but the heads of the Classic and Artisan bounced a lot more during kneading, and their locking levers shifted away from the fully locked position, which caused them to bounce even more.

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You also get a redesigned speed control and a bowl light.

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Cites safety

Hamilton Beach and Cuisinart do the same thing, but the AUCMA and KitchenAid Artisan Plus won't start until you return the control to zero. That's a pretty big safety issue, especially if you store the whisk, beater, and dough hook inside the bowl like I do.

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The bowl and all three attachments are dishwasher safe, unlike the whisks included with the KitchenAid Classic and Artisan, which need to be handwashed.

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Are KitchenAid Mixers Worth the High Price? (TEST RESULTS)

10:33 supports Billy Parisi speaking on Chef Billy Parisi Chef

it can get expensive to three hundred even four or five for some of the bigger ones but a great investment if you love baking

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Cites price

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I obviously use this thing all the time whether I'm making doze or batters I mean you can do anything in a stand mixer

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Cites versatility

14:04 supports Joshua Weissman Chef

more specifically the industry standard kitchen aid

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Cites reputation

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you're only supposed to go for so long and then you got to give the motor a break this motor can get hot you can feel it up here getting hot

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Cites heat control (against), hygiene (against), noise (against), power and output (against)

pretty loud but like I said it hasn't you know we've been using it for years it works really great

one negative I would give is when you do got a dough in there like especially sourdough that thing's cranking this thing is really working and this you know you think it's going to fall apart because this is like really jamming around

you'll see that it can like work its way up over that if it got it on there there's a good chance you might have got some of that in whatever you're making

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really easy to use

handling Owns it KitchenAid Stand Mixer Review | Years Later

Cites build quality, learning curve

so maybe not a negative I mean it holds it really well

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I use this probably every week for dough so I make a sourdough bread all the time or sourdough flatbread or pizzas

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Cites versatility

one thing with the KitchenAid too it's Universal like it has other attachments

one benefit two of this thing is like recipes online so many people use them so in their recipe they'll say use it on speed setting two or

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The Artisan is worth considering if you want the larger bowl, a handle, or a specific color.

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Cites appearance, handle, size and capacity

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With cookies, the Classic and Artisan both mixed the dough well, but I still had to stop and scrape the bowl several times.

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When you upgrade from the Classic to the Artisan, you get a larger bowl with a handle and many more color options.

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Are KitchenAid Mixers Worth the High Price? (TEST RESULTS)

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All three KitchenAid mixers are much heavier than the cheaper brands. They have diecast metal bodies and the same front power hubs for optional attachments.

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Cites build quality, weight

14:34 supports Joshua Weissman Chef

so the expense you're putting towards this is really saving you money over time time

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Cites price

14:04 objects Joshua Weissman Chef

they are expensive there is no way around that and I am sorry

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Cites price (against)

4:32 supports Home Cook Basics

you know the black looks really good

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Cites appearance

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the other thing that's a negative is the way this thing locks in there

handling Owns it KitchenAid Stand Mixer Review | Years Later

Cites build quality (against)

so you can take it off if you jam it over there it's like almost impossible to get it off so that's just something to consider

10:33 supports Billy Parisi speaking on Chef Billy Parisi Chef

obviously this KitchenAid has been around for a long time you see then a lot of my videos

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Cites reputation

0:00 notes Home Cook Basics

my review of the KitchenAid mixer I've had this thing like 15 years this is the Artisan version it's in black

ownership Owns it KitchenAid Stand Mixer Review | Years Later

Owned 15 years

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Its job isn't just to transmit force, it's designed to fail first. When the bowl jams or the dough gets too dense, the nylon teeth are supposed to strip away stopping the mixer before the motor burns out.

durability Why the $400 KitchenAid Mixer You Just Bought Is Already Half-Dead

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personally I don't use this shield for anything

performance Owns it KitchenAid Stand Mixer Review | Years Later

KitchenAid vintage Hobart-built mixer

3 claims 1 voice

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The original 1919 mixer weighed in at more than 25 lb, a solid mass of cast iron and steel that set it apart from anything else on the market.

durability Passing on someone else's experience Why the $400 KitchenAid Mixer You Just Bought Is Already Half-Dead

Cites build quality, durability, reputation, weight

Every critical part, from the gear train to the outer housing, was engineered from metal, echoing the standards found in commercial bakeries and naval galleys.

Inside, the gear train was a study in over-engineering. Steel-on-steel contact, precision-machined tolerances, and a drive system modeled after industrial equipment.

These mixers were so robust that stories circulated of them surviving decades in bakery basements or riding out storms at sea on Navy ships.

The sheer weight alone, over 25 lb, spoke to the density of materials and the absence of cost-cutting.

still mixes weekly after three decades with only a fresh cord and a dab of grease.

Vintage owners share receipts from the 1980s and the 1990s, some machines logging 40 years of use without a major breakdown.

For serious bakers, the legacy of Hobart built longevity lives on in vintage machines and select commercial alternatives.

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The Hobart era established a gold standard.

best in class Why the $400 KitchenAid Mixer You Just Bought Is Already Half-Dead

Cites reputation

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Professional bakers adopted these machines not for their looks, but for their ability to run batch after batch without faltering.

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KitchenAid toy stand mixer

3 claims 1 voice

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It's perfect for the kid that is an aspiring chef.

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Was this Kitchenaid hit by a shrink ray?! (No, it actually works!!)

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It's a toy KitchenAid and it functions almost identically to the real KitchenAid.

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Cites adjustability

It has a lock function, it has several speeds, and it functions very much like a real KitchenAid.

About the brand itself

1 claim 1 voice

18:36 supports Joshua Weissman speaking on Joshua Weissman Recipes Chef

a Cuisinart or KitchenAid is like the two brands that I would recommend.

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