Guest guest Posted December 31, 2005 Report Share Posted December 31, 2005 Hi, I am chiming in on the mixer issue. I have had the heavy duty bowl lift model for 24 years. It still runs perfectly. However, my son wants a mixer so I decided to pass mine to him and try a new model. I got the professional 5 qt model from Sam’s for Christmas. I finally tried it out today and am pretty disappointed right now. It is SO extremely loud with a high pitched whine. It also seems to have a hitch in it’s get-along as it goes round the bowl. It is not a perfectly smooth continuous motion as the beater goes around. It doesn’t hit anything but doesn’t sound even. My resident engineers feel that doesn’t bode well for it’s longevity. For those of you that have this model (and have tried it if it is new!), is this the way it is supposed to be? My old one ran around as smooth as butter. It was a loud motor but nothing like the whine this one has. I can’t decide if this is just a matter of getting used to a new machine – change doesn’t come easily for me! – or if I have a lemon. Any input out there? Thanks in advance. Becky Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 1, 2006 Report Share Posted January 1, 2006 In <20051231222216.FFXT3660.ispmxmta06-srv.alltel.net@DHN0S521>, on 12/31/05 at 04:22 PM, " richabec " typed: >I am chiming in on the mixer issue. I have had the heavy duty bowl lift >model for 24 years. It still runs perfectly. However, my son wants a >mixer so I decided to pass mine to him and try a new model. I got the >professional 5 qt model from Sam's for Christmas. I finally tried it out >today and am pretty disappointed right now. They don't make them like they used to. Try to get old faithful back from your son, and exchange your whiner for one that's at least civilized and pass it on to him. -- n : jt@... http://jt-mj.net In the beautiful Finger Lakes Wine Country of New York State! -- -- A bus station is where the the bus stops. A train station is where the trains stop. On my desk I have a workstation ... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 1, 2006 Report Share Posted January 1, 2006 In <20051231222216.FFXT3660.ispmxmta06-srv.alltel.net@DHN0S521>, on 12/31/05 at 04:22 PM, " richabec " typed: >I am chiming in on the mixer issue. I have had the heavy duty bowl lift >model for 24 years. It still runs perfectly. However, my son wants a >mixer so I decided to pass mine to him and try a new model. I got the >professional 5 qt model from Sam's for Christmas. I finally tried it out >today and am pretty disappointed right now. They don't make them like they used to. Try to get old faithful back from your son, and exchange your whiner for one that's at least civilized and pass it on to him. -- n : jt@... http://jt-mj.net In the beautiful Finger Lakes Wine Country of New York State! -- -- A bus station is where the the bus stops. A train station is where the trains stop. On my desk I have a workstation ... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 1, 2006 Report Share Posted January 1, 2006 In <20051231222216.FFXT3660.ispmxmta06-srv.alltel.net@DHN0S521>, on 12/31/05 at 04:22 PM, " richabec " typed: >I am chiming in on the mixer issue. I have had the heavy duty bowl lift >model for 24 years. It still runs perfectly. However, my son wants a >mixer so I decided to pass mine to him and try a new model. I got the >professional 5 qt model from Sam's for Christmas. I finally tried it out >today and am pretty disappointed right now. They don't make them like they used to. Try to get old faithful back from your son, and exchange your whiner for one that's at least civilized and pass it on to him. -- n : jt@... http://jt-mj.net In the beautiful Finger Lakes Wine Country of New York State! -- -- A bus station is where the the bus stops. A train station is where the trains stop. On my desk I have a workstation ... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 2, 2006 Report Share Posted January 2, 2006 I just bought it today!!!! I am thrilled! I used it for a cake mix and it wasn't loud or thumpy at all. I did have to have DH adjust the height because the paddle was initially hitting the bottom of the bowl. So be sure the paddle is adjusted to the correct height! Trudy Re: Kitchenaid mixer - again! I have the Costco KA Pro, which I gather is the same as the Sam's Club one. It is definitely loud, and it does sometimes thump as it goes around the bowl (but not always). I chose it primarily because of Costco's lifetime no-questions-asked return policy. (And no, I don't have any financial interest in Costco ) I do use several of the attachments with it, which was an additional selling point. I've had mine since last May and haven't had any other issues with it.Sue in Denver Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 2, 2006 Report Share Posted January 2, 2006 I just bought it today!!!! I am thrilled! I used it for a cake mix and it wasn't loud or thumpy at all. I did have to have DH adjust the height because the paddle was initially hitting the bottom of the bowl. So be sure the paddle is adjusted to the correct height! Trudy Re: Kitchenaid mixer - again! I have the Costco KA Pro, which I gather is the same as the Sam's Club one. It is definitely loud, and it does sometimes thump as it goes around the bowl (but not always). I chose it primarily because of Costco's lifetime no-questions-asked return policy. (And no, I don't have any financial interest in Costco ) I do use several of the attachments with it, which was an additional selling point. I've had mine since last May and haven't had any other issues with it.Sue in Denver Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 2, 2006 Report Share Posted January 2, 2006 I just bought it today!!!! I am thrilled! I used it for a cake mix and it wasn't loud or thumpy at all. I did have to have DH adjust the height because the paddle was initially hitting the bottom of the bowl. So be sure the paddle is adjusted to the correct height! Trudy Re: Kitchenaid mixer - again! I have the Costco KA Pro, which I gather is the same as the Sam's Club one. It is definitely loud, and it does sometimes thump as it goes around the bowl (but not always). I chose it primarily because of Costco's lifetime no-questions-asked return policy. (And no, I don't have any financial interest in Costco ) I do use several of the attachments with it, which was an additional selling point. I've had mine since last May and haven't had any other issues with it.Sue in Denver Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 5, 2006 Report Share Posted January 5, 2006 I can't comment on Kitchen aid in particular, but I bought an immersion blender from Walmart which died within a year --- whereas these usually last for years and years ---, so it may be that Walmart just doesn't get as good quality as the usual ones...? Amazon has good prices, I've noticed. I'm sure other places on the internet if you search. Janet > > > > Hi, > > > > I am chiming in on the mixer issue. I have had the heavy duty bowl lift > model for 24 years. It still runs perfectly. However, my son wants a mixer > so I decided to pass mine to him and try a new model. I got the > professional 5 qt model from Sam's for Christmas. I finally tried it out > today and am pretty disappointed right now. It is SO extremely loud with a > high pitched whine. It also seems to have a hitch in it's get-along as it > goes round the bowl. It is not a perfectly smooth continuous motion as the > beater goes around. It doesn't hit anything but doesn't sound even. My > resident engineers feel that doesn't bode well for it's longevity. > > > > For those of you that have this model (and have tried it if it is new!), is > this the way it is supposed to be? My old one ran around as smooth as > butter. It was a loud motor but nothing like the whine this one has. I > can't decide if this is just a matter of getting used to a new machine – > change doesn't come easily for me! – or if I have a lemon. > > > > Any input out there? Thanks in advance. > > > > Becky > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 5, 2006 Report Share Posted January 5, 2006 What an awesome policy – I didn’t know about that. I was a little afraid Sam’s wouldn’t take this back because my dh purchased it over 30 days before. But, they did with no questions asked. I am going to try again with a new box when they come in. In the meantime, I will keep driving myself nuts researching it!!! Becky From: SillyYaks [mailto:SillyYaks ] On Behalf Of zoemom2001 Sent: Monday, January 02, 2006 8:56 PM To: SillyYaks Subject: Re: Kitchenaid mixer - again! I have the Costco KA Pro, which I gather is the same as the Sam's Club one. It is definitely loud, and it does sometimes thump as it goes around the bowl (but not always). I chose it primarily because of Costco's lifetime no-questions-asked return policy. (And no, I don't have any financial interest in Costco ) I do use several of the attachments with it, which was an additional selling point. I've had mine since last May and haven't had any other issues with it. Sue in Denver > > Hi, > > I am chiming in on the mixer issue. I have had the heavy duty bowl lift > model for 24 years. It still runs perfectly. However, my son wants a mixer > so I decided to pass mine to him and try a new model. I got the > professional 5 qt model from Sam's for Christmas. I finally tried it out > today and am pretty disappointed right now. It is SO extremely loud with a > high pitched whine. It also seems to have a hitch in it's get- along as it > goes round the bowl. It is not a perfectly smooth continuous motion as the > beater goes around. It doesn't hit anything but doesn't sound even. My > resident engineers feel that doesn't bode well for it's longevity. > > For those of you that have this model (and have tried it if it is new!), is > this the way it is supposed to be? My old one ran around as smooth as > butter. It was a loud motor but nothing like the whine this one has. I > can't decide if this is just a matter of getting used to a new machine - > change doesn't come easily for me! - or if I have a lemon. > > Any input out there? Thanks in advance. > > Becky > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 5, 2006 Report Share Posted January 5, 2006 This gives me hope that mine really was a lemon! Mine was incredibly loud and it had a bit of a hiccup in the rotation without the paddle. I am looking forward to trying again with a new one. I hope I get one like yours! Becky From: SillyYaks [mailto:SillyYaks ] On Behalf Of Trudy Verzosa Sent: Monday, January 02, 2006 10:56 PM To: SillyYaks Subject: Re: Re: Kitchenaid mixer - again! I just bought it today!!!! I am thrilled! I used it for a cake mix and it wasn't loud or thumpy at all. I did have to have DH adjust the height because the paddle was initially hitting the bottom of the bowl. So be sure the paddle is adjusted to the correct height! Trudy Re: Kitchenaid mixer - again! I have the Costco KA Pro, which I gather is the same as the Sam's Club one. It is definitely loud, and it does sometimes thump as it goes around the bowl (but not always). I chose it primarily because of Costco's lifetime no-questions-asked return policy. (And no, I don't have any financial interest in Costco ) I do use several of the attachments with it, which was an additional selling point. I've had mine since last May and haven't had any other issues with it. Sue in Denver Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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