Just bought a Kitchen Aid Stand Mixer off Craigslist - $50

One more thing for those that have a KA stand mixer:

I was going to purchase the paddle, whisk and dough hook. I found this paddle that is aftermarket but seems to be getting rave reviews



It's a NewMetro Beater Blade. It's designed to scrape the sides of the bowl from batter, etc. so you don't have to stop the mixer and manually scrape the sides of the bowl with a spatula.

Also, I've heard the "S" dough hook is the better one to buy. Thoughts? Thanks.

The ultra power retail for $250. I just bought the bowl and attachments for $65. So I saved about $135, got the better dough hook I was going to buy anyway, and got a more functional paddle. Win all around I think. Not bad and I probably got a better product.

I just took it apart and the planetary gear box is in really nice shape. It was well taken care of. I haven't gotten into the tower housing but we'll see. I may regrease it all, but I'm not sure that's wise. They are supposedly greased for the life of the product.

I'm now one of the few people who repair these. It's sad how many get tossed for bad gears or switches. (like $10 each) I like keeping these things going. I bought four broken ones last month for $25-35 each and sold each one for $100 after a cheap repair on each.


Now for your problem.

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The only issue with the operation, is that it makes a clicking noise every time it makes a full rotation. Should I disassemble and re-grease or is this just a typical noise the older models make?

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It depends. I would recommend a re grease anyway and that way you can clean off the old grease and apply new food grade grease (you can get on Amazon for great prices) Being that it's only during a full rotation then we know it's not the motor, worm gear or the pinion gear.

At worst case it's your planetary going out. This is the hardest part to change, but even then it's not that bad. I can get you production date from the model and serial number.

The noise only once a rev definitely sounds like a planetary problem.

Even then, this is only a $20 part. Best thing is the 2001 models have super cheap electronics. The speed control board is only $8 and the main inverter board is only $18. Take it apart and clean the grease out and inspect the gear teeth. If you see no broken or badly worn teeth then definitely it's the planetary.


I can get you parts diagrams manuals and all. Talk you through how to fix them and all.

I'm one of maybe four or five companies that fix these in Louisiana. Lot of experience with them.

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Napoleon

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I have an issue with my bowl coming unhinged from the base when using the dough hook, any ideas on how i can fix this?

flip top model

What should my next step be? Opening it all the way up and looking at the tower gear box assembly?

I glanced at the planetary gears and they looked decent, but I did see some metal shavings. I wasn't sure where those came from.

You said you took it apart already?

The back cover, then the snap ring, then removed the screws to separate the top portion?






28, 14 and 21 are the ones you want to inspect the closest.

You would want to take it apart, use a good cleaner to remove the grease, and inspect the teeth on the gears. with special attention to 28, 14, and 21.

(that is the factory grease. I am starting to use a new grease, actually haven't used it once yet, but is was recommended to me. I need to go to my shop to get the name though. (it was on Amazon)
really any food grade grease will work.

This is what I bought. LINK

(any de greaser works well. Engine degreaser works too. I used grease lightning to get soak it off the parts)