Their KSM55 bought in October 2023 has developed vertical play in the beater shaft after a few years of heavy sourdough use.
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68reviews56% Positive10%34% Negative
Stronger than a tilt-head, with little bouncing on dough; a noticeable group report new units dying.
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Brand new 5.5 quart bowl-lift shut off while shredding a soft chicken breast on speed 2 after only two uses.
Bought the 5.5 qt from Kohl's in November and it stopped working on the second use and would not power back on.
KSM55SXXXBM bought from KitchenAid in March 2024 shuts off intermittently when it reaches speed 6, though it works more often than not.
Their secondhand K5SS ran fine until the paddle stopped turning while combining a very wet bread dough; likely a stripped worm gear, with a repair quote of about $120.
Bought a two-year-old KSM55 second-hand and found three of its internal gears had crumbled, needing a new motor.
The Sam's Club KSM55 bundle died on first use and was replaced right away.
Was on their second bad KSM55 when Target would only replace the same model; KitchenAid sent a replacement not from the bad batch.
First KitchenAid, a KSM55 from Target as a Christmas gift, died within 30 seconds of first use.
Their new KSM55, a Christmas gift, died on day two during a batch of cookies.
Their lift-model mixer from Target died after 10 minutes of use out of the box, and getting the bowl in and out was not smooth.
Their new 5.5 qt lift mixer, and their twin brother's, died after two uses.
Brand new KSM55 from Sam's Club powered on for about 30 seconds and then stopped working completely.
New 5.5 qt bowl-lift from Sam's will not stay lifted: the bowl drops as soon as they raise it.
Their 5.5 qt bowl-lift broke outside of warranty and a repairman said the whole control board needs replacing.
Their KSM55SJSX began making an awful sound and a gear in the transmission had many chipped, cracked teeth.
Common questions about KitchenAid Heavy Duty 5.2 L Bowl-Lift Stand Mixer
What do owners say about KitchenAid Heavy Duty 5.2 L Bowl-Lift Stand Mixer?
Most owners find the bowl-lift sturdy and stronger than a tilt-head, handling bread, cookie dough and pasta with little bouncing. A noticeable group report new units dying after a few uses or stopping mid-mix. Small dough batches can be left unmixed at the bottom of the wide bowl.
Is KitchenAid Heavy Duty 5.2 L Bowl-Lift Stand Mixer worth it?
Of the 62 reviews with a clear verdict, 56% are positive, 10% mixed and 34% negative. The praise mentioned most is solid build. The most common complaint is broke down.
What do people like about KitchenAid Heavy Duty 5.2 L Bowl-Lift Stand Mixer?
The praise reviewers mention most: solid build (19 reviews), powerful (7 reviews) and easy to use (5 reviews). For example: Bought a new 5.5 qt bowl-lift three years ago, uses it a couple of times a week and calls it a buy for life.
What are the most common complaints about KitchenAid Heavy Duty 5.2 L Bowl-Lift Stand Mixer?
The complaints reviewers mention most: broke down (17 reviews), loud (3 reviews) and uneven cooking (3 reviews). For example: Their 5.5 qt bowl-lift broke outside of warranty and a repairman said the whole control board needs replacing.
What does the signal score of 84 mean?
It's how well reviewed KitchenAid Heavy Duty 5.2 L Bowl-Lift Stand Mixer is, out of 100, next to the other stand mixers here. Two things go in: how its reviews compare with the best-reviewed appliance (positive reviews, mixed counting half, and how many reviews there are), and its own negative and mixed reviews, which take points off, so only a appliance few people are unhappy with scores in the high 90s. It's worked out from reviews only, needs at least 5 of them, and updates as new ones come in.
What are the specs of KitchenAid Heavy Duty 5.2 L Bowl-Lift Stand Mixer?
Category: Stand mixer. Type: Bowl-lift stand mixer. Capacity: 5.2 L. Model number: 5KSM55. Power: 375 W.
Where do these KitchenAid Heavy Duty 5.2 L Bowl-Lift Stand Mixer reviews come from?
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