I have been looking at the kitchenaid mixers for a few months now but they just havent been cheap enough for me to splash out on one. I just want to know, do you think they are worth the money or will a cheaper competitor be just as good. Also another thing i realised is that the attachments are so exspensive! The pasta attachment would be a definant if i were to purchase one but that is a few hundred dollars on ots own.
Last but not least, what is your favorite color?
I've owned a Breville Scraper Mixer (often on sale for around $300 incl ice cream bowl) and now own a Kitchenaid.
I much preferred the Breville in terms of function, it came with a rubber scraper paddle, whereas I had to pay an additional $80 for the Kitchenaid paddle with rubber scraper. It also did a better job scraping the sides of the bowl, I almost never had to manually scrape the Breville, whereas I'm often scraping the Kitchenaid (it's getting better after a lot of adjustments to the mixer head).
I also felt that the Breville was slightly more powerful, this might just be me though.
The downside to the Breville is that it broke after about 3-4 years (of moderate-heavy use), it seems something in the gearbox gave way, which meant it was either off or full speed, nothing in between.
I've only had the Kitchenaid a little over a year, but it's going well (as expected). The Kitchenaid is also capable of more functions if you purchase the attachments, which personally I have no need for (yet).
I went Kitchenaid for aesthetics, but if you don't care about looks, and aren't planning on using it super regularly (weekly or more) I'd go a cheaper option ($300 -$400ish)
whereas I had to pay an additional $80 for the Kitchenaid paddle with rubber scraper.
Not sure if there are different models, but when my missus bought hers it came with the scraper in the box.
Also got the glass bowl included too - so it came with both the stainless and glass bowl.
Kitchenaid is good if think out what you might need/do with it. With the various attachments it is quite a versatile machine, so you can save on buying other appliances and cluttering the kitchen.
Nope - Breville Scraper does the exact same thing at half the price
I have a Kenwood Chef "Premium" and it gets used 1-2 times a week and is going okay after 5 years (some of the plastic parts have chipped). But we make our own bread, so it is 100% worth it. Do you make a lot of cakes or bread?
Remember these are heavy, they take up a lot of space, they aren't quiet, and they can't beat less than 3 eggs (in my experience). I don't have any extras for mine, always seemed to expensive (although now I look… maybe I will…)
I own one for a long time now - and absolutely loved it. For a few years, we were making our own pasta, we used the kitchenaid to make the dough, but used a manual pasta maker to make the pasta. Did not buy any special attachments, other than an extra stainless mixing bowl - which we found indispensable. I got a red one, which is a great color and blends well with our kitchen. What I like about it is it is reliable and tough. Although a bit expensive, it seems like a worthwhile long-term investment.
They seem like they just last forever. Thats why im contemplating paying the bit extra. Its just annoying how much more expensive the attachments are though. Has anyone ever had a bad experience with the kitchenaid?
What I have found is that things like wanting to make my own pasta (like some hobbies), could be a passing phase. For me, it lasted a couple of years, and then I was back to buying pasta. I do not know your circumstance, but perhaps you can consider making pasta using one of those manual pasta makers first (but using the kitchenaid to knead the dough). And if you find that you are still keen after a while, then consider the attachment. As a general mixer, it is always useful anyway.
I know everyone is recommending alternatives at half the price, but IME it's worth getting the Kitchenaid and having something that will last for ages.
My mum had a Breville machine and used it once a year to make her 'famous' Christmas cake. It gave up the ghost after 4 years. She now has a Kitchenaid that is nearly 10 year sold and still works perfectly.
I don't know what exact model the Breville was, but it wasn't a cheapie.
I was looking for kitchenaid as well until yesterday finally found one. Save you $200 off, $199 worth ice cream maker plus free delivery. Even myer can't price match it. http://www.estrading.com.au/kitchenaid-ksm160-artisan-empire…
Hi, saw your post on the kitchenaid, and wanted to give OP a heads-up here on it. Looks like you have done so :-). A good deal, considering the ice-cream bowl attachment is included.
Looked up the attachment, but not quite sure how it works.
Thanks, which attachment? My file attachment or mixer attachments?
oh, I meant the ice-cream bowl attachment :-)
You can youtube it how it works.
Great deal. Just purchased a red one. Can not wait. The icecream attachment pushed me over the edge. Thanks for the great find.
I have a black one and they are very good. However, I would only purchase one if you use it quite a bit. The unit itself might have voltage issues if you try to order from oversea but, for the attachments, I would look at ordering them from overseas or going online and looking around for what deals are available. We got a scraper mixer attachment, which it does help to have, from Amazon and it was much cheaper; mind you that was when the pacific peso was a bit healthier.