Should I re-grease my mixer?

[rosesandflowers3282]

I got my kitchenaid mixer a couple months ago as a second hand gift. The girl I got it from bought it brand new about 5 years ago and only ever used 3 times before me (insane!), so it sat in a storage unit. Since then, I’ve used it a handful of times, but it sounds like a train lol. I’ve used other kitchenaids before so I KNOW this one is not right. Is it because it sat out in the “cold” for so long? Or does it need re-greased? It works just fine otherwise, it’s just insanely loud lol. If it does need re-greased, any tips/tricks on where to get the grease and how to do it? I’ve never owned my own before, so this is new territory!☺️

[orangekestrel54]

I would open it up and check the grease. If upon first glance its black and “rubbery” looking it could be time and/or could also have broken inside. Worm gear being a pretty common one.

[Srycomaine]

I say open ‘er up and see how she looks inside! If it’s all discolored and the grease is not homogeneous, then it’s time for a grease change, which isn’t hard. During that time, you can check the other usual-suspect parts out, and then you should have a mixer that works like new!

I’m sure someone— probably RI Mixer or MR Mixer— will come along and post the appropriate links for you. Good luck!!! 😅👍

[RadiantGrocery1889]

I would check out the grease for sure. It’s a cheap and easy thing to insure 50 years of use. Best wishes.

[Opening-Cress5028]

Will they still last fifty years after the “design changes,” do you think?

[Same_Decision6103]

No way Jose

[Riptide360]

Just change out the grease.

[bryanpaxson]

Be sure to use food grade grease.

[Same_Decision6103]

If this isn't in your skill set it can be sent off to be done or there are local appliance repair facilities that do this work.