My KitchenAid died mid-batch on a double order of sourdough yesterday

Was making two loaves for a neighbor's party. Dough hook just stopped spinning halfway through kneading. Smelled something hot. Pulled the mixer apart and found the plastic gear was stripped clean. Had to finish kneading by hand for 20 minutes. Arms are still sore. Anyone know if the metal gear upgrade is worth it on the older models?

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3 Comments

danielnelson6d ago

Worth every penny. Do it.

karenh566d ago

@danielnelson lol really? I had a totally different experience with it tbh.

laura_schmidt826d ago

Gotta agree with you honestly. Been seeing this pattern everywhere lately where people overthink small purchases but drop cash on way dumber stuff without blinking. My buddy spent fifty bucks on a random gadget last week that broke in two days but he's still hemming and hawing about getting a good pair of shoes that'll last years. Funny how we justify the junk but hesitate on the things that actually make life better.