[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] I bought this to replace a 5.5 qt lift stand mixer and I am disappointed with this model. The first one I bought, the fuse blew out the first time I used it. KitchenAid was great with customer support and sent a replacement out ASAP. Now that I’ve used it a few times, I find the bowl extremely difficult to get in the bowl cradle/lift. When everything is aligned perfectly, you have to push so hard forward that the mixer moves and the bowl easily becomes misaligned with the nub on the back and the two brackets on the side. It is more frustrating than not and I end up angry with the purchase more often than not. I never had an issue with my older one. Once the stars align and the bowl is in place, the mixer works fine, although the same power level seems less powerful than my older mixer. Moral of the story, I shouldn’t have replaced my older mixer for what I thought was going to be an upgrade.
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] Bought with high expectations as my 6qt mixerbwas given to my kids. This new one literally gets stuck mixing basic bread dough. My old one was fabulous. I think KA changed motor types as this one is high pitched.
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] Love this new mixer. Great functions and is so quiet compared to older models. Makes double and triple batches of cookie dough. Cuts work time.
I received my 7qt mixer from my hubby for Christmas 2025 and I LOVE IT!! I have had my Artisan for the last 20 years and has been used at least twice a week for all of those years, but it was time for a larger motor and being able to do larger batches for monster bars, bread, Kringla, and making butter. The stir - 1/2 speed has been a game changer! My pasta and grinder attachments still fit like a glove as well!
This one has a hard time making standard bread dough. Binds up and almost dies.
No, I would not recommend this to a friend.
Response from Kitchen AidBy KA Reviews, KitchenAid, January 2, 2026
Dear Daveg, Thank you for your review. We are sorry to learn of the concern you expressed regarding your KitchenAid stand mixer. We would like to inquire further about your review with you. Please respond to this email address kitchenaid_receipts_usa@kitchenaid.com, with your name, user ID# 374757881 used for the review, phone number, street address, zip code, model & serial number on the appliance, and date of purchase. We look forward to your reply.