Warning: My 20-year-old Hobart mixer finally gave out during a 200-roll holiday order

Brooke Hernandez · 2026-03-18T10:00:12.788116+00:00

Everyone says to just buy a new one, but I'm getting the motor rebuilt in Cincinnati (it's cheaper than you'd think). Has anyone else kept an old workhorse running past its supposed expiration date?

the_cole6mo ago

Isn't it wild how fixing something can feel more satisfying than just buying new?

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ryan1836mo ago

Man, that's the way to do it. My buddy had his grandma's old KitchenAid that finally seized up, and he found a retired appliance repair guy who got it running like new for less than half a new one. It's cool to see that mindset, like @carr.brooke said. Some of these old machines are just built different, and it's worth putting in the work to keep them around.

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carr.brooke6mo ago

Honestly, I used to be the type to just replace stuff. But getting my old stand mixer fixed last year totally changed my mind. It feels good to keep it going.

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