Amy's Cheap Stand Mixer Challenge: Sunbeam Mixmaster, Hamilton Beach & Dash Go

[@rochellerochelle8398]

When you turned the Sunbeam around to watch the Hamilton Beach pick up its slack…I DIED 😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂

[@AmyLearnsToCook]

I was cracking up! Eric is so crazy! Poor Sunbeam LOL!

[@jburr36]

I use the Hamilton Beach to make bread with 3 cups of four all the time. To make it work I use 2 cups of flour to thoroughly mix the dough into a very wet dough and slowly add the remaining dough at 1/4 cup at a time until it pulls from the sides of the bowl. It makes a really smooth ball of dough. She added all the flour too fast and built the gluten which bogged it down and started stripping the cheap nylon worm gears.

[@BeautyBeatdown]

Thanks for the video! I've never had a stand mixer before, so I ended up buying the Hamilton Beach stand mixer. I really want a KitchenAid - and can afford it - but I figured I'd buy a basic, cheap model to start out. Also, I got mine at Walmart today on Black Friday for $60. If I don't end up using it in a few months, that's a lot less wasted than $250+ on the more expensive stand mixers.

[@AmyLearnsToCook]

+veriria Congratulations on the great price! I think for basic mixing you will do fine with it. I wouldn't overload it but for a starter mixer, it is a good choice for the price! Please let me know what you've made in it and how you are liking it so far.

[@MzClementine]

Stop waisting money... save for the better mixer... just wait. Good things come to those who wait... bet that thing is a piece of junk. Look for used ones that are certified fixed for 1/2 the price... please live don’t waist money. Always by the best and just wait the time out. Trust me! Even the older ones that are rebuilt... are excellent. Buy the better brand.

[@BeautyBeatdown]

@@MzClementine it has worked great these last 4 years 😂😂😂

[@MzClementine]

Time Warp Makeup really... bread? My cousin killed it. 7 th loaf. I gave her my mums old first kitchen aid. Keeping it in the family! Haha. I bet she will pass it to her daughter. I replaced the cord... that it! I was 3 when my mum purchased her first kitchen aid. I’m 43. Wow... haha... take a licking! I have had it serviced. And the cord replaced. But nothing ever failed or was replaced but the cord. I just got to the bread... hahaha seriously my poor cousin, she killed it. Or it failed her. Hahaha. Yup that thing is good for thin batters... huge fail on dough!

[@BeautyBeatdown]

@@MzClementine I don't make bread.

[@VeronicaVeronica1]

I ordered the Hamilton as my beginner mixer. Mine is all black without that a silver band. It will be my first mixer ever. 6 years later and this video is still helpful.

[@EricLearnstoCook]

There are tons of affordable mixers out there that do a good job. We have never had any problems with our Hamilton Beach mixers. Glad you found this video useful. Thanks for watching.

[@zacharystefanich3567]

Wow I was shocked that the sunbeam did not preform the simple task of making cookies, I have been using my grandmothers sunbeam hand mixer that she got for wedding gift in the late 50's, and that mixer works like a charm!

[@EricLearnstoCook]

Zachary Stefanich Thanks for commenting. I believe we got one of the 10%-20% that have a manufacturing defect. I'm sure, based on previous experience, that it will perform well. It's just "Caveat emptor", let the buyer beware (and use it within 30 days. Machines from the 40's and 50's are built way different than the ones today. I hope yours runs forever and that you can pass it down to your children.

[@zacharystefanich3567]

Yeah I'm sure it will. Thank you!

[@EricLearnstoCook]

TIM W I agree. If you are lucky to get one that works, you wonder for how long.

[@AmyLearnsToCook]

Zachary Stefanich I was heartbroken because I absolutely love the color. It didn't even last for one batch of cookies!! They sure don't make them like they used to. I hear a lot about classic Mixmasters from the 40s, 50s, etc still going strong.

[@AmyLearnsToCook]

TIM W It is a shame because the mixer is one of those things that you remember from your childhood. My mom had a Mixmaster growing up. I don't know what ever happened to it. Eric's mom had an avocado green one.

[@braddavis8822]

My Grandmother who did LOTS of baking in her lifetime swore by the Sunbeam. She got one in the 60s and it was handed down to my cousin in her will. Last year I know the electrical cord needed replacing but it still works AMAZINGLY well. Shame to this new version isn't as stirdy..

[@stephenlnoe]

My recommendation? Go to ebay and get a 1950 to 1978 Sunbeam Mixmaster. Get a vintage machine. I have a 1955 Mixmaster model 11 and it is by far the best mixer.

[@AmyLearnsToCook]

Yes...the vintage Sunbeams are definitely better. The new ones are bad.

[@sonatalittle5249]

Thanks for doing this! It's so great to see these machines in action for what I would be using them for and seeing how they perform.

[@EricLearnstoCook]

+Tracy Little You're welcome. Glad you watched and liked it. This was just a test to see if they could handle the basics of what they say they can. I'm sure the Sunbeam would make a good purchase, as long as you can return it if it does die. We had one a long time ago that worked great, but Amy bought a Kitchen Aid anyways and we sold the Sunbeam at a yard sale.

[@JoannaJedrzejczyksForehead]

That’s a shame. My 70’s Stainless Mixmaster, has handled everything I’ve thrown in it, without issue. Made 4 dozen toll house the other day, The Stainless bowls are better too. No water in the bottom section. I bought it about 8 years ago at a goodwill for $15. Added a Milkglass Bowl, and Juicer assembly w/porcelain reamer. Best citrus juicer I’ve ever used.

[@sashineb.2114]

I have a Sunbeam Mixmaster from 1979. Still going strong!

[@Kt-cn2rq]

my pastry teacher always told me when making dough when sticks to the hook its done. You need finish kneading by hand.

[@AmyLearnsToCook]

I've never heard that. Do you bake a lot of bread?

[@chief6369]

You can do that to make the dough more smooth and more elastic so it could stretch more but u don’t have to

[@Nik-ko9eq]

I always finish by hand because it seems to be hard on the motor to do it all with a mixer.

[@DOSBoxMom]

So it sounds like the cheapskate champ was the Hamilton Beach -- but a proper KitchenAid (maybe on Black Friday special) is the one to get if you can afford it.

[@thomasbakke6825]

Think about refurbish and they have a payments for the unit a new color has came out .

[@nancycurtis488]

Actually, the Bosch Universal is THE best mixer regardless of price…you can buy a Bosch Universal Plus for $42.00 a month. The average mixing/beating life of the Bosch Mixer is between 18 and 24 years. What is the point of paying less if you have to buy a new one every few years? Most people don’t know that Kitchen Aid was bought out by Whirlpool in, I believe, the 60’s and when that happened the manufacture of the Kitchenaid was outsourced to a foreign country AND the gearing was changed from metal to plastic, which will burn out if you are trying to knead whole grain dough. I collect vintage stand mixers and have Sunbeam, Hamilton Beach AND Kitchenaid mixers made in the 1940’s, 1950’s and 1960’s that all work fine but none of any of thos brands that were made in the 1980’s or 1990’s are still working……except a 1974 Bosch Universal that I bought my daughter that is still okay and my 1996 Bosch Universal That is still going strong after all of those years of hard use. I just this week got a new Bosch Universal Plus mainly because I am a mixer junkie. I have been wanting one for several years. It has the stainless bowl and the black base. I finally decided to buy one because I found out that all of the attachments that I have will fit this new Bosch…and trust me that except for a couple of attachments, I have every Bosch attachment made since 1980…. there are a couple of new ones made in the last few years like the Spiralizer that I don’t have yet but my attachments fitting was the deciding factor. If you want my honest opinion, almost ANY vintage appliance, that was made before the advent of “planned obsolescence” for appliances, is going to be better made than any brand made in the last 20 years. I vote, in general, for a Bosch every time.

[@jacobtran3249]

Thank you for making this video. It was very detailed and helpful for someone who is new to buying a stand mixer.

[@HJKelley47]

My vintage Bread Maker's Bread Machine makes all the breads I need, so my vintage Oster Kitchen Center does the job I need for everything else. My 18 yr old Bravetti Multi-Purpose handheld mixer (18 yrs old), does an excellent job for all of the smaller matters. Used my Bravetti handheld to make 2 doz. sugar cookies for a tea treat a few night ago. Though I would have loved to own a Kitchen Aid, the reality is I do not do a lot of baking, so my Oster satisfies many of my kitchen needs--mixing, blender, slicer, ice cream maker, ice crusher and meat grinder..

[@debbywilbur887]

I have the Dash mixer it's a great little mixer but the one thing the man didn't do is, it does have a slide to move the bowl from right to left. When you're mixing you need to move the slide over to the right and it works fine. Also makes it easy to put in the extra ingredients because it leaves the space over to the right If you're going to review do it fairly.I also have a KitchenAid mini which I love but this little machine works great for making small batches of cookies or cakes and I use it a lot.

[@squaty1212]

Awesome vid. I was actually gonna buy the sunbeam until now. Thanx

[@AmyLearnsToCook]

+squaty1212 I can't believe how it didn't last even one recipe. If you do get one, just make sure to buy it from a store with a good return policy. I am not sure if the one I had was unusual that it broke down but it is sad because Sunbeam has been a classic throughout the years. I would hate to see that it is going downhill.

[@IskandarAziz]

Finally, a raw and real comparison of stand mixers! Thank you Amy and Eric for all the effort and hard work in making this video. I think you guys are the first to ever compare stand mixers of different brands to a very personal and believable level. I hope you guys will also compare hand mixers, hand + stand mixer combos and stand mixers that have the planetary mixing action but are way cheaper than the legendary Kitchenaid (along the price range of the Hamilton Beach perhaps?). I do have many brands to recommend for your consideration. Is it better for me to e-mail you personally on the brands or should I just list it in the comments here?

[@AmyLearnsToCook]

+Iskandar Aziz Thanks! It was really fun shooting it. We were thinking of doing some more tests on hand mixers. We looked at an Oster in the store the other day. Stay tuned because we will do more in the near future. What brands are you considering?

[@JohnSmith-uf8xb]

I didn't think I'd find such a detailed review. I really appreciate the work ya put into it. Thanks!

[@AmyLearnsToCook]

+John Smith Thanks for watching John! It was a lot of fun testing out all these mixers.

[@cincychris1]

On the Dash Go mixer, you can adjust the bowl left to right to get the sides.

[@johnnysalas5882]

cincychris1 yes he can adjust. It annoyed me that he couldn't figure that out. He gets a D for knowledge

[@ashyslashy5818]

im thinking of buying one do you recommend it thank you.

[@ashyslashy5818]

@@johnnysalas5882 im thinking of buying one do you recommend it thank you.

[@johnnysalas5882]

ashy slashy to be honest I wouldn’t recommend this one. If you do casual baking it would be ok, but the noise is just disturbing. It would work for quick projects.

[@nitroluver4l591]

@@johnnysalas5882 It also wasnt locked in for half of the mixing.

[@debrakurtz3079]

I have one of these mixers and it works pretty good. The head is not hard to get up and down either. It is nice for a little job. Does quite well.

[@jazcf7374]

I was going to get the Dash and Go, and I watched lots of videos about it and it wasn't doing very well, but I wouldn't accept the fact that it wasn't doing well because of the good deal. But after I saw this, I'm for sure not getting that thing. Now I'm doing some looking into the Hamilton beach orbital mixer. Thankyou for this video because if I didn't see this, I would have had to deal with that dash and go and the disappointing mixing. Thanks so much for this!!!!! Very entertaining too!

[@AmyLearnsToCook]

A mixer with planetary beaters is much better. If you are looking for a budget friendly mixer, the Hamilton Beach was the best in our test and a lot of people really like it.

[@rochellerochelle8398]

2023 and I’m STILL cracking up over this video. When you reviewed the Dash..I definitely agreed..that thing makes a better bird nest than it does a mixer 🤣🤣🤣

[@hoagie1978]

About 20 years ago I bought a top of the line Sunbeam Mixmaster Heritage Series model. It's is metal construction, 450 watts, and has a motorized turntable that turns the bowl as it mixes. I have been very happy with it. Sunbeam only made it available for a few years and discontinued it.

[@taylorrosenberg3350]

Thanks a million for this! I was torn between the H.B. and the Sunbeam and you just saved me not only the bucks but also the headaches of finding out for myself what these guys can and can't do. Bravo to you both.

[@AmyLearnsToCook]

+Taylor Rosenberg I was so disappointed in the results of my little test. I really wanted the Sunbeam to at least be able to do basic cookies, etc because I love the color. After testing all these mixers, none of them did very well on bread....even the more expensive mixers. I plan to get one the new bosch model in the near future. I will be interesting to see if the "walking" issue has been fixed. Thanks for watching!!

[@onemansvintage]

AmyLearnsToCook sounds like you may have just gotten a bum Mixmaster. I have one exactly like the green Sunbeam in the middle and haven't had that issue. I made molasses cookies yesterday and it mixed it without shutting off

[@EricLearnstoCook]

Thank you for watching got2bHAM. We didn't want to upset the Sunbeam supporters, so we redid the test just for the Sunbeam. The redo didn't fail by breaking or anything, but Amy had some choice words for it. Worth a look if you haven't seen it already. Once again, thanks for watching and commenting. We appreciate it.

[@onemansvintage]

Eric Learns to Cook not mad at you guys at all . I'm surprised that Sunbeam wouldn't have better QC for their mixers. I think it'd definitely food for thought for anyone who is considering entry level mixers

[@EricLearnstoCook]

At the time we made the mixer showdown video, Amazon had around 23% bad (1 or 2 stars) for the Sunbeam Mixmaster models with many DoA complaints. At least ours wasn't DoA, but was DoA upon having it mix up some cookies. LOL. So that's why I mention buying from a reputable store with a liberal return policy. The replacement mixer worked fine.

[@PRFishGirl]

Great video I was debating on the HB to start helping me with my basic baking.. Kitchen Aid is great but just too pricy for what I'm doing with baking at the moment.

[@AmyLearnsToCook]

+mmtorres26 The HB would be good for basic baking. The test was fun because there was a lot of things that came up that I hadn't considered before using them. I think the big thing for me was the attachment has a lip that catches ingredients...as well as the power issues for heavy doughs and bread. It would probably be a good beginner machine to get you started and at least you would know the limitations. Black Friday is coming up so you probably can get a good deal on it.

[@zombiesforyou]

Eric's deadpan humour absolutely killed me. 😂😩😆

[@EricLearnstoCook]

+Issie Thanks for watching! Sunbeam's DOA killed me too. LOL.

[@zombiesforyou]

+Eric Learns to Cook Wow, thanks for replying! That was a kill shot. LOL! You guys deserve loads more views. And I sure am lookin' forward to be "killed" again 😅😂

[@EricLearnstoCook]

+Issie No problem. I'm glad you liked it. I'm thinking now that we shouldn't have returned it for a refund, but should have just mounted it on the wall. I don't hunt, but that's the closest I've ever come to killing something (that used to work) and that Kitchen Aid blender that can't make margaritas. The "Kill o Shame" wall.

[@jodylee7617]

I was looking for a blender, not a mixer and this was on the sidebar. Sounded amusing and it was. Thanks. I don't cook nor do I need one of these but it was fun to watch. I guess you get what you pay for.

[@AmyLearnsToCook]

Thanks for watching Judy! It was a lot of fun testing these mixers. I was surprised that none of them performed that great.

[@suemarie6032]

Thanks for the video. Although I wasn't interested in these particular models, I picked up alot of useful info on what to look for when purchasing a cheaper mixer. I just hate that these name brand companies put out so much garbage.

[@helpfulnatural]

This was very entertaining! Lol! I know these are low-end mixers but I was still shocked that the Sunbeam crapped out altogether like that. Wow!

[@EricLearnstoCook]

+helpfulnatural Yeah, the Sunbeam crapped out alright. Shocking because one we had years before was great. But then, Amazon's negative reviews don't lie. Very funny experience. How do you handle this in front of thousands of people? Not exactly something that you learn in school. :-) Thanks for watching!!!

[@helpfulnatural]

Eric Learns to Cook Lol! Well, you handled it well. The Sunbeam may look like the classic from decades ago but the internal parts are not. Very eye opening! The little red Dash mixer didn't surprise me at all however, it didn't bog down like the other 2. Although, it could be because the ingredients were on the sides of the bowl instead of in the beaters!

[@EricLearnstoCook]

+helpfulnatural ding, ding, ding, ding, Number 1 answer. The Dash n Go had plenty of power, it seemed, but it did a horrible job of mixing. All the stuff was on the side. Anyone would be better off with a quality hand mixer than one of these. The "dough" hooks were a joke. Like they seriously expected someone to kneed dough? Too funny. Yes, for the Sunbeam, I killed it with their own recipe.

[@helpfulnatural]

Eric Learns to Cook Lol!!

[@toocountry496]

it was a hoot for me as well, mainly because the guy using the mixers didnt know how and added some comic relief.

[@MEmyselfAndReed]

Thank you for doing these test. I received a hand me down stand kitchenaid classic mixer and it finally broke 2 years ago. I bought a hand mixer just to get me by, but I've had enough, I can't do other things while mixing. I also thought about getting something cheaper, but I'm so use to using a kitchenaid, I think it has the most simple design and lasting a very long time is a huge plus. So today Macy's got a sale for $199.99 and we finally bought one. It's not he Artisan but im just really happy to just get a new one. Thank you for helping me make up my mind. Awesome vids!

[@AmyLearnsToCook]

+Sarah H Did you get the Classic Plus? I saw that one on their Black Friday in July sale. What color did you get? I have one of those I also got it during a sale for $199. It is the Contour Silver.

[@MEmyselfAndReed]

+AmyLearnsToCook Yes that's the one. Classic plus, it's lighter than my old one that's for sure. There's an oil leak when I opened the box I'll just bring it back and get it replaced. I'm sure it's ok but I would rather not take a chance.

[@AmyLearnsToCook]

Oh no! I am sorry to hear that it has an oil leak. I would imagine that Macys should take it back. Please let me know if you get another one.

[@MEmyselfAndReed]

+AmyLearnsToCook Macy's took the defective mixer and replaced it. But with my luck this one might be defective too... after making 2 dozen of cupcakes, I was making icing but it won't turn on after I scraped the side of the bowl... I had to un plug and plug it back in this happened several times...* sigh * took me longer than expected for buttercream icing. My old one never did that not even 3 dozen cupcakes, how about your's? I'm going to Macy's again I guess... I don't think I've broken any mirrors lately... such bad luck can't even have new mixer.

[@EricLearnstoCook]

We've been lucky with no KA deaths yet. I would imagine that is defective too and needs to be returned. Sorry that you're having this much trouble.

[@redtidalwave3377]

Thanks Amy, for taking the time to do this very informative video.. I'm very impressed with your thoroughness and attention to small details. I'm currently watching this video now.. Measuring the capacities to see of they are true to specs was genius.. Besides testing the actual quality of the mixers only, pointing out these real world deficiencies of these products makes your reviews much more thorough than most others I've seen, so thank you for doing such a bang up job! The people who can afford to walk in and pick up a new Kitchen aid doesn't need to see this, but people on a budget still want to get the most for their money too..

[@MsSSnow]

Thank you so much for doing this test. I want to buy a stand mixer but I dont want to get ripped off.

[@EricLearnstoCook]

There are tons of reasonably priced ones out there. Just make sure to use it during the return period. Had I sat on this Sunbeam, I'd be out perfectly good money.

[@jayanpari]

A stand mixer stand off

[@theactualnic]

As an amateur vacuum cleaner technician. Flour in that Dash Go motor could really cause a fire!! That’s why we never test vacuum cleaners with flour.

[@AmyLearnsToCook]

Yeah I thought that it was pretty dangerous. I don't know why they put the vent right in the front. Crazy. Thanks for watching!

[@484848474]

For the Hamilton Beach,just stick a darning needle through the suction cups. They will still partially work but release easily.

[@kimbankston4486]

Al Perger Could you please explain how to place the needles so as to cut down on the suction? I’d really appreciate it.

[@HJKelley47]

My Oster Regency Kitchen Center is still going strong after 34 yrs, and it has all the necessary attachments: Ice Crusher, Pasta Maker, Sausage Maker, Ice Cream Maker, Blender, Mixer/Dough Maker, Grinder for meats, Slicer/Shredder/French Fry Cutter with two stainless steel mixing bowls (one large & one small). My mixing bowels are truly dishwasher safe. I only cook for a few, so this Oster Kitchen Center has paid for itself time and time again. Amy you were so right when you spoke of some older mixers still working.

[@HikeBikeCamp95]

My grandma had on for years and loved it as well!!

[@AmyLearnsToCook]

+Kelley I hear a lot of good things about the Oster Kitchen Center. People tell me that they are a hot item on eBay. Sounds like it has been a real workhorse for you all these years. Too bad that they don't make it anymore.

[@HJKelley47]

AmyLearnsToCook I agree with you Amy. It is sad they do not make them anymore. I will say that if you are a cook/chef/caterer who is making large volumes of bread and pastries, then either enjoy the 6 qt. Kitchenaid mixer or a breadmaker. For the average family and its food needs, the Oster Regency Kitchen Center has been a real blessing..

[@crystalgentry9133]

Hi Amy and Eric, just want to say I love listening to your videos. Thank you guys for making them and Eric I especially want to say thank you to you and Amy. I hope that Eric gets to see this. Thank you so much for reading out the amounts of ingredients you put in your recipe because as a totally blind person that helps me so much. Thank you guys. Also, I am laughing until I have tears streaming down my face when Eric just got so frustrated with that something mixer I don’t blame him though I was hilarious.

[@jesusisall3444]

I have a Kenwood chef. I bought it for 70 pounds on sale and it works fabulous

[@EricLearnstoCook]

Yeah, we have a Kenwood. I think it was a display model so we didn't pay much either. We'll do a test & review on it one of these days. We've used it a few times and it's really nice.

[@murlyssnippets1964]

I can't believe the little $30 one beat out the Sunbeam...thanks for the video!

[@AmyLearnsToCook]

+Irma E The little Dash Go kept on going!! LOL! I was surprised as well. Thanks for watching!

[@MsSamanatha]

@@AmyLearnsToCook Hes using the mixer incorrectly Im surprised that mixer didnt blow up Id NEVER let that dude in my kitchen...what an iddiot

[@ophiuchusoversoul1785]

This video is about five years old but I love it thank you! My husband just bought me a kitchenaid last sunday and here it is the following saturday, and I have yet to try it out because Im trying to make sure I have all the info before I do (so I dont break it lol)

[@kathiryaartrip4369]

You have to move the bowl lever on the dash, it can be adjusted to not just sit in the middle.

[@putjesusfirst9217]

The red one has a button at the bottom that scrapes sides down lol. Just slide the sucker over hahaha

[@MultiFandomStayTiny]

REALLY?!?!

[@lincoln3x7]

You can get the old sunbeam stand mixers at garage sales and flea markets for under $30... I think the motors in older models were better and can be repaired.

[@abevelasco9991]

Amy ,Thank you for answering all my questions ,you answered questions that I didn't know I had, I went with the Cheftronic from your other review video

[@487960]

I have been greatly enjoying your video's. I thank-you for this particular video series. After watching this I will never regret what it cost me when I purchased the KitchenAid Professional 5 Plus Mixer that has the lift bowl. I purchased mine many years ago, but have just recently been using it to learn how to do bread. I spent most of my life hating to cook, it is only because of the high end Mixer and Food Processor, that I have finally found some of that "Joy of Cooking". I so look forward to your next video.

[@EricLearnstoCook]

Diane Koenig Thanks for watching and commenting. Which "Joy of Cooking" do you have? The old one where they actually commented on things in an entertaining way, or the new one that stripped out all that good info? I hate cooking too, but am learning due to how bad some food out there is (who really wants to go out and pay for someone to deep fry froze food for you, rather than make it fresh for you (think CHILI'S!!!) Now I can see why Olive Garden is hurting.) I'm glad you are dealing with cooking and watching our videos. That's nice to hear. When Amy upgraded from her Sunbeam to a classic KA 4 or 4.5 quart?, I thought she did it to be a snob like Martha Stewart. The Sunbeam had the basic attachments, and it was good enough for my mom. We didn't need the more expensive attachments. The KA just mixed so much better, so now I see why she did that. But fast forward 20 years and it is amazing how badly made these "cheaper" stand mixers really are. We'll see if we kill the Hamilton Beach in the Finals!

[@487960]

Thank-you Eric for your nice reply. I don't have the book of "Joy of Cooking", sorry I was just using that as a phrase because of how much I hated to cook and how the nice appliances and the cool kitchen gadgets have helped me to finally find some joy in cooking. I also enjoyed seeing Amy's cookbook collection, I collect the old Betty Crocker cookbooks and a few others that are really old. Like you, my hubby questioned why all the new things for the kitchen. However, he has so enjoyed the great improvement with my cooking and my wanting to now try many different new dishes that I would'nt cook before that he now no longer asks "Why do we need that?". I haven't bought high end pots and pans, although I greatly appreciate Amy explaining all about iron clad and it's benefits. Again thank-you for your video's, they have been a huge help for people with their cooking and the many ways to go about it.

[@EricLearnstoCook]

Diane Koenig You're welcome. I'm glad to hear that you are having some success with your cooking and it's making your husband happy. Cookware has improved so much over the last decade, that there is no need to buy the high end things. Heck, Amy's able to get some decent Caphlon pans for free at Macy's by doing some surveys and getting gift cards. The William Sonoma pans are pretty. But unless you know how to cook, it is overkill. But Amy likes things that are shiny, so I try not to ask about it too much. I'm glad you like to watch our videos, and I hope you continue to watch and expand your interest in cooking. We're learning as well too.

[@AmyLearnsToCook]

Diane Koenig Thanks Diane! We just finished up a test between the Bosch and the KitchenAid. I really like the KitchenAid...I asked Santa to bring me the 8 quart commercial version. It sure makes bread making a lot easier! I am looking forward to seeing what I can come up with. I have a Pro 5 quart that I bought about 15 years ago as a refurbished. It is still going strong. How long have you had your KitchenAid?

[@AmyLearnsToCook]

Diane Koenig My cookbook collection is getting out of control! LOL! I really like looking through the old Betty Crocker cookbooks. I love the original Joy of Cooking because of her conversational style. There is a funny website out there where they post pictures and recipes out of old 70s cookbooks...some of the recipes are really fancy...and some are a little crazy! LOL! Thanks for watching. I am weird sometimes with my crazy obsession with cookware and kitchen gadgets!

[@GDBAKED81]

quick question did the Hamilton Beach mixer give off a crazy smell first time using it.

[@AmyLearnsToCook]

+Donnel Moss I didn't notice any smell from the Hamilton Beach. It could probably have a little bit just from the manufacturing process but on this one... There wasn't any.

[@tuberfying]

Nice video guys. Couldn't help but laugh at Eric and the Sunbeam.

[@EricLearnstoCook]

tuberfying Thanks for watching and commenting. I had never killed anything on first use, witnessed by many people.

[@AmyLearnsToCook]

tuberfying He made the poor Sunbeam watch the Hamilton Beach finish the job. He is so mean! LOL!

[@beatriceloayza7502]

What do you do with all these mixers ,thank you for your recommendations on what mixer to get

[@emilyharrison9144]

I bought that same sunbeam mixmaster a couple of years ago. I was recently making cake batter when the beaters all of a sudden fell out. They now don't stay in and I am unable to use my stand mixer. Even though it was only $100 I was hoping for it to last longer.

[@marlenelagar5717]

Thanks for your review is helpful.

[@repairdrive]

Great video. Our Sunbeam has never died on us but getting it to consistently spin is a chore.

[@AmyLearnsToCook]

+repairdrive I had a Sunbeam that I bought in the early 90s. It was great. I sold it at a yard sale when I got my white 5qt. KitchenAid. I am not sure if I just happened to get one that was defective or if it is a problem across the board with the new Sunbeams. This one came right off the shelf...and I was very disappointed that it failed. I love the color! :(

[@MrHeavymetalmania]

+AmyLearnsToCook The sunbeam was most likely just defective. I just bought mine yesterday and made pizza dough today and didn't have a problem. Defective units can give any appliance a bad rep. I would also think pizza dough would require more work than cookies tbh too.

[@MrHeavymetalmania]

+MrHeavymetalmania Only issue is keeping the sunbeam from hopping all over the place lol

[@EricLearnstoCook]

+MrHeavymetalmania I agree. We had one 20 years ago that ran fine. In fact, I liked the thing, but it doesn't have the same capabilities as the Kitchen Aids for attachments. Being that I had never owned or used a KA before that, I was completely satisfied. We used to go to the factory outlet store and pick them up pretty cheap (for Xmas gifts). Then we got a KA a few years later and never looked back. I have no doubt the Sunbeam can handle cookie dough. Glad your pizza dough turned out well. It was funny how some of these tried to handle bread dough.

[@EricLearnstoCook]

+MrHeavymetalmania The older Bosch Universal likes to go hopping too since it's relatively light for its size. They needed suction cups to keep it on the counter.

[@glenicehunt]

I was considering getting a petite mixer for Christmas. Thanks for the preview.

[@AmyLearnsToCook]

+Glenice Hunt Thanks for watching Glenice!

[@davidahart2476]

My mom had a Sunbeam Mixmaster with milkglass bowls when I was little. She used it til I was in my teens in the 80's, the beaters broke and she bought her K5SS Kitchenaid, I've still got her Kitchenaid and it's still going strong. I just want to add this Mixmaster sure isn't built like my mom's cause when my mom would make tollhouse chocolate chip cookies she'd quadruple the batch and it would never quit.

[@jkhaase3485]

Thanks for your help on trying to choose a stand mixer, now off to see your test on the bad boys work out..

[@AmyLearnsToCook]

+JK Haase Thanks for watching! I hope it was helpful!

[@jamesedwards7840]

Thank you for this video because it was very helpful. If I decide to buy one for under a hundred dollars I wont be disappointed. Basically I just wanted to get a cake mixer. Maybe I should just continue to do it the old way, by hand. That was a very good demonstration.

[@angiepattillo3599]

That "lip" on the Hamilton Beach, is to keep the dough from creeping up the beater shaft into the moving parts of the mixer.

[@carolyncuevas2990]

Thanks for the video. I am new to all this but i am eager to learn. I was confused on which mixer to buy.

[@AmyLearnsToCook]

+Carolyn Cuevas-Carrazana Thanks for watching. I hope that it was helpful!

[@chris319]

Eric: re the Sunbeam mixer, why are you using a high speed to mix cookie dough? High speeds are for making whipped cream and meringue where you beat air into the ingredient. You caused the motor to overheat (that explains the odor you smelled) and the mixer responded by shutting off which is better than having it catch fire. You were able to restart the mixer after a very brief cooling-off period and then you ran it even FASTER, it overheated again and shut down. The shutting down is a good safety feature so the overheated motor doesn't catch fire. The mixer didn't have much of a chance to cool off and you didn't even feel the mixer with your hand to see if it was hot. Had you let it cool off for 10 - 15 minutes, feeling it with your hand to check the temperature, and resumed mixing your cookie dough on speed 1 I'll bet you would have gotten through the mixing task without interruption.

[@EricLearnstoCook]

+chris319 Thanks for watching the video and commenting. I'm going to disagree with you on the overheating. The motor shut off and would come back by simply turning the speed to off and then turning it back on immediately. The motor overload is temperature sensitive and takes a certain amount of time to 'reset'. I didn't wait and the motor would come back on, albeit, for a limited time. A regular overload will cause the circuit to open until that magic time is up. I was an electrician in the Navy and am fully aware of how motors work, as I have fixed plenty of them. I commented on here in the past that several people had similar issues with this model. I believe I got a bad one. There are good ones and bad ones. As for "overheating", that thing never ran long enough to overheat. Even if it did, it should have come back to life at some point and never did.

[@drlisab1948]

thanks for this vid. my husband saw the price of the kitchenaid stand mixer and freaked out so I'm looking for a second best.

[@AmyLearnsToCook]

+Lisa Bryant, DPT You can get them on sale and it is not too bad. KitchenAid has an outlet store on ebay and Amazon where they sell refurbished. My first KA was refurbished and it has been great! It is 15 years old and still going strong!

[@drlisab1948]

+AmyLearnsToCook We're currently looking for the kitchenaid artisan on sale. thanks! !! He didn't realize they were so expensive but they're worth the investment.

[@robertknight4672]

I'm wondering if Sunbeam cut costs for manufacturing their bowls. Before I had KitchenAid I used Sunbeam, but never had water permanently trapped in the bowl. I've always washed those bowls in the dishwasher.

[@AmyLearnsToCook]

+Robert Knight I am not sure. I had a Mixmaster in the late 90s and I didn't have the same problems. I was shocked when I saw all that water in the bowl.

[@robertknight4672]

AmyLearnsToCook I think there's a couple of models in Sunbeam Heritage series. Mine was a Christmas present. You probably just got a faulty one.

[@dawntipton9233]

I really wanted a Kitchenaid, but decided to try the Penney's brand because of the horsepower for bread dough. I love it- have had it for years and got it half price which was around $100

[@AmyLearnsToCook]

Dawn Tipton I've never seen the Penny's mixer. Do they still make it?

[@dawntipton9233]

AmyLearnsToCook I didn't see it on their website, but it is the Cooks brand.

[@Geeloveesu]

I had a sunbeam for about 6-7 years and I pretty much was only able to mix soft batter, like cake batter or frosting. I tired to make cookie dough once and yeah it definitely overheated and had that burnt smell, I still think it was a great mixer for light mixing only tho. I finally got a kitchen aid artisan for Christmas and I love it😃. Great video btw.

[@EricLearnstoCook]

+Geeloveesu Thank you for watching. Glad you enjoyed it. Too bad Sunbeam can't mix cookie dough, but you have a KA Artisan for that now :-)

[@AmyLearnsToCook]

+Geeloveesu We had a Sunbeam growing up and my mom would make lots of cookies with it. The Sunbeams of today are not the same. Too bad...but I do love the KA!

[@jamesheina496]

Most appliances have a built-in heat overload switch that sense motor temp and opens when the motor gets too hot apparently the sunbeam dose not have good motor ventilation

[@EricLearnstoCook]

+James Heina Thanks for watching James. You know, there are some quality issues with the current batch of Sunbeams. Some work fine and others are like this. We are thinking of getting another one and put it through the tests to show that they can do what they are supposed to do (assuming yours isn't DOA). For this test, we did not plan for a catastrophic failure. LOL!

[@AmyLearnsToCook]

+James Heina I was so sad when it broke because I wanted to love the Sunbeam. It brought back a lot of childhood memories. I guess Sunbeam is not the same anymore.

[@cheshkat6321]

Interesting and entertaining review. Had to adjust the volume several times because Amy tends to shout at times. I have the Hamilton Beach mixer I bought in February 2016. It looked capable of mixing batter, eggs, and creams. I don't really need it to mix dough because I use the dough cycle of one of my two bread machines. But after seeing this review I'm now tempted to just try out making some dough. I've made shortbread and butter cookies and cheesecake in this mixer without any problems. I don't mind having to scrape the sides of the bowl occasionally, because I like to check the feel of the dough and not rely only on my eyesight. Also, I normally tilt the head to add additional ingredients. Otherwise I use a funnel. I love the suction cup feet to hold the mixer in place as it is always used in a specific place. But I have a small kitchen, so at times need to move it out of the way to the dining room and have had no problems moving it because of the suction or weight. I bake all my baked goods, sometimes several times a week, so it does get used often and regularly. Mixing creams and batter from scratch are the primary uses. If I didn't have my bread machines, I doubt I'd consider making a lot of dough in a mixer under $100 regularly. I make focaccia frequently by hand and I'm thinking of assigning that task to this machine as it is a small amount. I discovered that my Oster blender makes better whipped cream faster, so it's a plus if this mixer can make some dough occasionally. This mixer won't do all the things a high-end mixer will do, but I think it is easier to use for many tasks than a hand mixer. Therefore, it is a basic mixer, and as such will meet my needs until I decide if I really want to spend more on one that is heavy duty.

[@AmyLearnsToCook]

For the price, it performed surprisingly well. It definitely outperformed all the other mixers that I tested that are under $100. As a basic mixer or for a beginner cook, the HB is a good choice.

[@robertknight4672]

KitchenAid also has a beater to bowl hight adjustment screw.

[@EricLearnstoCook]

+Robert Knight I did not know that. Thanks!

[@graydonwall7482]

So you know, the disc that is at the top of the beater is to prevent mixes from walking up the shaft. It is designed to deflect the mix back into the bowl. You only add ingredients after tipping the mixer back.

[@AmyLearnsToCook]

I can understand having the disc at the top for the dough hook but for the paddle...batter shouldn't ride up the paddle. I think the problem is that the bowl is too narrow at the top and the mixer head is too wide. They should include a pouring shield or something because many times you are alternating between wet and dry ingredients and it is a pain to constantly have to lift the tilt head.

[@jokesseryday1735]

thank you for doing this you saved my life

[@AmyLearnsToCook]

+Fudge Power Thanks for watching!

[@preppergmidatlantic7997]

I would like to see you make a standard buttercream frosting in the hamilton

[@rashadabdullah9769]

Good review. Maybe i can use the hamilton to just mix the dough then finish off kneeding by hand? Until my strength comes back atleast.

[@EricLearnstoCook]

Lots of good cheap mixers out there $100-$200 price range that can actually knead bread, although I wouldn't trust them to do it every day. Hope you are feeling better.

[@rashadabdullah9769]

@@EricLearnstoCook yea, i dont think i will buy one. Instead im going to build an oven to go on top of my wood stove in line with the chimney. I dont think i will be able to kneed bread for a long time. Heart failure stroke and hypoxia makes repetitive tasks, especially ones like kneeding that require effort, extremely irritating. So im sticking to noodles lmao.

[@politicaljunkie1967]

Tears for the Sunbeam RIP

[@AmyLearnsToCook]

Sharon Middleton Poor little Sunbeam! LOL!!

[@AmandaBurnsTendaena]

I was surprised that the Sunbeam was the one that died. Great video guys. I'm looking forward to the rest of the videos :)

[@EricLearnstoCook]

Amanda Burns Thanks for watching and commenting. I was shocked myself, but I'm guessing you could tell that, right :-) I appreciate the positive comments. This was not exactly an easy video to shoot or edit, thus we're very happy for everyone that has tolerated the length of it. After the Sunbeam failed, I went to Amazon to checkout the reviews. We're not the only ones to have a failure, but I'm sure the owners of working Sunbeams are very happy with their mixers. We'll be filming part II tomorrow and should have it up soon.

[@AmyLearnsToCook]

Amanda Burns Thanks Amanda! I was so surprised when that Sunbeam crashed and burned. I loved that thing! I was brand new out of the box! They don't make the Mixmaster like they used to!

[@AmandaBurnsTendaena]

AmyLearnsToCook Nope they don't. My aunt had given me one she got in the 70s when she got married and it was awesome. It had the old glass bowl.

[@EricLearnstoCook]

Amanda Burns Amazon shows between 11%-22% "1 star" rating for various Sunbeam Heritage Series models for performance reasons, mostly due to DOA to "1 speed works out of 12", etc. So, not entirely surprising, unless you read up on it first before buying. The one that we had about 20 years ago didn't have any issues. Now, it's like you have to almost assume it will break, which is really sad because they are good mixers (or used to be :-(

[@EricLearnstoCook]

Eric Learns to Cook guessing KZbin doesn't like the percent sign? I was trying to show that some consumers have reported similar issues with this mixer, which is sad.

[@taz069]

on the dough and the Hamilton, it says clearly on the side of the machine, to use speed 1 and 2 for bread. I"m sure the manual would also say the same.

[@AmyLearnsToCook]

+taz069 The tilt head on it was grinding pretty bad on all speeds. I think making bread dough frequently in the HB eventually would ruin it...but occasionally might not be a big deal. It is an ok inexpensive mixer for cakes, whipped cream, etc. Thanks for watching!

[@emilypena4403]

Hola estoy comenzando en este mundo quisiera saber si la batidora más pequeña me sirve gracias

[@guimiya]

I have kneaded flour by hand, I'm looking for a stand mixer to reduce my hardship. Your video was a great help to me. After getting information from your videos, I will buy one. Thanks^^

[@AmyLearnsToCook]

+guimiya Thanks for watching Guimiya! I hope it helped!

[@samuelposada2010]

Can you make vanilla frosting in the hamilton beach stand mixer please?? I am looking for a mixer that can do everything I want and I have to see how it runs making frosting

[@EricLearnstoCook]

For frosting, it should work similar to the Kitchenaid. It's a good mixer for small jobs. We no longer have the Hamilton Beach. We gave it to a friend. If you're concerned, then buy it from a store with a good return policy. For $199, a Classic Plus Kitchenaid would do many things well.

[@imperiallebaron4476]

First of all, the Hamitin Beach has orbital mixing. That will out do any rotery mixer hands down. I don't know what the hell happened to Sunbeem. There was a time when they were No. One next to the "Hobart" KitchenAid.

[@EricLearnstoCook]

Thank you Bill. I agree 100% Amy used to buy the Sunbeams and give them out as Christmas presents back in the day. Not any longer. We found some "mid-priced" mixers, basically around $120-$150ish, so we might do one of these type battles. Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays!!!

[@AmyLearnsToCook]

I was surprised because I wanted to love this mixer so bad. I loved my classic Sunbeam. I am not sure what happened to them but after this test and looking at the Amazon reviews, a lot of people are having this problem. It is sad.

[@EricLearnstoCook]

I agree Bill. We just redid the Sunbeam test & review the other day. Don't know if you've had a chance to watch it.

[@serinal4531]

lol My Hamilton Beach 7 Speed Stand Mixer 63393 is not the way, I hope it will do better for making dough! That is the only reason I brought it. I wish I would've watched your video before I purchased it.

[@jacizaci_3]

thank you for the reply, you guys are a lot of laughs. I got a kitchenaid classic mixer for my birthday and I think it is the best although it was kind of pricey :-) have a great day

[@EricLearnstoCook]

+Jaci Elrod Thank you Jaci. I'm sure you'll be happy with the KA Classic. Amy really likes hers for most mixing jobs.

[@lilianaleyva2763]

Jaci Elrod I love my kitchen aid. I want to get the hamilton beach for my sister.

[@Bill-wh6dj]

Thanks for the Video, I appreciate it no matter what I am going to go with the Kitchen Aid. It goes back to the old adage you get what you pay for. Like hand tools your better off to pay more and get better quality. The Hamilton Beach did disappoint me though I remember my grandmothers growing up in the '60s and it was a great little stand mixer, goes to show back then to now better quality back then. Thanks again!!!

[@Pinkpurple61295]

Never thought I’d laugh so hard at a mixer video. Eric is awesome!

[@MzClementine]

This was a hoot.

[@winwinmyfriend4727]

The little red one I would've slowdown the speed to about half were you at it. I have a stand mixer with betters like that and it does ok but you still have to do alot of work that's why I gotta a bigger one with real beaters.

[@newbie2guitar]

Gonna get the hamiton. Thanks for sealing that for me. I will say this is the only video i've seen that it had a problem with dough.and I don't understand putting it on three when the markings on the side say 1-2 speed for bread. That's probably why you heard sounds cause it was being over worked. the hook slowing down does seem consistant, but it powers through. I don't mind a lil bit of hand kneading.

[@AmyLearnsToCook]

I think it is a good little mixer for basic recipes. You can make cookies, cakes, etc. I would limit it to one loaf of bread dough. You can get a good deal on it if you shop the sales especially around the holidays. Keep me posted on what you make with the HB and how you like it. Thanks for watching!

[@mylastestaddiction739]

I ended up buying a Hamilton Beach 63390.. It’s a different model than the one shown here but I hope it operates the same or better. Do you know anything about the model I purchased? Your input is appreciated.

[@asmaaalrawas]

Did you try the comfee stand mixer that you can buy a meat mincer and other attachments with it?

[@creambabelu7128]

wow~Eric this time making a great job, and this video are so fun, and expression from Eric is so good, make me have a great fun time to watch this cheap stand mixer with failure job. before I plan to buy the Hamilton Beach one, but I change my mind after this video. It is not the one I am looking for even thought the price is under $100 after discount. Thanks for Amy and Eric!

[@grafromuzchidagra]

I was rooting for sunbeam

[@EricLearnstoCook]

+deformedpotato :-) We weren't counting on Death the Grim Reaper paying a visit. LOL!

[@404-e5b]

Thanks for putting this together! :) Very helpful.

[@EricLearnstoCook]

Glad you found it useful. Thank you for watching.

[@stacieshannon9555]

I totally agree...burnished aluminum beaters HUGE thumbs down.

[@AmyLearnsToCook]

+Stacie Shannon I asked KA why they make them burnished and they gave me some weird answer about how commercial kitchens want them that way. I am not sure why a commercial kitchen would want gray powdered aluminum oxide to be in their food. Some come with those standard...I think the Artisan has the coated ones.

[@tbailey6239]

Could you please review the Hamilton 4 QT stand mixer? Thanks.

[@EricLearnstoCook]

Thanks for watching. Amy has another Hamilton Beach stand mixer, but I think it's bigger than 4 quarts.

[@EricLearnstoCook]

I think it's the model 63390 which is probably 4 quarts. We are planning on reviewing it.

[@tbailey6239]

Looking forward to it and thanks!

[@AussieAngeS]

Argh I missed this video. How frustrating! I laughed at Eric when the mixer stopped and started and smelt like it was burning, he cracks me up. That was a great experiment and I would much prefer my kitchenaid over all of them I think. Fantastic video Amy and Eric thank you.

[@EricLearnstoCook]

FitAnge S Thanks for watching. Yeah, you usually catch these pretty quick. Thought something happened to you. Well, hopefully you'll enjoy the battle of the KA vs the Bosch Universal. The Bosch has a newer one out that fixes some of it's issues, but we won't get it until next year. I'd like to get the KA commercial 8 quart and put it up against the new bosch. That should be fun. Then we can actually make 6 (or more) loaves each. woo-hoo!Hope all is well with you.

[@AussieAngeS]

Eric Learns to Cook I've been away in business but I just noticed your new video at work and am still having to watch it, that's how I picked up in your last video, I'm sorry I missed it. I loved the video and I'll be sharing both videos on Facebook cause you guys put so much effort into going into detail about them all. Also cause you guys are so nice and all your videos are fantastic. I'll watch your latest one when I get home 😊

[@AmyLearnsToCook]

FitAnge S Thanks for sharing it!! It was a lot of work but it was fun. We have a TON of cookie dough in the freezer now! LOL!

[@EricLearnstoCook]

FitAnge S I forgot to mention that we were thrown off a bit on our schedule because of the nature of this video (aka, the length). Poor Amy spent a considerable amount of time to cut it down to something manageable. It's long by even our standards, so that's why no double cookie recipe on the second video. Not like we're gonna burn up either of those bigger guys anyways, right? One might walk itself off the table, but that's a different story.

[@jburr36]

Sunbeam has a temp sensor on the motor however I think this is a switch issue

[@natatron]

You received a defective sunbeam. I’ve had mine for 9 years and it’s never shut off or had any issues at all.

[@PopleBackyardFarm]

loved this I want a stand mixer

[@AmyLearnsToCook]

Pople BackyardFarm Stand mixers are great. Are you thinking about getting one? I think half the fun is researching and comparing them! LOL!

[@the1umustlove]

I love her she is hilarious 😂😂😂

[@EricLearnstoCook]

I agree!

[@dungeonmastervenger]

It’s what happens when you review a machine and don’t read the manual. The Dash Mini has a slide lever to avoid the sticking of the mass to the side. They didn’t even see the slide lever below the bowl sticking out in front.

[@Ant-dx8yt]

The moral of this story?... Don't go near a cheap mixer, spend the extra. These are no better than a hand whisk.

[@slainte8148]

It's too bad the sunbeam died because it's a good machine when it works. Unfortunately quality control is nonexistent today for some reason. I attempted to get an artisan stand mixer and it arrived with a dented bowl the lever that holds the head down wouldn't go all the way over the spring and washer that holds the attachments was missing then we turned it on speed by speed and listened and it increased speed crazy high on its own then slowed down again and back up. My husband said that's no good. The reviews on Amazon are not good on these. One or two people had to pack them up and return them three times before they got a good one. I'm too old for that so I gave up and all the issues they are having with Gray stuff in people's batter has been going on for years now and kitchenaids does nothing. I tried to post my review on their website and they wouldn't print it. Makes me wonder if only good reviews are posted on there makes me not trust the company and the longevity of these mixers for the price. Another woman on there said she went through three in like three years and she won't get another one. Too bad they don't consider they are putting their names on these products and have some pride in that

[@MzClementine]

Wow... kitchen aid failed you?

[@slainte8148]

@@MzClementine oh yes big time, it seems to be the norm any more, they are not made like they use to be but then nothing is really. They have even taken the spring off that holds the attachments and that makes them clunk around now. I dont understand it but when whirlpool bought them out from hobart, thats when it all started going down hill. If you watch some of Amys other reviews with kitchenaids, she has had some problems too and had to take them back. Theres been a problem with the stainless steel bowls and people wash them but still get dough thats gray streaked from the bowl. Oil dripping down into the batter. a number of issues. its really too bad and sad.

[@trueleo38]

New Sub! You guys are great funny! I wanted to get an inexpensive mixer to make a pound cake for mother's day and you have helped to narrow my search. Thank you!

[@EricLearnstoCook]

A little late here, but thank you for subbing. We appreciate it! Hope you found a decent mixer. Glad you enjoyed the video.

[@guydesmond950]

I think you shorted the Hamilton Beach just a little bit. It seems to be a solid unit that stays in place. As for the dough hook goes I hand wash that piece so it is not an issue. Also, you got that HB for $50, that was a steal. Nice video.

[@AmyLearnsToCook]

The HB was my pick as the winner. It works the best out of the ones that I tested. Yeah...$50 was a bargain! Thanks for watching!

[@silviadumitrescu5241]

I agree, these are parts you use constantly, especially when you have more difficult recipes, wash by hand and will be fine, and as easy. My debate now Is to take this HB model or with the 63227 model. Didn’t see reviews for this one aside the one from the company itself.

[@gfm8959]

I think the bowl on the dash and go has an adjustment to bring it close to the side of the bowl which would help mix better

[@AmyLearnsToCook]

+Jerry M We tried it both ways. We ended up using the setting that was recommended in the manual. It seemed to have a lot of power but I think there is just a problem with the whole design of the mixing action, especially with the dough hooks. They were really bad and didn't mix but rather ripped the dough into shreds. They need to redesign the shape of the dough hooks. The issue of the flour being sucked into the motor is a big one as well. A mixer with the planetary action...like the Hamilton Beach, is the way to go. There are several models out there with this type of mixing action that are around the $100 price range. I am probably going to test some of them out in the near future....the first one being the Oster.

[@brendahamlett2128]

There is a small black slide handle at the base of the mixer that moves the bowl over, if you don't move it , it will stay centered. I have a larger sunbeam that has this . Not to fond of it either.