This was perfect! I am 63 years old and had no problems with fixing my KitchenAid. Thank you so much for posting this! You are a gem.
@Madridme39 жыл бұрын
Excellent, informative video without loud music or other foolishness! Thank you.
@HEILST0RM11 жыл бұрын
I would recommend replacing the gasket. Since you already have it apart it would be very easy to swap out. Its just like on a valve cover, its better to replace than have to take everything apart again because grease or oil residue are still weeping out. Often when pulling the top assembly off the gasket will be damaged slightly during the process. Just my opinion :-) Great Video!
@denisecaspell99559 жыл бұрын
I just noticed my 15 year old mixer doing this, leaking oil. Unfortunately it hasn't been used much since last year we were moving at the holidays. Although watch this horrible site of grease, I will not hesitate to do this to ensure the longevity of my investment in this mixer!!!! Thanks for sharing, knew there would be an answer to why it was leaking
@spinspinsugar3699 жыл бұрын
Although you posted this in 2010, THANK YOU for making this video and sharing it. My 18-yr old mixer just did this and now I know how to disassemble the unit properly to do maintenance on the mixer without costing a lot of money to do so.
@LauraDoubekKraft10 жыл бұрын
I have a 30-year-old Hobart Kitchen Aid mixer that has been well used and never leaks oil, but I found this very helpful for taking it apart and greasing it. Which is something that has not been done in 30 years. Thanks for sharing!
@FIXTechGuides14 жыл бұрын
We're very happy that so many people have found this video useful. Thanks for all the feedback everyone!
@bmcgowan897 жыл бұрын
Excellent and very informative. I was able to use this to rescue our old Kitchen Aid. It had been leaking for some time--we even replaced it and I was already to the door of the dumpster with it when I thought I'd check You Tube. So glad I found this video and it explained everything so clearly that I was able to disassemble the unit, go on Amazon and order grease, and within a week I was able to provide this unit to my daughter. SHE is thrilled--she has a great $300+ mixer now for free! If I had seen this earlier I would have saved ourselves from buying a new mixer. Thanks for a great job.
@rileyscleaningservicesinc10 жыл бұрын
Extremely helpful! I was just given a Kitchen Aid from someone who hadn't used it in quite a while. I tested it and found the grease leaking just as described here. You did an excellent job of walking us through the repair. Thank you.
@FIXTechGuides10 жыл бұрын
John Riley Glad I could help, John.
@FIXTechGuides12 жыл бұрын
Thanks for all the great comments! Glad we were able to help! -Mark
@cindyduim24938 жыл бұрын
My daughter and I just replaced the lubricant in my OLD Kitchen Aid Mixer. We set everything up on the dining room table covered by newspapers. Our mixer is older than this one but we modified the instructions just a bit and all was well. Setting the head back on the base after cleaning and lubing turned out to be a bit challenging since the axle thingy had shifted a bit and we had to figure this out to get it to rotate and thus align correctly. Great instructions and now the mixer is in great shape. Oatmeal bread coming up!
@mikee88179 жыл бұрын
Nice, thorough job. Someone suggested listing all the tools needed up front - not a bad idea. I made a list while reviewing the video before starting. It didn't take 20 minutes start to finish. Thank you.
@marc74918 жыл бұрын
As some other posters, my wife and I replace the old grease with new by watching the video. The step by step explanation made it easy. It's one of the best tutorial videos that I've seen! Thank you!
@pattysprenger27979 жыл бұрын
Thanks so much for the informative video. I bought a used Kitchen Aid mixer at an estate sale and was disappointed to see it was leaking oil. Your video and another one on replacing the worm gear walked me right through it.
@stacie112111 жыл бұрын
Thank you!! This made the repair so easy. I bought a used mixer at a swap meet for $15. With this video and the cost of grease I have a perfectly working KSM90 300 for $30!!!
@cherylkatten58719 жыл бұрын
Great video, contains all necessary instructions to carry out a successful repair. One suggestion is to include a comment about not forgetting to put the washer in the planetary section back in place before reassembly.
@pattysprenger27979 жыл бұрын
+Cheryll Katten . OMG girl you saved my bacon. I had taken apart the mixer a week earlier, then had to wait for a part. Today I put the whole thing back together, feeling pretty smug. In cleaning up, I found a WASHER on the table!!! It is a week later.I don't remembered removing it! I consulted the diagrams and could not find where this washer went. Thought to myself "just let it go. what difference could it make?", but I am a perfectionist. I read through all the comments and found yours. I watched the video again and could see the washer clearly in the planetary section, although it is NOT in the parts diaphragm.Thank you so much!
@priscillaf368011 жыл бұрын
I just replaced the grease in my mixer and I did it myself! What a great tutorial. Everything went just as you said. I had no difficulty getting it apart or putting it back together again. I went step by step, pausing as needed. I just hope I put the right amount of grease back into it. Thanks a lot. I thought I was going to have to buy a new mixer.
@kathleenkalb9 жыл бұрын
Just did this to my 15 years old machine that had been leaking oil. It was a messy job, but with rubber gloves and lots of paper towels, my machine is working wonderfully again. Thank you!
@elamaier706710 жыл бұрын
Mark, you make the grease replacing seem so easy ( I almost jumped on my stand mixer to do it myself, but I will leave it to my husband ) EXCELLENT WORK !!! LOVE IT MARK...THANK YOU !!!
@lizb71608 жыл бұрын
Thank you so much for posting this video. While following this easy to understand video, I re-greased my 15 year old Kitchen Aid Classic with no issues. It runs like a dream now.
@dorothybradhammettkosiba90366 жыл бұрын
Great quality video, straight to the point directions. Our decades old machine is ready for another few decades. Thanks!
@PMichaels11 жыл бұрын
Awesome video -- THANK YOU very much! My KitchenAid was leaking grease, and the lock mechanism never worked right. Using your video I was able to easily open my mixer (with confidence) and fix both issues. I had toyed with the idea of opening the top myself but I never would have done it right. This video was great -- very thorough and easy to follow instructions. Thanks for a job very well done!
@mikesullivan927610 жыл бұрын
This video was really helpful, a perfect guide for grease replacement! HowTo fix a latch which doesn't catch: My latch wasn't catching, so the mixer would pop up even after trying to lock it. Put the lid in the up position, you'll see a set screw on the lid where it hinges to the base. Screw that in some more, put the lid down and re-test the lock. If it still won't catch, tighten a bit more and re-test.
@Guille0913058 жыл бұрын
i just used this video to replace the grease, gasket and the O-ring and it worked. Mark did an outstanding job explaining each step. I will use their tutorials again if I ever have to!
@FIXTechGuides13 жыл бұрын
@gpelite It is important here to use a punch that is just slightly smaller than the pin. Also if the pin is being stubborn try backing up the spindle with something solid like a vise. That way when you strike the pin all of the energy is transferred to the pin and not to the mixer. Good luck! -Mark
@sherylp26666 жыл бұрын
You really saved me a lot of money. My 30 + year old mixer works great. Thank you.
@gillesmorin272710 жыл бұрын
Many thanks Mark, Your instructions are excellent and so easy to follow. You saved me time and money.
@karlytr8 жыл бұрын
You are a natural teacherI, and I LOVE your videos!! My 15-year old KA stand mixer has been leaking oil around the decorative/finishing band for quite some time now, and at least I now know why and how to remedy it when I'm up to it! And you are absolutely correct...my mixer has done more sitting that being used throughout the years. The fact that the oil that leaks is thin makes it pretty clear that the grease has separated. Thank you!!!!
@davidmendez42096 жыл бұрын
Can't get any better than this...Simple to understand, Step by step, from the beginning to the end... 10 out of 10 Perfect "SCORE" from me!!! Keep up the Good Work!!!
@stephengarfield46919 жыл бұрын
I just followed your easy instructions and it worked like I was a pro. Thanks a bunch.
@whitemale40318 жыл бұрын
Great tutorial, thanks a lot, I think you just saved my Kitchen Aid!! Very well explained, simple step by step, very calm: perfect!
@TheMotorman11611 жыл бұрын
Just wanted to say thanks again for a helpful video. I replaced the grease in mine about two years ago but I used high temp wheel bearing grease instead of the OEM grease. I actually posted a link to your video today for a forum member who needed help with his leaking mixer. Thanks!
@alanwilkinson76849 жыл бұрын
Thanks to your video I was able to repair my mixer with ease. Straight forward instructions, no surprises and simple tools made for a quick fix.
@rodm58308 жыл бұрын
Awesome video. Always love watching your stuff. Very clear and concise without a bunch of extra jibber jabber.
@alicetisthammer717710 жыл бұрын
Used your video yesterday to clean and repack the grease in my Kitchen Aid mixer. LOVED your step-by-step approach. I watched and paused as I worked. WHAT A MESSY JOB, though! I was glad I wore gloves! Your video was a HUGE help! I also used a small, flat wooden stick (like a popsicle stick) to get the grease out of the areas that were too small for the putty knife. Worked great! Also had a little difficulty getting the hole for the pin (on the planetary gear) to come down, so used a pointed tool to work it down to where I could line it up.
@jstacy11319 жыл бұрын
The video was perfect. My wife and I just used your video to fix our mixer that was leaking old grease. Everything was explained perfectly. Thanks again!!
@NeilerFreak8 жыл бұрын
thanks so much for your very informative video. God bless youtube, and people like you. My mixer was dripping, what looked to be, hot chocolate into my mixing bowl. I followed your instructions, added new grease, cleaned it up, and is now purring like a kitten. I wonder how much I saved had I taken it back to Williams Sonoma? I wonder how many mixers have been thrown out over a 60 min $10. fix, thanks again its now running like new. Mere/Bob.
@capnjanlastname332411 жыл бұрын
Thanks for your reply - I am going to take apart my primary mixer as soon as I get the grease from you folks. Already replaced the brushes - much needed! It is a 30+ year old mixer and has been in almost daily use. You've saved 'her' life! (I may replace the cord as it is pretty yucky, now that I know how to get it out.)
@druhanich38526 жыл бұрын
Excellent step by step video. I only had one problem. the planetary was very tight on the shaft. I had difficulty removing it. But quite a bit of difficulty replacing the planetary after I had replaced the grease. The shaft would move up into the motor head preventing the holes to completely align. I finally had the holes somewhat aligned. I used a finish nail to pry the shaft down. Also, my mixer is so old it didn't have a removable strain release so I had to remove the wires from the motor. Great tips of things to pay attention to.
@terrywebster35989 жыл бұрын
Thanks for the simplicity of a good machine and the repair. Great tutorial.
@snap15911 жыл бұрын
Thanks for the great video! Never would have tackled this without some instruction!!!
@FIXTechGuides11 жыл бұрын
So glad you found the video useful!
@Nbfdammit8 жыл бұрын
Mine has been leaking for some time. Decided to google a repair tip and found your video. Very helpful. Thanks.
@larryandkayhenney430610 жыл бұрын
Awesome video! I am a 50+ woman and was able to be successful in fixing my mixer. Every step was spot on and easy to follow. I actually needed 1/2 pint of grease, which is 2 quarter pints, product code 4176597-QP (QP = quarter pint). Thank you for sharing this process!
@FIXTechGuides10 жыл бұрын
Larry and Kay Henney Great work on your repair!
@jimftracy12 жыл бұрын
I just got done fixing our mixer while using your video as a guide. It made it simple and it only took me about an hour. Thanks for the help!!!
@gnilges13 жыл бұрын
Great video! Thanks for saving me a trip to the repair store. When I first saw the leak I was afraid it was going to be something big but I couldn't believe how easy this repair was.
@TScottW9912 жыл бұрын
Thank you so much! Was able to fix my wife's mixer in no time and made her extremely happy! Great instructions!
@carldebbysellerssellers135210 жыл бұрын
That was probably one of the best videos on a repair that I have seen! Good Job
@jockspice6 жыл бұрын
Thank you! Was worried this would cost a lot to fix, but all it cost me was some grease and a bit of time. Excellent walk through of the procedure.
@smil3ygirl19 жыл бұрын
Thank you! This was so easy thanks you your step-by-step procedure! Good as new and no grease dripping in my food!!
@josephthompson61486 жыл бұрын
As others have said, very clear and simple step-by-step directions. I was able to follow easily and complete the repair with no problems. Thanks!
@garyroberti59739 жыл бұрын
Can't thank you enough for posting this how-to video. My mixer suffered from both issues, not enough use and when I do use it, I use it until it heats up a lot! Great job and very well done.
@imayhave11 жыл бұрын
what a wonderful video! I followed your simple, clear instructions and took my older model mixer apart. My speed lever was stuck, so i loosened the screw a little, changed the grease and cleaned it up. Looks like new. Thank you so much!
@joshuajasinski77736 жыл бұрын
Thank you. This was a very good video all around. Step by step without any nonsense.
@buddenbo9 жыл бұрын
Thank you very much for this very clear and easy-to-understand tutorial. I purchased a used mixer today and wanted to go through and totally refurbish it. You made my job very easy. It's much appreciated!
@lynanea85306 жыл бұрын
Thank you. Clear, concise and thorough instructions. Great tips! Just saved me a trip to the repair shop. Excellent video!!
@hitobito110 жыл бұрын
Thanks Mark for your exemplary demonstration on how to replace the grease when the light oil separates from the grease in the gears! Well done!
@danwing33098 жыл бұрын
I guess I don't need a new mixer! Glad this issue is a "simple" fix!! Thanks very much!!
@meganis2010 жыл бұрын
Thanks for this. My mixer is nearly 50 years old and a treasured member of the family. Minor differences but mostly the same. After re-greasing I put 15# of pork shoulder through the grinder attachment and worked great. Before was heating up ... hot to the touch. This time a little warm but nothing to speak of. I did need to get some grease ASAP so am trying ultra 4X white lithium in a tube. Hopefully I won't need to redo soon. A guy at Lowe's said he used to fix mixers and says it works. Quality of video and explanations are first rate and appreciated.
@teresateague18 жыл бұрын
Great video! My husband and I did this and everything went smoothly. Thank you!
@georges331412 жыл бұрын
You have provided an excellent video. The explanation is clear and easy to understand. I plan to refer to it again as soon as I can get the replacement grease from Kitchenaid.
@GilMichelini11 жыл бұрын
Thanks. I recently got a K5A Mixer. Based on the serial number, I am guessing it was built in the mid to late 50s. I followed your directions to take it apart and it appeared that the grease was original - YUCK! It is three hours later and the unit is back together and sounds great. Thank again!
@MrMike193710 жыл бұрын
You saved me a bunch, I'll tell you that! Following your video made this chore soooooo easy...Hard to believe. Thanks a million.
@alanlyle134610 жыл бұрын
Wow really great video. Easy to understand and follow the step by step instructions. Thanks again and God Bless.
@tubilth8 жыл бұрын
Awesome video... My mechanical skills are below average and I was able to do this with the great step by step directions. Thanks, Mark!
@perlaviva8 жыл бұрын
I just fixed my kitchen aid! Thanks a lot for your very good video. regards from switzerland
@terrynelson70779 жыл бұрын
Great video, I was wondering what I was going to do because I recently became aware that this was happening with our kitchenaide mixer and thought I was going to have to take it to a repair shop to fix it. This video makes it look "simple" and straight forward as to how to fix it and as soon as I can find a supply of appropriate grease I will take on this project myself.
@maggieklingensmith25129 жыл бұрын
Terry Nelson
@lisahansen972911 жыл бұрын
Ugh... I just did all of this and now it wont run. Any ideas what might have gone wrong?
@SantaJim19848 жыл бұрын
Simple as can be, if I can follow the instructions. Thanks, great video.
@ingerklekacz9 жыл бұрын
Thanks for this video! The only thing I would suggest is that you start the video by listing the tools you'll need for the project. I found myself scrambling for second screwdrivers, a punch, etc. And I ended up using a corkscrew to fish the shaft out from the center of the planetary unit. Off to make some cupcakes!
@FIXTechGuides9 жыл бұрын
inger klekacz That is a great suggestion and I will pass it on!
@susansobon9 жыл бұрын
i too had the same wish! it would have been nice to know what i needed before hand so i didnt have to scramble all over the house looking for stuff. not to mention i dont know that everyone has a punch
@rogzo46339 жыл бұрын
Great Video manual! With zero knowledge of a Aitchen Aid I was able to review my unit and change the grease after the machine stood in a corner unused for about 2 years. Some models may differ slightly regarding the wiring. I got an Artisan 90yrs edition - which has shorter cables on the inside and you have to disconnect 2 cables before you can remove the top half of the mixer. You thus might need a 2nd person to lend a hand, build yourself some kind of stand to plyce the top half or completely separate the foot from the body before starting disassembly. Removing the grease is really a mess, you may need more than one size of putty knife to reach all the crevices, and lots of paper towels to mop up the separated oil (which was the reason for disassembly). I also took off the small gearbox tower, so I could remove the grease more thoroughly. My solution for the "retaining pin issue": One frequently encountered problem (I read about this on several threads) seems to be when the retaining pin of the planetary shaft will not budge even after hammering it with the drift punch for a long time. Here's a solution that worked for me: apply a few drops of penetrating oil on both sides of the pin and at the center of the planetary shaft (where it penetrates the cover). Let it sit for a while (to allow the oil to do its job), maybe add some more and then pound the pin with just a few deliberate, slow but forceful strikes to see if it will budge at all - if it moves just for a hairs breadth and then no more - add some more penetrating oil, let it sit... and repeat the process. It does not matter from which side you remove the pin, it is symmetrical and straight. This way the disassembly of the pin may take some time, but this way you minimize the risk of damaging pin or coating by brute force hammering away.
@Gertieanne10 жыл бұрын
Thank you. I changed the grease put it back together and it works just fine.
@Flyster50009 жыл бұрын
Thank you for the step by step instructions! Very helpful
@StephenFullerton9 жыл бұрын
Very handy info. Saved me lots of time hunting and figuring this out on my own.
@leighannahoward7658 жыл бұрын
Easy to follow! Thanks for the helpful video.
@PartyHard02005 Жыл бұрын
This video was really helpful for fixing my mixer
@FIXTechGuides Жыл бұрын
Glad it was helpful!
@FIXTechGuides11 жыл бұрын
Thank you for watching our video and leaving a comment! We are glad that our video has helped you so much! This strain relief that is on your mixer is shaped like a circle with cut off sides. Using a pair of blunt nosed pliers, turn the strain relief to the left. This should bring the retainer to the opening on the housing allowing you to pull it out. To reinstall just go in reverse.Thanks again for watching!
@henrymartinez71809 жыл бұрын
great repair vid. followed your instructions and repaired my mixer that had been out of commission for 2-3 years! saved a bunch of money and mixer is back on line. not a huge deal but i agree that listing the tools required in your text box or in the beginning of the vid would be...the icing on the cake. (thaticannowmakethankstoyourvideo!)
@dubreg6111 жыл бұрын
Excellent video brother... I had the issues myself and didn't know what was going to be involved in fixing it... BUT, you have answered my questions and I will now save about $350 by not buying a new mixer! Thanks!
@huber010513 жыл бұрын
Thank you so much for posting this. You've saved me hours of frustration.
@meenakshimurugappan81106 жыл бұрын
Excellent video, exactly what I wanted. Clear explanation. Thanks for taking time to do the video.
@jackmcintyre80796 жыл бұрын
Great video, very well done and i'm sure you saved me a lot of money in repair cost. Thank you so much!!
@jeffgillan91768 жыл бұрын
Very clear and easy to follow. Thank you.
@donmelbouchard8 жыл бұрын
That was very helpful! Thank you! We have had our Kitchenaid over twenty-five years. It's been growling, and I think it needs grease.
@carrierflash6 жыл бұрын
Excellent how-to videos, helped a lot. Thank you and KZbin.
@bobstaples10746 жыл бұрын
Very helpful. I used this to work on the exact model. Thank you!
@tiffanybpratt16 жыл бұрын
Thank you! I have needed to do this for quite a while. This was a pain and a dirt job as he stated, but at least my mixer isn't leaking any longer.
@MountAiryEdwin8 жыл бұрын
EXACTLY what I was looking for! Thanks for taking the time to make this video!
@sdoddsma11 жыл бұрын
Great video. Detailed with good explanation. Just finished and it took me about 1.5 hours. Most difficult for me was getting the retaining pin out, determining how clean I needed to get everything before applying new grease (lots of gear teeth to clean), and lining up retaining pin holes (I ended up using an ice pick). Thanks!
@pegschnurr11 жыл бұрын
Very helpful, thank you so much. When this happened, yesterday, as I was about to begin my Christmas baking my first feeling was one of "panic" - thanks for helping.
@daveb86719 жыл бұрын
Hi Mark. Thanks for the video. Made for an easy fix. Just one question/suggestion. With the unit open, wouldn't it be the ideal time to (also) replace the gasket between the housings? Just a thought. Cheers.
@FIXTechGuides13 жыл бұрын
@mjgreenwood Thanks for bringing that to our attention. We'll get KitchenAid grease on your mixer's parts page. KitchenAid offers one kind of grease for all of its stand mixer models. The page for that grease at our site is listed in this video's description, since we can't post the link here. Like I said, that is the official grease offered by KitchenAid for all of their stand mixers.
@maui77738 жыл бұрын
Hi Mark- Thank you very much for the video. It was great help and we are now up and running perfect. Great job!!!
@rositaesgard9 жыл бұрын
Thanks a lot. I have a Professional 450, so it was a little different to take it apart, but I knew what I was looking for, so this video is great!!!
@grrlfriend6613 жыл бұрын
Great step-by-step video. Will be doing this soon. Glad to know it is an easy fix. Thanks so much for taking the time to make the video and for being so precise!
@akaufman8512 жыл бұрын
You did an excellent job of explaining this repair. I think I might even attempt it myself!! Thank you very very much.
@alanw961710 жыл бұрын
thanks for the great video! I couldn't have even started without your knowledge..one thing that I did also was to lay the unit upside down for a 1/2 hour or so and let the old oil that sits in the bottom grooves drain out.that way the grooves are empty and can catch future separation..thanks again for the great video
@FIXTechGuides10 жыл бұрын
***** Glad we could help!
@theagentswhocare38638 жыл бұрын
Thank you so much. I was able to follow your video and fix my mixer. Thank you, Thank you, Thank you.
@FIXTechGuides14 жыл бұрын
@steveho79 Most drills will leak oil for the same reason the mixer would--grease inside the gears separating. Fixing the problem in that situation with a drill is similar to this repair, accessing the gearbox and replacing the grease. If we have a good example of this repair come through the shop we'll be sure to film it and put it up. Great question and thanks for watching!
@UndieWhere12 жыл бұрын
Awesoooome video!!! Omg, just what I've been looking for! Someone needs to give you a TV show!
@1035godsgirl11 жыл бұрын
My mixer just started leaking right toward the end of my Christmas baking. I was worried I'd have the expense of having to ship it and then be without it for a while to get it repaired. Thanks SO much!!