1955 Sunbeam MIXMASTER Rewire and Maintenance

Although I've owned this mixer for about 25 years I never used it for much other than a decoration for my retro kitchen. My wife on the other hand has begun to use it a lot over the last five years, preferring it over the more modern Kitchen Aid type. She noticed that the power cord was beginning to crack and asked if I could fix it. Let's get busy! #Sunbeam #mixmaster #appliances #appliancerepair

[@seenithere]

I think if you rotate the handle it will release the beaters.

[@floridarusticrepairs]

Awesome info! Thanks. I think you made my wife's day. Now she won't need to ask me to disengage them.

[@JamesMillis-v3w]

It's a shame how the quality of things made in recent years is so inferior to what was made when that mixer was new.

[@floridarusticrepairs]

Yes. This will likely run another fifty years now even though it gets used a lot.

[@johnbennett5035]

I’m replacing this same power cord for a friend but felt I should update it with a grounded cord since the mixer is all metal. This mixer would not be sold today without that ground. Trouble is, now the mixer trips a GFCI outlet so this may not be an option.

[@floridarusticrepairs]

Thanks! That's interesting info. I often debate whether I should be adding a grounded cord when I do these sort of restorations but I think these mixers have a relatively isolated body so risk of shock is low. I wonder if by adding the ground you're sending a bit of leakage into the GFI?

[@terryeustice5399]

For a 69 year old mixer. A great job. I enjoyed your video. Anything like this like you just take your time and yes we can do it. Should be good for several years to come. Thank you for sharing!
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[@floridarusticrepairs]

Thanks! I think it'll outlast me now. :) I just don't think people realize how well made and functional these were.

[@kevinfiebelkorn4715]

Back in the 60's, my mother and my friend's mothers all had a Mixmaster on their kitchen counters. There were many other brands available but Mixmaster seemed to be the most trusted.

[@floridarusticrepairs]

I still see these at the local flea markets. They were certainly built to last and must have done everything consumers needed. My wife bakes a lot and she loves this unit enough for her to give her Kitchen Aid to her mother.

[@frankpetrone2966]

Nice job Matt! That’s also a collector item too.

[@floridarusticrepairs]

I remember when I bought it in the 1990's I was specifically looking for one that was all chrome. I think even then it was sought after over the painted models. Most of these were white but for Easter one year I did buy my wife a rare pink model (which she doesn't use because she's trying to keep it perfect).