I bought my Kitchenaid mixer when my son was in 7th or 8th grade (age 13, give or take a yr). He's now in his early 40's and it's still going strong. I used it for Thanksgiving dinner. Initially, I bought it to help with holiday meals & baking since I had most holidays at my house for many years plus I held a full time job outside the home. It was a God-send! Still is. When it was about 10 or 12 years old I had a repair person give it the 'once over' (grease it, tighten screws, etc). It still worked fine but felt a little loose and I didn't want to lose my precious mixer. It still works like a charm but needs another 'once over'. It's every bit of 30 years old and still runs. I think that's amazing.
I have been debating which mixer to get for 6 months now. This video made the decision for me. We are a small family, but I want to start making breads at home/sausages/pastas. I will go with the 5qt bowl-lift based on your review. Thank you!
Ahh, Thank you so much, I am glad you found it helpful. Both machines are obviously great in their own ways - its just a case of finding which one suit you best.. sounds like you've done well!! Enjoy the baking and cooking.. Zoe x
this comparison is great!! thank you! I have been agonizing on which mixer to get, with all these Black Friday deals going on here in the USA. I want to begin making more breads and pizza doughs, and I'm considering starting an in-home bakery business (cookies, bars, muffins) ; would you recommend the bowl lift model, for me? I prefer the look of the tilt head, and the cute accessories, but it seems like the lift would be the more practical choice for me.
@@themoodiesfan - ahhh, thank you so much. I only made this today … and no one has ever commented on one of my videos - you’re the first. Honestly, the smaller one is much “nicer” to look at, but if you want to be making anything more than one large loaf, I’d get the bowl lift. It’s super heavy, the bowl is much more secure, and from the practical side, the motor is twice as strong… if you get the smaller one you may burn it out with the heavy doughs, but even if you don’t, the bigger capacity of the bowl lift will suit you much better long term. I wish you the best of luck with your journey.
Thanks for the video. I decided to go with the bigger 7qt lift bowl for my wife for a surprise Christmas present. I figure buy once cry once on price/ durability as she makes quite a bit of sourdough loafs per week and im liking the bigger motor and longevity.
Oh @snowsolo, your comment has just made my day. At 50th are old I have never heard the saying “buy once, cry once” and wow!!! I’m using that now. It’s brilliant… here in the UK we often say “buy cheap, but twice” but that wouldn’t be relevant there. . Whereas your “saying” is perfect. I’m sure your wife will not only be absolutely delighted with the larger one (or either to be honest) but she will be making you some gorgeous bread to enjoy for years to come. Thanks for your comment - I’m very new to the you tube thingy. ;-)
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I bought my Kitchenaid mixer when my son was in 7th or 8th grade (age 13, give or take a yr). He's now in his early 40's and it's still going strong. I used it for Thanksgiving dinner. Initially, I bought it to help with holiday meals & baking since I had most holidays at my house for many years plus I held a full time job outside the home. It was a God-send! Still is. When it was about 10 or 12 years old I had a repair person give it the 'once over' (grease it, tighten screws, etc). It still worked fine but felt a little loose and I didn't want to lose my precious mixer. It still works like a charm but needs another 'once over'. It's every bit of 30 years old and still runs. I think that's amazing.
I have been debating which mixer to get for 6 months now. This video made the decision for me. We are a small family, but I want to start making breads at home/sausages/pastas. I will go with the 5qt bowl-lift based on your review. Thank you!
Ahh, Thank you so much, I am glad you found it helpful. Both machines are obviously great in their own ways - its just a case of finding which one suit you best.. sounds like you've done well!! Enjoy the baking and cooking.. Zoe x
this comparison is great!! thank you! I have been agonizing on which mixer to get, with all these Black Friday deals going on here in the USA. I want to begin making more breads and pizza doughs, and I'm considering starting an in-home bakery business (cookies, bars, muffins) ; would you recommend the bowl lift model, for me? I prefer the look of the tilt head, and the cute accessories, but it seems like the lift would be the more practical choice for me.
@@themoodiesfan - ahhh, thank you so much. I only made this today … and no one has ever commented on one of my videos - you’re the first.
Honestly, the smaller one is much “nicer” to look at, but if you want to be making anything more than one large loaf, I’d get the bowl lift. It’s super heavy, the bowl is much more secure, and from the practical side, the motor is twice as strong… if you get the smaller one you may burn it out with the heavy doughs, but even if you don’t, the bigger capacity of the bowl lift will suit you much better long term. I wish you the best of luck with your journey.
Thanks for the video. I decided to go with the bigger 7qt lift bowl for my wife for a surprise Christmas present. I figure buy once cry once on price/ durability as she makes quite a bit of sourdough loafs per week and im liking the bigger motor and longevity.
Oh @snowsolo, your comment has just made my day. At 50th are old I have never heard the saying “buy once, cry once” and wow!!! I’m using that now. It’s brilliant… here in the UK we often say “buy cheap, but twice” but that wouldn’t be relevant there. . Whereas your “saying” is perfect. I’m sure your wife will not only be absolutely delighted with the larger one (or either to be honest) but she will be making you some gorgeous bread to enjoy for years to come. Thanks for your comment - I’m very new to the you tube thingy. ;-)