Is your KitchenAid worth repairing? A simple way to decide
By MixerFixer, Vaughan · Updated September 25, 2026
The short answer
Usually, yes. Common repairs cost far less than a new mixer, parts are easy to find for most models, and these machines are built to be opened up and serviced. A good rule of thumb is to repair when the fix costs well under half the price of a comparable new mixer.
Start with the price
Our prices are published and they do not change once we have quoted you, so you can do this sum before you contact anyone. Compare the repair with what a comparable new mixer costs today.
Age matters less than you think
A mixer that is 20 or 30 years old is often still a good machine. Many older KitchenAid models are heavy and simple, and parts for most of them are still easy to find. To see how old yours is, use the serial number decoder.
Signs it is probably worth fixing
- It leaks oil or grease (see KitchenAid leaking oil)
- It grinds or whines (see KitchenAid grinding noise)
- It runs at the wrong speed or will not switch off
- The power cord is damaged
- It works, but has never been serviced and is starting to feel rough
Signs it may not be
If your mixer is not worth repairing, we will tell you that before any work starts and only keep the diagnostic fee. We would rather say so than sell you work that does not make sense.
- Damage to the housing or the motor
- Several major faults at the same time
- A quote that gets close to the price of a new mixer
Sentimental mixers
A mixer that was your grandmother’s is worth more than its price. If you want it working again, that is a perfectly good reason to repair it.