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My KitchenAid Professional Series 600 stand mixer broke down last night while mixing 5 cups of flour and some eggs to make dough for pasta (using the KitchenAid roller/cutter attachments). The dough hook was running on the lowest speed (1). It just ground to a stop and made horrible sounds.

This is my 4th KitchenAid mixer in about 9 years. The quality is terrible.

I am looking for another brand to try that has the roller and cutter attachments like the KitchenAid but doesn't need to be replaced every 2 years. I can't afford to spend thousands of dollars so it would need to be in the same ballpark as the kitchenaid in price.

Thanks for any advice!

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That's terrible. I've had mine for 6 years and it's still going strong. How often do you use it and what kind of wear and tear do you expect to put into a future machine? – Brendan Feb 11 at 18:10
Look for restaurant surplus stores in your area. Restaurants close down all the time and these places buy all their equipment. Catering-grade equipment is generally much more reliable as it is designed for heavy use. – ElendilTheTall Feb 11 at 18:52
I've heard that about new KitchenAids and it makes me sad. My kitchenAid is somewhere around 15 years old and still going strong. – Sobachatina Feb 11 at 19:27
I use it 2-3 times per week. We use it to make pasta and pizza dough. – Gern Blandston Feb 11 at 19:34
Sorry to hear about your trouble. But brand recommendations are off-topic everywhere on the network. – rumtscho♦ Feb 11 at 19:39

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Get a Kenwood Chef, it's made of much stronger and thicker metal. They don't look pretty but they last

KitchenAid is just a "fashionable" item with their pretty colours and curves

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