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KitchenAid Classic Mixer K45SSWH: Why won't my mixer turn on?

Mon, 10 Feb 2025 13:58:09 -0700

I have my KitchenAid Classic Mixer plugged into the wall and when I turn it on to any of the speeds nothing happens. I've tried to unplug it and plug it back in but I cannot get it to turn on!

⟐ Answered February 10, 2025 at 13:58 MST

KitchenAid Artisan Mixer: My kitchen aid artisan stand mixer wont turn on. it is like it has no

Fri, 22 Dec 2023 07:52:20 -0700

my kitchenaid artisan stand mixer wont turn on. its like it has no power going to it, and yes I made sure the plug on the wall is working.

⟐ Edited December 22, 2023 at 7:52 MST

KitchenAid Classic Mixer K45SSWH: How to change the motor? Ours has lost it's umph.

Fri, 12 May 2023 07:53:55 -0700

Our K45SS still turns on but doesn't have the power for anything thick. Still whips liquids just fine. Do I need a new motor or just a part? Can I do it myself?

⟐ Answered May 12, 2023 at 7:53 MST

KitchenAid Classic Mixer K45SSWH: Spark while replacing brush and now the mixer won't turn on

Fri, 27 Jun 2025 12:45:30 -0700

Messed up while putting the brush spring back into the side of the mixer and left the power on. While inserting the brush head there was a pop and spark. Now when I insert the brush head (double checked the orientation) the motor still won’t turn on. Guess that means I shorted something, but is there anything I can do to fix it from here?

⟐ Commented June 27, 2025 at 12:45 MST

KitchenAid KSM150PSER: Help with a piece that fell out of the back control area

Thu, 24 Apr 2025 14:16:10 -0700

My speed control panel needed adjusting as my stand mixer would only go high speed no matter what setting. When I opened up the back to try adjusting the screws first to fix the speed problem a little piece fell out that is a U-shaped with a rolling metal cylinder on the bottom. It just fell out and I have no idea where it goes or if it’s essential to put back in but I’m guessing so. My model number is KSM155GBSN it is a KitchenAid artisan 5 quart.

⟐ Answered April 24, 2025 at 14:16 MST

KitchenAid Classic Mixer K45SSWH: Oil or grease leaking into mixing bowl?

Fri, 23 Dec 2022 19:02:05 -0700

My KitchenAid mixer has recently been leaking some type of oil or grease out of beater shaft. It sometimes drips into the mixing bowl! Do I need to replace the grease in my mixer or is it one of the seals? Thank you!!

⟐ Commented December 23, 2022 at 19:02 MST

KitchenAid KSM150PSER: Kitchenaid Speed 2 too fast, can't adjust it

Sun, 03 Oct 2021 07:28:37 -0700

Hello everybody!

I bought an KSM150 which was bought in the Unites States around 2005. For using it here in Germany I use a Converter from 230 V to 120 V which works perfectly.

My problem is, that speed 2 is nearly twice as fast as it should be, speed 2 , 6 and 8 are nearly the same and speed 10 is a lot faster. I tried to adjust it, what didn't work. So i bought a new phase control board and replaced the old one, sadly without an effect.

Do you think it's the speed control plate or could it also be the Mixer Motor Governor which causes the problem?

Thanks for your help,

Alex

⟐ Commented October 03, 2021 at 7:28 MST

KitchenAid Classic Mixer K45SSWH: Will not start on low speeds

Thu, 02 Apr 2020 13:18:12 -0700

My 32 year old KitchenAid Mixer Model K45SS (no WH at the end) will not start until I move the speed lever to at least 5 (that gets messy!). I can then move the lever back to the lower speeds and it will work fine.

⟐ Commented April 02, 2020 at 13:18 MST

KitchenAid Classic Mixer K45SSWH: Will not turn on at all after cleaning. No motor running

Mon, 19 Aug 2024 05:30:36 -0700

Kitchen aid mixer K45SS, bought in 70s, won't come on. I cleaned it by removing screws and cleaned screws and replaced. Oiled moving parts. Put everything back like it was. Now, won't turn on at all. Is there something not adjusted right for it to refuse to work. No motor sound, no nothing. Thanks, Debra Huffman

⟐ Commented August 19, 2024 at 5:30 MST

KitchenAid Classic Mixer K45SSWH: Do I oil it or have it serviced

Wed, 27 Oct 2021 21:18:57 -0700

Laid it over to get model number oil came out. Is there away for me to oil it or does it have to be serviced and if so where machine about 8 years old. Thanks

⟐ Answer accepted October 27, 2021 at 21:18 MST

KitchenAid KSM150PSER: Meat Grinder Attachment Won't Grind...It Sticks

Wed, 23 Oct 2019 10:12:12 -0700

While grinding meat using the grinder attachment, the sound of the motor has changed and then the grinder stops. I suspect it needs to be cleaned. What is the recommended method and materials to do this?

⟐ Answered October 23, 2019 at 10:12 MST

KitchenAid Classic Mixer K45SSWH: Won't work at higher speeds

Tue, 08 Aug 2017 04:16:24 -0700

KitchenAid Mixer KP26M1XPM5

I live in Costa Rica....so bringing it in for repair won't work.

My mixer is only a couple of years old, and I haven't used it in awhile. The last time was to put a pasta attachment on it and it worked great.

The problem: It works great up to speed 3, then it won't ramp up past that speed.

⟐ Answer accepted August 08, 2017 at 4:16 MST

KitchenAid Artisan Mixer: Will not turn off

Fri, 19 Apr 2024 07:17:39 -0700

I have a Kitchen Aid Artisan stand mixer, about 5 years old. The switch will not stay in the off position, but will move (all by itself) into the stir position. If I tighten the recommended screw, it solves this problem, but then the mixer runs at a much higher speed and will not run at low speeds at all.

A question that was asked previously is similar to mine:

Doesn't actually turn off

If it is a part that needs to be replaced, I would appreciate a new link to the part that I need as the old link is now broken. If I need to test if a switch is bad, if you could let me know exactly how to do that, that would be great as well.

Thank you in advance.

⟐ Edited April 19, 2024 at 7:17 MST

KitchenAid Tilt-Head Mixers: Why is the speed too low at setting 10

Sun, 02 Nov 2025 06:20:34 -0700

I have an older Kitchenaid Artisan tilt head mixer and even after speed adjustment and replacement of top plastic gear assembly, food grade grease and phase control board (original spare part) the speed won’t go up after position 8. Even when properly adjusted (60 rpm at 1, 180 rpm at 6), the speed difference between position 6 and 8 is minimal and between 8 and 10 is absent.

This speed problem was already there when I was given the mixer, but I was hoping the replacements and adjustments would fix the speed problem. Please advise.

⟐ Commented November 02, 2025 at 6:20 MST

KitchenAid KSM150PSER: Gradual loss of lower speeds - now only speed 6 and up work

Thu, 26 May 2022 15:41:53 -0700

My kitchenaid 220V when purchased used did not work on stir and speed 1. Eventually over time speed 2, all the way to 8 no longer worked. The machine would sometimes give a half effort to turn and then nothing. My friend took apart the whole machine and put it back together and it magically worked again. He didn't exactly know what he did. He said he just cleaned it up and reassembled it.

Fast forward 3 years, and the same thing has happened. Gradually over 2 months stir stopped working, and now only speed 6 and up work (at proper spinning speed).

Any thoughts?

⟐ Answered May 26, 2022 at 15:41 MST

KitchenAid Artisan Mixer: Oil or grease leaking from bottom of stand.

Thu, 01 Jan 2026 20:52:22 -0700

Is this an easy fix or should I look at replacing it? 15 yr old

Thanks,

Mike

⟐ Answered January 01, 2026 at 20:52 MST

KitchenAid KSM150PSER: Speed control lever won't stay in off position

Tue, 26 Dec 2023 11:11:38 -0700

I have an Artisan KA about 9 years old. It has done well but over the last few months the speed control lever has started to jump out of the off position so that when you switch the power on at the mains it starts from speed one. I’ve taken the back off, and the adjustment screw wasn’t all the way in - but if I screw that in then it forces the main contacts apart until the lever moves to position 3. It feels like the lever needs more upward pressure, so that the raised bump on top of the lever is pushed more firmly into the grooves carved into the side of the body (they are hidden under the thin aluminium strip that wraps round the machine). Anyone got any ideas? Many thanks!

⟐ Commented December 26, 2023 at 11:11 MST

KitchenAid Classic Mixer K45SSWH: Why is my mixer hot and leaking oil?

Mon, 16 May 2022 16:18:07 -0700

My mixer is leaking oil from under / behind the logo band ( has kitchenaid ,classical the speeds on it. How can I get an actual manual for this thing 😫 I'm so frustrated with this!!

⟐ Answer edited May 16, 2022 at 16:18 MST

KitchenAid Classic Mixer K45SSWH: How can I adjust the height of the beater?

Thu, 28 Jan 2021 01:26:41 -0700

The beater head of my mixer is being damaged from being too low! Can I adjust the height to add clearance between the bowl and the beater head?

⟐ Commented January 28, 2021 at 1:26 MST

KitchenAid KSM150PSER: Interference filter board installation

Tue, 10 Mar 2026 07:27:42 -0700

Hi,

I need to fit a new interference filter board to my mixer, part number rfi pub 9705132 but can’t see how it screws to the body of the mixer. Any help would be appreciated.

⟐ Answered March 10, 2026 at 7:27 MST