April 20, 2023

Stand mixer articles

Learn the secrets to getting the best stand mixer results, find recipes, answers to common questions and more with these articles and videos from Sears PartsDirect. For more DIY advice, check out our stand mixer repair help section for troubleshooting guidance and step-by-step repair instructions.

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Effective articles & videos to help repair your stand mixers

How to enjoy all the online benefits we offer on our Sears PartsDirect website

How to enjoy all the online benefits we offer on our Sears PartsDirect website

Learn about all the convenient features on our Sears PartsDirect website that make your parts purchases easier.…

Wiring schematic symbols explained video

Wiring schematic symbols explained video

Learn some of the most common symbols found in a wiring diagram and what they mean.…

Using a wiring schematic to trace a current video

Using a wiring schematic to trace a current video

Find out what’s wrong with your appliance by following a circuit.…

How to read a wiring schematic video

How to read a wiring schematic video

Learn how to decipher symbols so you can buy the right part for your problem.…

How to use a multimeter to test electrical parts video

How to use a multimeter to test electrical parts video

Learn how to use a multimeter to check for wiring problems in an appliance that's not working…

5 secrets for getting great stand mixer results

5 secrets for getting great stand mixer results

Find out five tips and techniques to help get the most out of your stand mixer.…

Easy DIY stand mixer repairs

Easy DIY stand mixer repairs

Learn about some easy stand mixer repairs you can do yourself.…

Stand mixer common questions

Stand mixer common questions

These common questions and answers can help you make the most of your stand mixer.…

Most common symptoms to help you fix your stand mixers

Choose a symptom to see related stand mixer repairs.

Main causes: bad wiring connections, faulty speed control plate, electronic control board failure…

Main causes: phase control board failure, wiring connection problem, faulty electronic control board…

Main causes: bad lubricating grease, mixer sitting idle for weeks at a time, mixer running constantly for more than 30 m…

Main cause: worn carbon motor brushes…

Main causes: bad worm gear, damaged planetary gear assembly…

Main cause: attachment clearance setting needs adjustment…

Main causes: lack of electrical power, wiring failure, worn carbon motor brushes, bad drive motor, tripped overload swit…

Most common repair guides to help fix your stand mixers

These step-by-step repair guides will help you safely fix what’s broken on your stand mixer.

How to replace a stand mixer worm gear

How to replace a stand mixer worm gear

Here’s how to replace the worm gear in your stand mixer if it’s worn or damaged.…

Repair difficulty
Time required
 30 minutes or less
How to replace a stand mixer phase control board

How to replace a stand mixer phase control board

The phase control board works with the governor and control plate to control motor speed. Replace the phase control boar…

Repair difficulty
Time required
 30 minutes or less
How to replace stand mixer motor brushes

How to replace stand mixer motor brushes

If the carbon brushes are worn and damaged, replace them using these steps.…

Repair difficulty
Time required
 15 minutes or less