April 20, 2023

Stand mixer repair guides

These repair guides can help get your KitchenAid stand mixer working again by helping you with step-by-step instructions for replacing common parts such as the motor brushes or the phase control board. And, Sears PartsDirect has more stand mixer repair help for you, including DIY troubleshooting advice, maintenance tips and solutions for common symptoms. Search for your model number to find a complete list of replacement parts for your stand mixer, then order the part you need.

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Repair guides for Repair guides common to all 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
September 20, 2015

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
September 20, 2015

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
September 01, 2015

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

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…

Effective articles & videos to help repair your stand mixers

Use the advice and tips in these articles and videos to get the most out of your stand mixer.

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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.…

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…