 Better than Kitchen Aid and three times the warranty and quality. |
| Review Date: July 4, 2007 |
| Reviewer: T. Jones, Portland |
Every since Whirlpool took over Kitchen Aid the quality has gone way down with regard to Kitchen Aid mixers. I bought my first Kitchen Aid mixer a couple weeks ago, came home, turned it on and sparks flew out of it, and a few seconds later, a fuse blew. I took the mixer back to the store and got another mixer only this time the second speed didn't work. I then took the second mixer back but this time asked for a refund. What a piece of crap.
I finally found the Hamilton Beach mixer on line, and I couldn't believe the price for an orbiting, metal, stand mixer with a three year no questions asked warranty (Kitchen Aid only offers a one year warranty), so I bought it. The mixer arrived the other day, and I have been baking like a maniac every since. My first test was cherry, pecan scones, and the mixer didn't hesitate once while pushing through the thick, heavy dough. My second test - chocolate chip cookies with walnuts. This machine didn't bat an eye (eyes not included) forging through a double batch. Also, it's relatively quiet compared to Kitchen Aid - you can hear the quality in the motor. I can't even begin to say how much I enjoy this mixer. Kitchen Aid isn't the game in town any longer.
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Kitchen Aid, eat your heart out
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| Review Date: August 22, 2007 |
| Reviewer: GWC, Mississippi |
| I thought I wanted a Kitchen Aid mixer just because they are known as "the mixer" to have. But when I read the reviews, I became less impressed. KA has its fanatics, but mixed into the raves, you learn about real limitations of the mixers. Hamilton-Beach has designed a top rate mixer that is well built, works well, and just plain looks good. A plus was it is not as heavy as the KA, but still works the same way. What you are giving up is the possibility of using attachments. We liked the idea of using attachments, but the idea of them and actually using them were two separate things. We decided if we ever, ever get the urge to make home made pasta, we will buy stand alone kitchen equipment for less than the added cost. If I had gotten the more expensive KA, I would have probably talked myself into several attachments that I would use once, and then store in my cabinets forever. I like the Hamilton-Beach so well I leave it out on my counter all the time, and am always getting comments about what a neat looking appliance it is. If you like having a top quality machine and can bear breaking away from the pack, this is a good mixer. |
Solid, powerful and quiet
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| Review Date: November 24, 2007 |
| Reviewer: Lewis A. Edge, Princeton, NJ United States |
The main thing that differentiates this stand mixer from some of the more expensive brands is that it's slightly lighter, doesn't take power attachments and it runs much quieter. It's still solid and powerful enough to knead dough or mash potatoes without straining. It also works great for whipping meringue, cream or mixing cakes. Unlocking the bowl from the base and lifting it slightly while the mixer is running allows the plastic-coated beater to reach the bowl's bottom, eliminating the need for scraping.
Not surprisingly, Consumer Reports gave this mixer its "Best Buy" rating because it performs well and costs much less than many competitive models. This replaced my old two-beater stand mixer that I had been using for about 20 years before it fell apart. Though beauty is often in the eyes of the beholder, this mixer looks handsome to me like it belongs in a modern, home kitchen. Some of the other stand mixers look like they belong in a restaurant kitchen, not a home.
I ordered this mixer after 9:00 p.m. on a Tuesday night. It was shipped FREE to me via UPS ground on Wednesday and I received it on Thursday. I could not have been more pleased with the service for this order. No sales tax was added and the price was competitive. |
One of my BEST Kitchen Purchases!!
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| Review Date: February 16, 2008 |
| Reviewer: Angel Posadas, Sunny San Diego |
I was wanting a Purple (my fave color) Kitchenaid Standmixer for the LONGEST time. I have gone back and forth, and read other reviews for different stand mixers, including this one. After my boyfriend had gotten back from his tour in Iraq, I knew that I would be doing a lot of cooking and baking for him, and I just didn't have the time to mix/knead everything by hand.
We had gone to Fry's Electronics here in San Diego, and they had a kitchen section, and I was able to look at the Hamilton Beach Eclectric up front. Although I had my heart set on my Purple Kitchenaid, I was immediately drawn to the sleek black Eclectric Mixer. My bf says, "You want it, and you need it" and put it in the cart and MADE me purchase the appliance. Although paying for a Kitchenaid was going to be steep, I bought the Eclectic for just $167. Let me tell you, I was SOOOOOOOOOOOOO happy with it when I took it home!
I use it at least 2 to 3 times a week for a year now, and with me making homemade bread every week, it stands up to even the toughest dough such as Whole Wheat which is not always the most pliable. It's powerful, quiet, attractive to the eye (very sexy & sleek, lol) and very reliable.
A lot less expensive than the Kitchenaid, and works like a charm! I would recommend this to anyone, and if you are contemplating looking for a Stand Mixer, but don't want to shell out 300 bucks, than this is a wonderful buy! |
strong & sturdy
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| Review Date: May 21, 2007 |
| Reviewer: Allen E. Dewitt, madison, WI |
It's a stand mixer, and a damn good one.
Yes, you'll have to scrap down the sides sometimes. you ALWAYS have to do this. Yes, it does not have the attacement option, but if you can't juice an orange without your stand-mixer (like the Kitchen-Aid attachment), then you probably can't set UP that attachment in the first place.
Here's now it is: Is it less expensive then the "leader"? Yes. It is just as well, if not better, made? Yes. It's good, get it. |
LOVE IT! LOVE IT! LOVE IT!
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| Review Date: March 21, 2007 |
| Reviewer: Eric Marcouiller, Milwaukee, WI |
| Very sturdy construction. Much better than I expected. I made whole wheat bread the other day and it didn't even hesitate to blast through the dough. My wife has used it several times and loves it too. I origonally wanted to get her a KitchenAid, but I did a lot of research on the best mixers and I agree that this is the best value for your money. |
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