KitchenAid 5.5qt Bowl-Lift Stand Mixer KSM55 Agave
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The KitchenAid stand mixer has garnered mixed feedback from guests, with many praising its power and versatility for various baking tasks. Guests appreciate its ability to handle dense doughs and the ease of use it offers. However, some have reported issues with durability and quality, particularly with the motor and attachments. Despite these concerns, many guests find it an essential kitchen tool that enhances their baking experience.
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4.3 out of 5 stars with 2630 reviews
design: 4.14 out of 5
ease of use: 4.04 out of 5
easy to clean: 4.15 out of 5
quality: 3.73 out of 5
value: 3.68 out of 5
61% would recommend
356 recommendations
1 out of 5 stars
Thumbs down graphic, would not recommend
24 May, 2026Verified purchase
(no review title)
2nd kitchen aid in a row that’s broken at the six month mark. Used less than 10 times for light mixing. Highly recommend finding another brand.
1 reply from KitchenAidTeam team - 15 days ago
Hi Brandi, thank you for providing feedback on your stand mixer. We are sorry to learn of your experience with the unit. Please contact KitchenAid directly at 1-800-541-6390 for further assistance.
3 out of 5 stars
24 May, 2026
originally posted on Kitchen Aid
Prices dont match the quality KA had
I purchased this KA KSM55 model with extra power to replace my 35+ yr old KA stand mixer with 325 watts, not that the old machine doesnt work but it is struggling to knead dough finally after all these years. The first irritant of this machine is the lack of workmanship on the outside. Paint spray is sloppy, sharp metal shards I found after scraping my fingers moving the unit; we ended up taking a file to smooth it down, thanks KA. There is no ability to order an actual bowl cover for this model which really irks. KA doesnt make a bowl cover to fit this, so it sits on my counter with a shower cap on. Wonderful. They make covers to fit models K45SS, KSM75, KSM95, KSM150PS, KSM152PS and KSM155GB in case you are in need, you are welcomed. I am attaching the images of the new red mixer against the old one so you can see the lack of quality on an expensive unit like this. This unit is described as being 2 times the power, stable heavy mixing of "over" 7lb of bread. What isnt mentioned in the write up is you can only use level 2 of the mixer for any bread dough, nothing higher. My old one with half the power and 3 decades more age, handled 10 mins of heavy mixing at the speeds needed yet this one has to remain no higher than level 2. That is a pretty long knead at level 2. The paddle, dough hook and whisk are just as good as the old one thankfully. At the same time I bought the more expensive 9 speed hand mixer to replace my 30+ yr old KA and that wobbles w/ vibration. All I can say is thankful I have bought the extended warranties thru my retailer, I have less faith they will last me the same or even at best half life of my other. Next time I will spend a bit more and get a professional grades.
1 reply from KitchenAid Small Appliances team - 15 days ago
Dear JinWL, Thank you for your review. We are sorry to learn of the concern you expressed regarding your KitchenAid stand mixer. We would like to inquire further about your review with you. Please respond to this email address kitchenaid_receipts_usa@kitchenaid.com, with your name, user ID# 388012200 used for the review, phone number, street address, zip code, model & serial number on the appliance, and date of purchase. We look forward to your reply. Thank you. Review Team
5 out of 5 stars
Thumbs up graphic, would recommend
28 April, 2026Verified purchase
(no review title)
Loveee this! It’s so easy to use & you can use it for almost anything. It was also on sale so it was a STEAL.
1 out of 5 stars
Thumbs down graphic, would not recommend
24 April, 2026Verified purchase
Don't buy this!
Hasn't worked correctly since I purchased it. I'll turn it on and it'll just shut off. It's very frustrating because my entire life I have wanted a Kitchenaid Mixer and I finally splurged and bought myself one and I have regretted it since.. Do yourself a favor and buy a different brand.
1 reply from KitchenAidTeam team - 2 months ago
Hi Emilyv, Thank you for providing feedback on your stand mixer. We are sorry to learn of your experience with the unit. Please contact KitchenAid directly at 1-800-541-6390 for further assistance.
4 out of 5 stars
17 April, 2026Verified purchase
(no review title)
Overall, I love it. The only thing I don't like is that the mixing bowl handle seems to be cheaply made the material seems thin you can see where they welded it to the bowl. I do love the 1/2 speed I used it to mix blueberries into a Bundt cake and it worked wonderfully
4 out of 5 stars
Thumbs up graphic, would recommend
3 April, 2026Verified purchase
Awesome piece of equipment
I love this mixer. It has great power and can handle dough like a champ. It was also on sale, so I consider that a super win. However, my mixer was missing an attachment. That’s why I gave it a 4. Too late to take it back when I noticed. Smh…
1 reply from KitchenAidTeam team - 2 months ago
Hi Leah, Thank you for providing feedback on your Stand Mixer. We are sorry to learn of your experience with the unit. Please contact KitchenAid directly at 1-800-541-6390 for further assistance.
1 out of 5 stars
Thumbs down graphic, would not recommend
1 April, 2026Verified purchase
👎👎
They sold me one that was dirty; apparently, someone had returned it, and that very same one was what they handed me. It’s not fair, since it could be damaged—or prone to damage—or perhaps someone swapped it out, which means it might not even be the original. What a disappointment when I opened the box!
1 out of 5 stars
Thumbs down graphic, would not recommend
1 April, 2026Verified purchase
(no review title)
This was a literally nightmare, got this for my mom and as soon as she opened it it was flooded with roaches on the inside, seemed like it was possibly a return but the amount of roaches inside the box was insane, didn’t even take the mixer out, took it immediately back to the store for a refund.
3 out of 5 stars
27 March, 2026
originally posted on Kitchen Aid
Ceramic accessories chip
I love the way meringues whip up beautifully with the stainless steel whisk. However the first time I used the ceramic paddle to make sausage balls the ceramic chipped. I see this is a persistent problem. I am ordering the stainless steel accessories. I thought if I contacted service they would just want to replace it with the ceramic one. They need to put only stainless steel accessories. I think all will be good when I receive the new parts.
1 reply from KitchenAid Small Appliance team - 2 months ago
Dear BB, Thank you for your review. We are sorry to learn of the concern you expressed regarding your KitchenAid Stand Mixer. We would like to inquire further about your review with you. Please respond to this email address kitchenaid_receipts_usa@kitchenaid.com, with your name, user ID #382674252 used for the review, phone number, street address, zip code, model & serial number on the appliance, and date of purchase. We look forward to your reply. Thank you. Review Team
5 out of 5 stars
17 March, 2026
originally posted on Kitchen Aid
good buy
I got my bowl -lift it does all that I want or need from grinding my own flour with my disk grinder made in Germany, to making spaghetti and sauce
1 out of 5 stars
12 March, 2026Verified purchase
(no review title)
Turned off the first time I used it
1 reply from KitchenAidTeam team - 3 months ago
Hi guadalupe, Thank you for providing feedback on your Stand Mixer. We are sorry to learn of your experience with the unit. Please contact KitchenAid directly at 1-800-541-6390 for further assistance.
1 out of 5 stars
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11 March, 2026Verified purchase
Piece of Somethin
Seems like these things have a motor or motor driver issue on the circuit board. Already replaced it twice. Both of them were basically out of box failures. barely even taxing the motor, it just loses power and dies. Several other reviews like this so clearly there's a quality problem. Kind of ironic to have a industrial cast iron chassis and then use such cheap components inside. c'mon KitchenAid!
1 reply from KitchenAidTeam team - 3 months ago
Hi J, Thank you for providing feedback on your Stand Mixer. We are sorry to learn of your experience with the unit. Please contact KitchenAid directly at 1-800-541-6390 for further assistance.
1 out of 5 stars
Thumbs down graphic, would not recommend
8 March, 2026Verified purchase
Absolutely not
Nope!!! bought this in November, used it once for brownies. On the second use, mixing flour and water, it shut off. Completely stopped working, no issues with our electricity, never forced the motor. this isn't my first mixer so I don't know what's wrong. So surprised the quality of this EXPENSIVE product has decreased so much. Also, the bowl?!?
1 reply from KitchenAidTeam team - 3 months ago
Hi karina, Thank you for providing feedback on your Stand Mixer. We are sorry to learn of your experience with the unit. Please contact KitchenAid directly at 1-800-541-6390 for further assistance.
1 out of 5 stars
4 March, 2026
originally posted on Kitchen Aid
Not for bread bakers or any kind of dense dough
If you're looking to mix anything other than cookie dough, don't waste your money. I purchased this model thinking that it would be suitable for more dense dough, as it is advertised as such. When I had attempted to make bagel dough, it couldn't even kneed for 8 minutes before over heating - the unit was not able to re-start for over 30mins, which is problematic when your baking things like bread. Kitchen Aid is not the quality that it used to be.
1 reply from Canada Social team - 3 months ago
Hello! We are so sorry to hear about your experience. To help us investigate what happened and make things right, could you please send us a quick email with the following details? Model number Serial number Your full address (including postal code) Your Review ID # Please email us at canadasocial@whirlpool.com when you have a moment. Thank you so much for reaching out! Warmly, Teresa
5 out of 5 stars
Thumbs up graphic, would recommend
26 February, 2026
(no review title)
Excelente producto
1 out of 5 stars
Thumbs down graphic, would not recommend
24 February, 2026Verified purchase
JUNK
Bought this item for christmas for my wife and it quit working after a couple of uses. Bought this item without reading the reviews because it is a well known brand name that has worked well in the older models. DO NOT BUY THIS MACHINE!!!!
1 reply from KitchenAidTeam team - 3 months ago
Hi weston, Thank you for providing feedback on your Stand Mixer. We are sorry to learn of your experience with the unit. Please contact KitchenAid directly at 1-800-541-6390 for further assistance.
5 out of 5 stars
24 February, 2026
originally posted on Kitchen Aid
Worth it
This was a gift from my mother somewhere around 2000, maybe 1999, and it still runs like a champ. LOVE my Kitchen Aid, whenever I get a larger bowl, I'll never give away my Pro 5. We use this constantly. It made chocolate chip cookies at least once a week when my kids were in school, banana bread, yeast breads, whipped cream, meringues, whatever you want. We also love the meat grinder and sausage making attachments, and will eventually add the pasta maker to our collection. This is a heirloom appliance, however silly that might sound, but truly, my stand mixer will probably be left to our foodie daughter in the will. Highly recommend.
5 out of 5 stars
22 February, 2026
originally posted on influenster.com
Kitchenaide Mixer in Red
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] This mixer is amazing. Made homemade banana bread. The design is amazing and so beautiful. Assembly was easy-just open the box and it’s all together. The mixer isn’t loud and doesn’t vibrate. Next Christmas you can expect I’ll be making cookies from scratch.
3 out of 5 stars
Thumbs up graphic, would recommend
20 February, 2026Verified purchase
Love the machine! Attachments not so much.
I like this machine. Its my first kitchen aid mixer and she is a beauty. The issue I have is with the attachments. Its advertised as dishwasher safe but for the longevity of the items, I suggest hand washing them. The coating on top of the paddle attachement can not withstand the dishwasher and semi-regular use. If not for this, I would have given it 5 stars for sure. I would still recommned this product but you do need to be delicate when it comes to cleaning attachments. If you check out my pics below, you will see the difference in the paddle attachment (placed in a whirlpool dishwasher once, top rack on normal wash) vs the dough hook (handwashed only). I have had the machine for about a year and I use it maybe twice every other month or so. Keep them away from the dishwasher and you should be good to go!
1 reply from KitchenAidTeam team - 4 months ago
Hi Ajay, Thank you for providing feedback on your Stand Mixer. We are sorry to learn of your experience with the unit. Please contact KitchenAid directly at 1-800-541-6390 for further assistance.
1 out of 5 stars
17 February, 2026Verified purchase
(no review title)
I only used this mixer once. The second time I went to use it, it wouldn’t turn on.
1 reply from KitchenAidTeam team - 4 months ago
Hi Marie, Thank you for providing feedback on your Stand Mixer. We are sorry to learn of your experience with the unit. Please contact KitchenAid directly at 1-800-541-6390 for further assistance.