Sell my KitchenAid: how to sell a KitchenAid stand mixer and attachments

KitchenAid stand mixers are built to last for many years, which is exactly why they're so sellable second-hand. If yours is gathering dust because it's too heavy to lift out of the cupboard, or you've upgraded, there's very likely someone who'd love to use it.

Identify your KitchenAid

Look at the model number on the label underneath the mixer, or on the back near the power cord. It usually starts with "5K" for UK models. The main families are:

• Artisan tilt-head — the most common, typically with a 4.8-litre bowl.
• Mini tilt-head — a smaller, lighter version with a 3.3-litre bowl.
• Heavy Duty and Professional bowl-lift — larger models where the bowl lifts up to the beater rather than the head tilting.
• Classic — a simpler tilt-head model.

The colour also matters to some buyers. KitchenAid has produced a wide range of colours and limited editions over the years.

What affects what your KitchenAid is worth

• Model. Bowl-lift models and the Artisan range are generally the most sought after.
• Condition. Chips in the paint, scratches, discolouration, and the state of the bowl.
• Attachments included. A complete set — bowl, flat beater, dough hook, wire whisk and pouring shield — is expected. Extra bowls add value.
• Working order. It must run smoothly at every speed.
• Extra attachments. KitchenAid makes many attachments that fit the power hub at the front: pasta rollers and cutters, food grinders, spiralisers, ice cream bowls and more.

Check it works

1. Plug it in and run it at every speed, from lowest to highest.
2. Listen. It should sound consistent. Grinding, clunking or a burning smell suggests a problem.
3. Watch the beater. It should rotate smoothly with a planetary action, and shouldn't wobble excessively.
4. Check the head lock. On tilt-head models, the head should lock firmly in both up and down positions.
5. Check the beater-to-bowl clearance. The beater should come close to the bottom of the bowl without hitting it. This can be adjusted with a screw — KitchenAid's support site explains how.
6. Check for grease leaks. Old mixers can occasionally leak a little grease from the planetary area. Mention it if so.

Clean it thoroughly

A clean mixer is much more appealing:

1. Unplug it.
2. Wash the bowl and attachments. Stainless steel bowls are usually dishwasher safe. Coated beaters and dough hooks may not be — older coated attachments can discolour in the dishwasher, so hand wash those.
3. Wipe down the body with a damp cloth and a little washing-up liquid. Get into the crevices around the head and the hub with a soft brush or cotton bud.
4. Clean the cord.
5. Dry everything completely.

Never immerse the mixer body in water.

Selling KitchenAid attachments

Attachments can be sold with the mixer or separately. Popular attachments include:

• Pasta roller and cutter sets.
• Food grinder.
• Spiraliser.
• Ice cream maker bowl.
• Food processor attachment.
• Sifter and scale.
• Extra mixing bowls in glass, ceramic or stainless steel.

Make sure attachments are clean and complete, and check pasta rollers turn smoothly.

How to sell your KitchenAid

Selling locally

KitchenAids sell well on local marketplaces, but expect people to want to come and see it, ask questions and haggle. Stand mixers are also heavy, so posting one yourself means finding a strong box.

A fixed offer from SendForCash

Describe your KitchenAid — model, colour, condition and attachments — and get an instant cash offer. Accept, and we email a free postage label. Pack it up, drop it off, and we pay the same day we inspect.

Packing a stand mixer

Stand mixers are heavy, so packing matters:

1. Remove the bowl and attachments and wrap them separately.
2. Lock the head down on tilt-head models, or lower the bowl-lift.
3. Wrap the mixer body in several layers of bubble wrap.
4. Use a strong double-walled box, ideally the original if you still have it.
5. Fill all gaps so nothing can move.
6. Put the bowl in a separate layer so it doesn't dent the body or vice versa.

See our packing guide.

FAQ

Do you buy old KitchenAids?

Yes, if they work properly. Older mixers can still be very sellable.

Can I sell just the attachments?

Yes, if together they meet our £15 minimum offer.

What if the paint is chipped?

Cosmetic chips simply affect the offer. Describe the condition honestly.

Do you buy other stand mixers?

Yes — Kenwood, Smeg, Bosch and others. See our kitchen appliances guide.

Is a KitchenAid too heavy to post?

No. Stand mixers are well within our 30kg limit.