D April 10, 2023 for Model Number KSM50P The old brushes in the KSM50P mixer that I'm repairing are still 5/8" long. They don't seem excessively worn. Do you know how long they are when new? Thanks
1 Answer D, unfortunately, the manufacturer does not list the length of the motor brushes WPW10380496 when they are new. Read More...
D April 10, 2023 for Model Number KSM50P Is there a specific length at which the brushes are worn too far down and need replacing? In other words, how do I know if/when they need to be replaced? Thanks.
1 Answer D, the motor brushes WPW10380496 need to be a minimum of 5/16" in length for them to operate properly. Inspecting them for excessive wear would be the only way to identify if they would need to be replaced or not. Read More...
Valerie January 12, 2022 for Model Number KSM90WW Mixer will not turn on after mixing potatoes. It was more full than usual but not overloaded, also it did not run for more than 3 minutes. Mixer did not smoke however it did have a metal smell to it. Could it be the motor brushes? This is the classic purchased in 1999. Thank you
1 Answer Valerie, it would be recommended that the motor W11133634 be inspected for free rotation to identify if it is starting to seize up. If it has free movement, the gears would need to be inspected to identify if there is any obstruction (shaved gears can leave a shaving build-up that can cause strain) that could be causing excessive strain on the motor. If these check good, it is likely that the brushes WPW10380496 are not making proper contact with the motor. Read More...
Joseph November 24, 2018 My kitchen aid mixer run unevenly between speeds 8 and 10. Pressing down on the speed control lever seems to correct the problem. Thoughts? I checked the usual stuff, brushes, contacts, all good.
1 Answer Joseph, This issue would most likely be caused by a faulty speed control if it corrects itself by pushing on the speed control. Read More...
Dan March 23, 2018 for Model Number K45SSWH-0 I think that I need new brushes in my Kitchen Aid K45 mixer. I removed the brush covers. The springs came out, but not the brushes. I don't have a tool to extract the brushes. How do I disassemble the mixer to retrieve the brushes?
1 Answer Hello Dan. The brushes should have been attached to the spring. If they are gone, then the new brushes should just install into the slot. You can turn the mixer over on its side to see if they will come out from there by shaking it if they are still in there. Read More...
Armando June 22, 2017 for Model Number k5ss What causes grounding noises on the first and 2nd speed help please
1 Answer Armando, In most cases this will be caused by a faulty gear in the unit. You will want to pull apart and look for damaged gears. Read More...
Mikenj August 20, 2016 for Model Number KSM5 My mixer began smoking after kneading a heavy load. After that incident it now labors. I took it apart. The gearbox looks great. The motor runs and the speed selector works, but it is noisy and there is still a discernible smoke smell. What needs to either be replaced or lubricated or both? Obviously, I'm going to repack the gearbox. Thanks.
1 Answer Mike, You will want to check the motor brush to make sure that the brushes and if they check ok the motor may be the issue if a winding has failed on the motor. Read More...
N December 25, 2015 for Model Number K45SS There are 2 carbon brushes on my kitchen aid mixer. One on each side. There is a small lip on one side of each carbon. Which way does it face when inserting into mixer on each side? I put them in, taking turns rotating, but it still will not turn on.
1 Answer N, The brush will go in so that it the angle of the brush angle will face the ronld part of the motor that slants down on either side. Read More...
Rrich December 24, 2015 for Model Number GE D2M22 small appliance hand mixer The GE mixer, D2M22 (Catalog Number) is about 50 years old. It is exhibiting all the symptoms of needing brushes replaced. Your database suggests Whirlpool parts. Seeing as how RCA (Whirlpool) and GE were less than friendly competitors back then, I'm questioning the replacement part suggestion. Is the suggestion trustworthy? Thanks for your help, Rich
1 Answer Rich, Unfortunately we would not have information on this GE mixer to be able to assist with your question. Read More...
Seadog October 24, 2014 for Model Number k55s I have a brush stuck in the machine, I apparently put it in wrong and it jammed. how can I get it out, when I tried to grab it with needle nose pliers it just crumbles.
1 Answer Seadog, The only way to get the motor brush out would be to disassemble the unit and push it out. Read More...