April 19, 2023

DIY stand mixer repair

Whether your stand mixer won't run at all or doesn't run at the right speed, Sears PartsDirect has the repair help you need. See the most common stand mixer symptoms below and once you've figured out the problem, use our DIY repair guides to tackle the problem.

Find the answers to most common stand mixer questions as well as the secret to getting great results from your mixer on our articles and videos page. To find the owner’s manual or a complete list of replacement parts for your stand mixer, search for your model number.

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Most common symptoms to help you fix your stand mixers

Choose a symptom to see related stand mixer repairs.

Main causes: phase control board failure, wiring connection problem, faulty electronic control board...

Main cause: worn carbon motor brushes...

Main cause: attachment clearance setting needs adjustment...

Main causes: bad wiring connections, faulty speed control plate, electronic control board failure...

Main causes: bad lubricating grease, mixer sitting idle for weeks at a time, mixer running constantly for more than 30 m...

Main causes: bad worm gear, damaged planetary gear assembly...

Main causes: lack of electrical power, wiring failure, worn carbon motor brushes, bad drive motor, tripped overload swit...

Most common repair guides to help fix your 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

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

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

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

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.

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...

5 secrets for getting great stand mixer results

5 secrets for getting great stand mixer results

Find out five tips and techniques to help get the most out of your stand mixer....

Easy DIY stand mixer repairs

Easy DIY stand mixer repairs

Learn about some easy stand mixer repairs you can do yourself....