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That 20 year old stand mixer I found at a yard sale in Spokane turned into a total win after a deep clean
I bought a KitchenAid from an elderly lady moving into assisted living for $30. It was caked in flour and grease, looked awful. After taking it apart, scrubbing every piece, and regreasing the gears, it runs like new. Has anyone else had luck reviving old appliances like this?
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riley_taylor1mo ago
The Hobart is actually the commercial version of the KitchenAid, so your buddy Mike got a REAL score there. Those old Hobarts don't even have the nylon gears that strip out on the newer home models, they're all metal inside. Just a small thing though, the rust on the beaters probably wasn't a big deal since they're stainless steel anyway, a little Bar Keepers Friend makes those look brand new. I always tell people to check the serial number on those old ones because the ones made before 1980 in Greenville, Ohio are basically indestructible. Finding one that just needs a belt and some elbow grease is like hitting the lottery in my book.
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the_adam2mo ago
My buddy Mike found a 1970s Hobart mixer at a flea market in Portland for $20. It had rust on the beaters and the motor sounded rough, but he spent a weekend cleaning it up and swapping out a belt. Honestly, it works better than his brand new one now and he uses it every weekend for bread.
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