Kitchenaid K5A Vintage 3 Prong Power Cord Update! History of K5A!
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- Опубліковано 23 жов 2021
- In this video we dive into changing the power cord on the pre solid state machines manufactured prior to 1978! These machines were built prior to 3 prong cords being standard and are actually a fire hazard!
The cords start to fray, as well as get gummy/sticky and weak!
Nothing a few tools and some proper direction cant fix!
If you need a new cord/grease/gasket/tools make sure to check out our website!
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This is my grandfather's mixer!!! So happy to see it being brought back to life!
Hey Deb! I was actually going to send this to you 😁. It's complete I just need to get you the invoice sent over
Cool! So neat that you get to see it be done!! I love Mr Mixer, I found him from Tiktok
@@susanryan8183 Mr mixer loves you too 😘
I love it that you have had this mixer in your family for so many years! How awesome that Mr Mixer featured it in this video, giving this wonderful mixer the recognition that it deserves!! 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻
I just did this, as my sacrificial gear had just, uh, sacrificed itself. I went with lever-lock electrical connectors, which made my life ridiculously easy. I figure if they're up to code standard for being buried inside a wall, they'll be OK surrounded by cast metal.
It does feel good to finally have the old girl grounded.
This is my grandma's mixer I now have! It believe it was purchased in the early 70's. I remember my grandma crying when she opened it! Thank you for showing me how to replace the cord. Your videos are amazing.
It's such a pleasure to help!
Just ordered the grease kit and power cord from you because of this video for my K5A. I can tell it needs some love and it acts like its lagging. Im sure this will do the trick. Thanks for the info andfor the parts!
Happy to help!!
Thank you for this video! Both Kitchenaid and Hobart would not provide me with information on a replacement 3 prong cord for my K5A and small appliance repair shops in my area have refused to work on mine. They would rather sell me a new machine. I love my machine. It is a tank and so worth replacing the cord. Now I know it is possible.
Absolutely, if you want It to have a full service go ahead and send it in to us, or feel free to attempt it yourself!
@@MrMixer316 The thought of having full service is tempting, however sending such a heavy machine from CA to you would be rather costly and shipping damage ia a real concern. I will be ordering a cord from you.
Mr. M - very pleased to find this video today. I have my grandad's K5A in similar condition. It didn't even occur to me that the 2 prong plug was hazardous. Thanks for this great demonstration. Looking forward to making this repair and re-greasing my machine.
I'm very pleased that you found my video! You may also look into heat shrink wrapping the connectors too when you do the repair it makes it even more secure!
Thanks for your step-by-step videos on how to work on these older machines.
I plan on replacing the power cord and regreasing my k45 machine I've had for a long time. Your instructional video is very easy to follow. I will be ordering the stuff to do it from your store, thanks again Mr mixer, looking forward to watching more of your videos.
Great work on video and presentation. It was so informative I watched and I don't have this mixer. Thank you. Here's a tip I picked up from an Indy machine shop, use an old cupcake tin to store removed fasteners . It will help speed up reassembly as they are all grouped. Thanks
My wife was just given a K5-A unit in the yellow color. Thank you for the information it’ll be helpful when I re-grease this unit. And glad you have part , I’ll be looking into that too.. thanks again
Happy to help!
I love hearing about the history of these awesome mixers. Several years ago I was watching QVC one day and they were featuring the KitchenAid. The person said that these were first made in 1919, and that any attachments from years gone by will still work with the mixers of today. I just think that is so cool! You mentioned how these mixers are often passed down through families, and I agree that is really awesome. Yes, these beauties are very expensive, but to me (and obviously to many others!) they are worth every penny. I normally wouldn’t be interested to watch a video of this nature because I’m clueless when it comes to anything mechanical, but I found this fascinating! Thank you for making it interesting and enjoyable. I’m a new subscriber, and I’m going to do the monthly subscription too. Come on spinning wheel, stop on my name!! 🤣🤣🤣
Whoohoo it's a pleasure to have you here, im so glad you've enjoyed the video! As for the subscription, it's longer a thing due to numerous variables, but I'm honored that you were willing to join!
@@MrMixer316 Well that must be why it didn’t work when I tried to join! In that case, please disregard the email I sent you because I couldn’t get it to work! Oh well, no worries on my part…..thank you!
Awesome video, thank you and saw the 316 and thought could it be ... it is Kansas. I'm a Shocker grad and live in Overland Park. Just picked up a 5-a with all accessories and that filler lip for $50, very happy.
Finally a high quality video of this procedure. Some one else made video on this but the lighting wasn't as good.
My goal is to release high quality videos on every repair possible for these mixers! I'm glad you enjoyed
Very interesting, thanks for showing this. It goes to show how solidly these older mixers were built.
Indeed! The internals are quite a bit sturdier as well, the bearing bracket is bulkier and it also has a heat shield!
@@MrMixer316 I know nothing about mechanics, but I wonder if you can answer something for me. I've heard the newer KitchenAids now have metal gears again (apparently, they used plastic for a while). But I'm also hearing the newer machines have a plastic gear-box, and it can break down easily, regardless of the gears. Maybe I've misunderstood this, but I've read this on one-star reviews on various sites. Thanks!
@@sashineb.2114 The gears in the tilt heads are still plastic, the professional 600/pro 5 plus are all metal, but they aren't that great tbh, some of them have a plastic transmission case and some a metal and the plastic ones will break on occasion.
@@MrMixer316 Thanks. I guess I was understanding things correctly. I appreciate your taking the time to answer. Have a good evening.
the older Hobart are very well made America!
Oh. On my machine it didn't have the U shaped slot. Kind of a skinny slot with a round hole below. I used a hacksaw blade to cut/knaw the sides of the slot deeper, fit right in there!
I think the putty you mentioned is Sugru, it's a silicone clay that air hardens
Mr Mixer, I need to do this with my KitchenAid Model G... do you have any instructions for that?
Hi, I'm here for some info, back in Switzerland i had a hivart n50, i was wondering if you know the model and how it would compare to this K5-A? Im looking for a old achool tank mixer (not these new cheap ones) and i looked at the n50 and its EXPENSIVE!!! I know hobart and KitchenAid became one so i started looking and the k5-a looks very similar and cost a fraction of the n50. Whats your opinion on that?
Omg not the crimp wire conectors, sorry just not fan of them they dont belong on a vehicle especially not on 120v mixer . just western union and solder shrink tube way safer.
Great vid thanks for sharing
I have a professional 6 that was made in 2001 , it's in perfect condition , not even a Nick on it. An it runs smooth . I was wondering what the mixer is worth??
Hey howdy Mr mixer. Do you know of a replacement for the 1 inch shoulder philister type bolt that holds the agitator housing on? There are 5 bolts there. ??????
Send us an email, I don't think there is a standard one, we can ship one out to you though. Mrmixer316@gmail.com
I have a Kitchenaid commercial series KM25G how much do you charge to replace the rusty base the column the bowl support lift support handle the gear case the top cover and and the beauty ring replace all knobs and replace power cord?
That's a solid question. We would need to know the color, send us an email mrmixer316@gmail.com as it's way easier to conduct businesses via email!
I just saw ur videos, I have one from grandma and have a smell like burning do you know what could it be, never been regressed 🥺 but it works
It's possible it's the resistor getting hot, but if it isn't smoking it's probably OK to use, the older machines to have a particular smell
Can you do a in depth video on converting a K45 to a solid state? I just purchased a mixer that I believe to be a k45 for stupid cheap as it came completely disassembled. It has a completely broken ceramic 180 ohms resistor. I'd much rather convert it to solid state.
@Ty This mixer IS solid state. Replace the resistor, it’s needed for speed control.
The drip rim - it is loos and will not fit anymor🥵 what to do to fix it?
Seems like a lot of folks have similar stories. I have my German baker grandfather's old Hobart K5-A and it still works! Its power cord is pretty knarly-looking, though, and I'd love to replace it. Is there any way of doing so that only requires taking the back of it off and working with the electrical connections on that end? I'm really reluctant to tear apart the head of the device to the degree you're doing here, especially the step that requires you to pop out one of the pins with a hammer! I cound myself as fairly machine literate (I repair microscopes for a living), but my experience is with modern electronics that are far more modular. Actually prying things apart that I want to have put back together again in the end is something I'm wary of.
Hi, I have a black kitchen aid professional 600. Where do I find a new power cord? Thank You
Send us an email, I'm not sure we have them listed but we have a few!
I have a vintage k45, would the power cord replacement be the same?
Yes it would, follow the tilt head regrease tutorial for the disassembly (I reccomend regreasing since it will all be exposed) and then just follow the steps for the actual cord replacement from this vidoe!
Great video! However, I must’ve missed something. The machine was working with the old cord, but I wanted to update it anyway. I followed the video, reassembled, plug it in and… boom sparks went flying and the gfi tripped. I checked for loose wires etc. but still have a short. Do you have any advice?
Unfortunately it's really impossible to say without seeing it, definitely a short somewhere
@@MrMixer316 Thanks for getting back to me! I may just end up sending it to you.
do you have a video on how to adjust the speed on the older k45 I can't figure it out it stays on high speed please help!!!
I adjusted the top ones but it did not work
Look at adjusting the bottom screw, loosen it a hair and see if you get more speeds. If that doesn't work then it's caused by a faulty electrical component
I have a classic that won't stay in stir then when you on 1 it starts working what could it be
It likely needs a speed control tune! We do have a video here on that, if tuning doesn't help the speed plate itself is likely bad. Less common issue is the bearing bracket being loose but it would make a terrible vibration growling sound of that were the case
So I have a question, I actually need to pick up a new ground screw for my ksm90. It's one of the self tapping screws. Any idea on what size I would need if I went to home Depot to pick one up, or do I need a certain screw? I was checking a couple parts websites, but it looks like they're all out, or are charging $25 for 1 screw.... Not going to happen. Any info would be great! Also thanks for the vids, you got me to paint my wife's older mixer, and fix some stuff on it.
Due to all of the shipping containers not being able to port off the coasts, nearly every fastener and screw will be in a huge shortage, I don't think that screw is something you can pick up in a hardware store but I will check the sizing of it. I do have some available, likely used but would work just fine for you! And I wouldn't charge you 25$ 😅
Provided youre in the United States
That would be amazing. And yes, I am here in the US. It's the last part I need to get my mixer going for her.
@@MrMixer316 oh, and the exact model number is the ksm90psac. Not sure if that would be needed. Seems like there's quite a few options for the model I have, but not quite sure if they all do the same thing.
@@AJD00M they are all the same, send me a text to my business line I'll need your name/email/phone number and physical address. I'll send you an invoice for 10$ and ship it out to you once paid! I'll have to research to see if there is a standard screw from the hardware store that will fit as I'm unsure at this point!
Hiii been a fan of your mixer❤️ I really want one , u said you'll give away some on 30 right?
How do you get the nasty grease stains off that white paint? It's pretty stubborn..
BTW- Someone converted my K5SS to 2 prong from 3 prong! When I got in there I found a green wire that was abandoned and the black and white were spliced (poorly) to a flat 2 prong cord.. Fail!
Some of the stains especially on older models as such are not only hard to get the stain off but you will damage the paint in the process. We recommend cleaning to the best of your ability without damaging it
mine is 1981 according to date on motor field coil. So powder coat? I read somewhere about using Bestine. I don't have any. Then lighter fluid. Something about Naptha. So I used some coleman fuel I had, it has naptha. Worked pretty good actually. Cleaned off everything but the worst right at the planetary shaft. Then I tried my old standby, brake cleaner! Yeah, that worked great, didn't seem to hurt the finish at all. Plastic razor blade to scrape off the thickest hunks. And lots of paper towels. haha @@MrMixer316
In case anyone else is reading, Naptha did a pretty good job getting stains off and didn't hurt anything. I used white gas. @@MrMixer316
Hi you are very knowledgeable. I love your videos. How can I send my kitchen aid to you for service. I’d rather give my money to an individual rather than a corporation
Thanks
Hey there Antonio check out our shipping page on our website Mrmixer.store for all the details is a really easy process
Do you carry the name band for the K5-A in your shop?
Are you referring to the silver trim band or "beauty band". They don't make the K5a bands, we can send you a used one. The only ones sold now are the bands that say classic but they will fit!
But they aren't on our website, call us and we can get you set up
My white mixer is getting rusty how do I clean this ?
Unfortunately there isn't a great way. The old paint is failing, you could sand down the area and put a clear cost of some kind but it probably needs repainted
Hey i have that mixer... i cant get it to work, for some reason it turns on to high speed 😕 any tips
There are a few reasons, the first is that the spring on the bottom of the speed control plate has become dislodged, which makes the machine think it's been turned to the highest setting, or two the phase control board is bad and needs replaced!
Do you know where to find it or sell the control bord? It only has 3 wires that are solder to it .. i haved look everywhere for it lol 😆
@@joseg3239 oh its a pre solid state, herm.. It's check the spring on the bottom of the speed plate to see if it's intact. Otherwise it may be a bad capacitor/resistor instead of the phase board as the old ones didn't ha e a phase board
Tell me how to get that planetary ring back on it won't stay up.
Generally if you push it up and twist it it will seat
@@MrMixer316 thank you!!!
you should post your tiktok videos on UA-cam shorts the editing is very nice
I need to, the biggest problem is taking the hours it would take to filter through them all and upload 😅. It's hard to find the time while trying to also get all the shop work done/new content etc.
What's the maximum length of a UA-cam short aloud currently?
@@robertknight4672 I'm not certain I would guess 3 minutes?
@@robertknight4672 actually I just checked it's 60 seconds
I am having bit of a problem finding th3 next episode
Why do you crimp a new cord? Proper fix is to open the mixer head and install the new wire harness completelly.
No real reason to buy the fancy expensive KA cord for the old machines just to cut the ends off. Doesn't everyone have a box of old PC cords somewhere? Great cords, come black, white and even gray. And they go for about one dollar at thrift stores in their big box of cords. The KA cord is great plug and play option if your machine is Solid State. Edit: I actually see you can buy NEMA 5-15p to C13 15-Amp Power Cord in the colors of the rainbow! Blue, Red, Yellow, Green too! Snip off one end, Bob's Your Uncle!
Did you see the “cord be gone” in TIkTok?
I have seen them yes. If your referring to the thing that mounts to the back that you wrap the cord around?
@@MrMixer316 yep….that’s it….thought you could put those in your shop too. My kit came last week and I plan to install it over the weekend :-)