Refurbished:KitchenAid 5.5 Quart Bowl-Lift Stand Mixer, RKSM55-Manufacturer Refurbished
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4.5 out of 5 stars with 102 ratings
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The refurbished stand mixer has received positive feedback for its performance and quality, making it a great choice for both novice and experienced bakers. Guests appreciate its power, versatility, and the ability to handle various doughs and batters with ease. While some have noted minor issues with the bowl and attachments, the overall sentiment is that it is a reliable and effective kitchen appliance that enhances baking experiences.
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4.5 out of 5 stars with 216 reviews
design: 4 out of 5
ease of use: 4 out of 5
easy to clean: 4 out of 5
quality: 4 out of 5
value: 3 out of 5
100% would recommend
1 recommendations
5 out of 5 stars
31 December, 2025
originally posted on Kitchen Aid
Daughter glad to have bought this mixer!
This was bought BY my 12 yo daughter. She likes that it has a lot of cool features like the overheating auto turn off. She would like to know of other accessories like a bigger bowl she could use with it. I am glad I could find this bigger size mixed for a good price.
3 out of 5 stars
19 November, 2025
originally posted on kitchenaid.com
Mixer works but problems with the attachments
The mixer works great but the white coating on the attachments started to peel, chip and crumble off after a few uses.
4 out of 5 stars
Thumbs up graphic, would recommend
20 August, 2025Verified purchase
Refurnished stand mixer
Working okay so far……. Need more time to use it and observe if there is anything wrong since it’s a refurbished machine.
5 out of 5 stars
19 June, 2025
originally posted on Kitchen Aid
Lasts and lasts and lasts!
I bought 5.5 qt Stand Mixer that was refurbished 30 years ago. It's still going strong and I run her hard kneading bread and mixing cookie dough. I have had to replace the gear twice, but it's a DIY task with some instructions!
3 out of 5 stars
3 June, 2025
originally posted on Kitchen Aid
Unfortunately Not as Good as the Old Model!
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] I was really excited to purchase the Lift Stand Mixer model after having an old Kitchen Aid for many years. However, the bowl is a little tricky to get off of the stand and the mixer attachments can be difficult to put on as well. My old model was much more user friendly but unfortunately it has a broken lock mechanism so we got this new model instead.
1 reply from KA Review Team team - 8 months ago
Dear ShantelVG, Thank you for your review. We are sorry to learn of the concern you expressed regarding your KitchenAid Stand Mixer. We would like to inquire further about your review with you. Please respond to this email address kitchenaid_receipts_usa@kitchenaid.com, with your name, user ID# 291396805 used for the review, phone number, street address, zip code, model & serial number on the appliance, and date of purchase. We look forward to your reply. Thank you. Review Team
5 out of 5 stars
16 April, 2025
originally posted on Kitchen Aid
Love it!
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] Looks and runs like a brand new machine. Couldn't be happier!
5 out of 5 stars
4 March, 2025
originally posted on Kitchen Aid
Great features and noise reduction.
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] I purchased this a month ago and am pleased that I did!
5 out of 5 stars
26 February, 2025
originally posted on Kitchen Aid
The single most important kitchen appliance
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] I had a smaller KitchenAid Artesian Stand Mixer for years but lost it in my divorce. After nine months without this necessary appliance I replaced it with a larger KitchenAid Lift Stand Mixer. I love everything about it, from color and capacity to price and features. Baking is fun again.
5 out of 5 stars
7 February, 2025
originally posted on Kitchen Aid
I love my stand mixer!
My husband got me this mixer as a Valentines gift last year and it has lived up to the hype. I make so many things in it, and I have even gotten the shredder attachment and it all gets used once or twice a week.
3 out of 5 stars
21 January, 2025
originally posted on Kitchen Aid
Fantastic mixer but the attachment
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] I bought this as a Christmas gift. It was for my girlfriend who loved it when she received it. Unfortunately she was super disappointed when opening the mixer to find that the paddle attachment was already chipping. The coating has what appears to be bubbles under the coating causing it to flake off in those areas.
1 reply from KitchenAid team - 1 year ago
Dear Blub, Thank you for your review. We are sorry to learn of the concern you expressed regarding your KitchenAid Flat Beater. We would like to inquire further about your review with you. Please respond to this email address kitchenaid_receipts_usa@kitchenaid.com, with your name, user ID# 287714560 used for the review, phone number, street address, zip code, model & serial number on the appliance, and date of purchase. We look forward to your reply. Thank you. Review Team
5 out of 5 stars
17 January, 2025
originally posted on Kitchen Aid
Great features!
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] I bought this a month ago and my husband and I have been very happy with it! We have had zero issues with it and it works as if new! We love the color, size, quality, and functionalities of it. We've been making all types of desserts on it. Definitely worth buying 😃
2 out of 5 stars
11 January, 2025
originally posted on Kitchen Aid
Meh
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] The beaters need to be continually adjusted while in use. Not happy with having to make this adjustment before I have completed my recipe.
1 reply from KA Review Team team - 1 year ago
Dear Sluna60, Thank you for your review. We are sorry to learn of the concern you expressed regarding your KitchenAid Stand Mixer. We would like to inquire further about your review with you. Please respond to this email address kitchenaid_receipts_usa@kitchenaid.com, with your name, user ID# 287546190 used for the review, phone number, street address, zip code, model & serial number on the appliance, and date of purchase. We look forward to your reply. Thank you. Review Team
5 out of 5 stars
9 January, 2025
originally posted on Kitchen Aid
Best purchase ever!
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] I've been wanting one for years and finally snagged one on sale! So happy to bake my life away!
5 out of 5 stars
6 January, 2025
originally posted on Kitchen Aid
Powerful tool
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] The KitchenAid mixer is a powerhouse and a statement piece. Love the color and the fact that I got a great deal for a refurb.
5 out of 5 stars
4 January, 2025
originally posted on Kitchen Aid
#5 Mixer
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] Very happy with this mixer. I have bought 5 mixers from this company. I come from a family of bakers and we all enjoy them. Works well and comes with everything you need to do the job and do it well.
5 out of 5 stars
3 January, 2025
originally posted on Kitchen Aid
Tough and more than capable.
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] My gosh! You kidding me? I have been able to do alot more with my cakes and pies because, it has no problem mixing the dough. My break dough is totally mixed proper! My only question is, why did I wait so long? I am a chef, I should know better. Just as good as in the restaurant equipment.
5 out of 5 stars
30 December, 2024
originally posted on Kitchen Aid
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[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] A great upgrade to the tilt head model. The motor is seems much better at handling sticky doughs and using the pasta extruder attachment.
5 out of 5 stars
28 December, 2024
originally posted on Kitchen Aid
Made life easier
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] This was a Christmas gift that was opened a couple days early. We made our Christmas cookies with it and it worked out great! The mixer made the process easier.
5 out of 5 stars
25 December, 2024
originally posted on Kitchen Aid
Kneads like a pro
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] The refurbished mixer has been working out amazingly! I’ve made cinnamon rolls twice, and had to use the hook attachment for ~30 minutes straight, and the bowl lift model handled it like a champ- no walking, no overheating. I don’t know how I’ve made it 40 years without one of these. We make a lot of bread, which is why we decided on the bowl lift style. After borrowing a friend’s tilt head model, I can confidently say we made the right choice. Hers jumped and overheated a little, overall a bit less robust. I was worried I wouldn’t like the look as much, but I prefer it in that way too. It looks classic, like it belongs on a counter in a bakery. 10/10, would recommend to anyone making breads.
1 out of 5 stars
18 December, 2024
originally posted on Kitchen Aid
Not the same.
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] Lately all the kitchen aid mixers I have bought, gifts and for myself, are just not what they used to be. Lots of the paddles are not aligned, the bowls jiggle violently, the ceramic or enamel coating on the beaters and paddle begin to chip off within months - and I do hand wash them only. Everytime I have a baking project now I go back to the mixer my parents got 25 years ago. It’s so quiet, the paddle always scrapes everything, it mixes all batters and frostings so evenly. I’ve bought 2 new mixers out of the box and 2 refurbished mixes this year, as well as head tilt and the bowl lift kinds. I just never thought I wouldn’t be able to get a mixer of the same quality as my parents.
1 reply from KA Review Team team - 1 year ago
Dear Dogtreatmaker, Thank you for your review. We are sorry to learn of the concern you expressed regarding your Stand Mixer. We would like to inquire further about your review with you. Please respond to this email address kitchenaid_receipts_usa@kitchenaid.com, with your name, user ID# 287006185 used for the review, phone number, street address, zip code, model & serial number on the appliance, and date of purchase. We look forward to your reply. Thank you. Review Team