Often referred to as the workhorse of the kitchen, a high-quality stand mixer is a must for anyone who loves to bake. From whipping butter and sugar into a fluffy mixture for chocolate chip cookies to kneading a batch of dough for fresh sourdough bread, we bet you can't name a more beloved kitchen appliance. It's every baker’s best friend.
That said, stand mixers are one of the most expensive investments you can make for your kitchen (at least as far as countertop appliances go). Factors such as limited edition colors, horsepower, and bowl volume capacity can increase the price beyond $1,000.
Although mixers are built to last, accidents still happen, and it’s important to be prepared so you don’t end up wasting money on such an expensive purchase. Luckily, this is where extended warranties come in. When you subscribe to Mulberry Unlimited, you'll get coverage for nearly all your online purchases under the same product protection plan, so you won't have to worry about things like accidents and damage.
What’s covered under the manufacturer’s warranty?
It’s important to understand what’s covered by limited manufacturer warranties. Coverage varies depending on the brand of your mixer and the retailer you bought it from, but typically these warranties last for a short amount of time and have significant exclusions. Let’s take a look at the manufacturer warranties that come with some of the leading mixer brands on the market today.
KitchenAid Mixer
A KitchenAid mixer warranty includes one year of limited protection on your stand mixer with a replacement guarantee. This means that if your mixer should fail within the first year of normal household use, KitchenAid will deliver a replacement mixer to you for free. As nice as this limited warranty sounds, if you read the fine print, you’ll notice that incidents of accidental damage, misuse, alteration, and abuse are not covered.
Additionally, you’ll have to cover the cost to send your KitchenAid to a repair center in the event that it needs to be serviced. If you’ve ever tried to lift a KitchenAid stand mixer, you probably noticed that they’re very heavy, meaning the cost of shipping one would be significant.
Hamilton Beach Stand Mixer
With the purchase of a Hamilton Beach stand mixer, you’ll get one year of limited warranty coverage. This includes protection against faulty workmanship or manufacturer defects, but excludes accidental damage, as well as damage incurred by abuse, misuse, or alteration. Additionally, you’ll have to pay to send your mixer in for repair if it fails during the period of warranty coverage.
How to choose an extended warranty for your mixer
When shopping for an extended warranty for your mixer, there are a couple of things to keep in mind. First, remember that not all extended warranty plans are created equal. Some extended warranties have a lot of fine print and lackluster coverage for an expensive price. This is why it’s so important to do your research before you choose a plan.
Finding an extended warranty plan that fits your needs isn’t easy, so be sure to subscribe to Mulberry Unlimited so you can get coverage for nearly all your online purchases under the same product protection plan. It's the most comprehensive coverage for most-used items, so you always know where you stand.
