KitchenAid KSB5WH 5-Speed Blender, White
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Kitchen and Housewares Reviews of KitchenAid KSB5WH 5-Speed Blender, White
Customer Review: Disappointing....
Summary: 1 Stars
I love Kitchen Aid's mixers, but was completely disappointed with the blender. The rubber gasket for the lid kept falling off, and I never was able to get a good seal. Every time I used the blender I'd end up with stuff all over the counter. And careful when you remove the blender from the base -- I made the mistake of torquing the handle a bit and ended up removing the bottom plastic portion that holds the blades in place and seals the bottom. Result: more stuff on the counter. I've always ended up with ice chunks as well, no matter how long I blended (last count was 5 minutes). The blades aren't sharp enough to blend well, even with such a powerful motor.I've ended up giving the blender away and am now looking for a Waring or Oster.
Customer Review: Save your money on this one...
Summary: 1 Stars
I finally decided to take the plunge and get a new blender -- a really nice one, right? I figured since my experience with my KitchenAid stand mixer has been nothing but outstanding, I couldn't go wrong with their blender.
Let me sum it up for you: It's big and heavy -- the base alone weighs about 10 lbs. It's clunky to use -- lifting it off of the stand is awkward. And ultra-power? Hardly. It's like buying a Ferrari and getting Yugo (you remember those, right?) horsepower when you step on the gas.
This is coming from a gal whose main use is whipping up some protein shakes and frozen drinks, so it may be different for you. But unless you enjoy powerlifing in your kitchen instead of the gym, go with another brand.
Customer Review: This blender is not very good
Summary: 2 Stars
How this blender got an editor's choice award is beyond me. I have had this blender since I got married 7 years ago. It has never crushed ice completely. Doesn't matter how much liquid you put in the container - it just doesn't do the job. Always end up with chunks of ice. Takes an eternity to smoothly puree anything. The lid has a detachable foam piece which falls out when you clean it, and it gets discolored and unable to be fully cleaned. The motor seems pretty wimpy too. It's ok for soups and other soft foods, but if you want something that crushes ice, this is not the one. Get an Osterizer. Same price, but way better motor, chopping blades, and construction. What used to take me 10 minutes now takes 10 seconds. No joke.Customer Review: money pit
Summary: 1 Stars
My wife bought one of these blenders because of the name and high fashion for the couter top. We used it on a fairly consistant basis for a couple of months and then moved and had it in storage for a couple of years( 2 years + or - a few days). We were excited to once again bring it back out of its box and rev it up to make some drinks. After using it less then 10 times the blade froze up and I thought "No big deal" I'll just order a replacement one right. I was told that they didn't make one nor did they have any that would fit. ... Save yourself the headache and stress!!! Go buy something your not going to cry over if it breaks. Your time and money are not worth thowing away on expensive cheaply made products.Customer Review: okay if you want to replace every couple years
Summary: 1 Stars
I received my blender as a gift but didn't use it much the first 2 or 3 years--maybe about 15 times. However, on about the 16th time, the blade assembly broke and the blade wouldn't spin. When I called KitchenAid, they sold me another one for $20 plus s&h. Then, I started using it more, mainly to puree soup and make fruit smoothies. Both came out okay, but often a little lumpy, plus the lid always leaked if it was half full or more. Within two years, the same thing happened to the blade! When I called KitchenAid again, they offered to sell me a reconditioned one for $30--as if I would give them anymore money for shoddy products! I'm doing more research to buy a new one--not a KitchenAid this time!