I used a KitchenAid Mixer for over 40 years. I updated our original mixer only to change the color since the original still worked perfectly. I have several attachments and love all of them. KichenAid has sold quality long lasting products until this ice cream maker.The ice cream maker made wonderful ice cream until it started leaking blue liquid. I am so disappointed. It seems to be a fatal design flaw that many people have experienced.