Love my red one but thing after about 15 years it is thinking about dying. My old one that I gave my daughter is about 26 years old and doing great.

do you like your epic

You can get replacement parts for these. I think there may even be Yahoo or FB groups for Kitchen Aid appliances.

Cari

My KA is used a couple times a week and sit out on the counter all the time. Even though she is a Plain Jane white one, I love seeing her. She was one of the best gifts my ex ever gave me and I would replace in a heartbeat if she died.

I have to cover mine - too many furry pets in the house! It's gross to find hair in the bowl, even though I habitually rinse it out even if it's been covered.

I am thinking mine is probably due for some servicing. It's at least 12-13 years old and I've never greased anything in it! That's probably bad... *cringe*