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I figured the repair plus shipping would be as astronomical as a replacement, but am certainly willing to entertain the idea. There's one service center 40 miles from me. We'll see if they answer my phone message.

My beloved General Slicing (aka Kenwood) mixer, purchased in 1984 has finally bitten the dust. Yesterday it threw out sparks and popping noises and the smoke from the motor. I researched other threads about mixers but am finding only older threads from 2012, so I am asking, what do people recommend? The consensus seems to be the newer model Kitchenaides are not worth buying. I bake fairly regularly-breads, cakes, pastry (I'm a retired baker), so I want a workhorse. I don't think anything will last as long as my beloved little mixer. I appreciate any advice.