My KitchenAid is leaking! How can I diagnose where's the leak coming from?

To ensure safety, unplug your KitchenAid mixer before inspecting. Check the mixer's exterior for leaks after unplugging. Check for liquid, moisture, or drips around the motor housing, base, control panel, or attachment points.

Focus on the bowl and attachment points. Check for cracks or loose seals and lock the bowl to the mixer base without gaps.

The leak could be from several common sources. A worn-out or damaged bowl seal around the mixing bowl's bottom edge, which prevents leaks, is often to blame. Overfilling the bowl can cause ingredient overflow during mixing, spilling onto the base and possibly leaking. Unsecured beater paddles or dough hooks can also leak liquids.

Faulty seals or bearings can cause motor housing internal leaks, which are rare.

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