KitchenAid KSB5 5-Speed Blender, Empire Red

Notice that they are also selling a coupling part. I expected Kitchenaid to be of good quality and last a long time, like my mother's stand mixer. I haven't used my blender very much, although I did crush small amounts of ice on its pulse mode. Anyway the coupling unit broke off 4 of its 6 teeth and now I'm afraid to use it. Fortunately they sell the part, but I will have to get someone else to replace it since I have arthritic hands. I bought a Kitchenaid toaster at the same time and it also broke within 2 years of use.

I bought this nearly two years ago through amazon as a refurbished unit. This was after having two lesser models where the drive mechanism on the bottom simply melted. I found this and didnt think there was really anything to lose.
When I ordered it I received it in a very timely manner, and you wouldn't even know that it was refurbished. It has lasted me well. I have thrown everything from mixed drinks, smoothies, crushing ice, making gazpacho, even bread crumbs- and it has handled everything gracefully and with ease.
I love the fact that this is not a huge capacity, but has more than enough. I also like the fact that the lid on this is slightly flexible and acts almost like a gasket more than a lid. There is also the fact that the buttons that control it are smooth surface so they wipe off easily.
One thing. My husband dropped the jar on in and smashed it to bits. With alot of other ones this would have resulted in trashing the whole thing and getting a new one because it would be hopeless to try to find parts. So at midnight in a saturday I was right back here on amazon and ordered a replacement jar. I know that if anything breaks other than the actual motor, I can get it replaced without having to buy a whole new unit. Love it!
This was the first item I ever bought by kitchenaid, and I have not been disappointed.
I'd recommend refurbished if you can find it- it's a great value for the same quality.

This blender is great when its working! the coupler(the rubber thing which spins the blade) started to wear out and now its completely torn and can't run the blades!

I called the CS and they say I need to order from a service center which is 100miles away from where I live...

My oster blender which I paid $15 is working from 9 years! but this one broke with in 2yrs.

This blender is very powerful and excactly like advertised. I really like it and use it alot. Would highly recommend it to anyone.

Love the Kitchen Aid blender. Arrived promptly & works great!
Enjoying the nice bright red color also.