{"id":6706,"date":"2012-04-24T11:02:49","date_gmt":"2012-04-24T16:02:49","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/10rate.com\/?p=6706"},"modified":"2012-09-06T10:23:07","modified_gmt":"2012-09-06T15:23:07","slug":"features-to-expect-from-hand-mixers-in-various-price-ranges","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/10rate.com\/features-to-expect-from-hand-mixers-in-various-price-ranges\/","title":{"rendered":"Features to Expect from Hand Mixers in Various Price Ranges"},"content":{"rendered":"
By Brittany Rowland<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n A hand mixer is a simple, convenient kitchen appliance that saves you some time and effort mixing, beating, or whipping food. While generally not as heavy-duty as a stand mixer or a blender, a hand mixer still possesses more power than your arm with a spoon. You can find basic, no-fuss mixers for as low as $15. There are mid-range hand mixers that run up to $50 and feature a stronger motor and more accessories. The fanciest models come with even more wattage, speeds, and special tools to tackle any type of mixing task. They can range from $50 to $100. <\/p>\n As you shop for a hand mixer, you should have a fair idea of what features and qualities to expect from a model in a low, medium, or high price range.<\/p>\n Low-priced models<\/font><\/strong> <\/p>\n These hand mixers will do a decent job with most mixing tasks and should hold up with moderate use. The most common functions\u2014beating eggs, mixing mashed potatoes, and blending cake batter\u2014shouldn’t be a problem for a basic hand mixer. They’re not completely bare-bones when it comes to features, either. Consider some of these available options:<\/p>\n Mid-priced models<\/font><\/strong> <\/p>\n A more expensive model generally means a more powerful motor. Pay attention to a hand mixer’s wattage to get an idea of how strong it is against dense materials. It should have at least 220 watts to justify the higher price. Other special features you should look for include:<\/p>\n High-priced models<\/font><\/strong> <\/p>\n With a top-of-the-line hand mixer, you should receive the most power and versatility when it comes to mixing speeds. Expensive models typically have a sturdy metal housing that’s sleeker in appearance than plastic. Other qualities you can find with high-priced hand mixers include:<\/p>\n\n
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