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HELP needed re Kenwood Chef Restore

Hi..I have recently 'inherited' an old Kenwood Chef 701a. Its in full working order, however, it needs a new electrical lead etc and I would be happier if it was fully serviced. Whilst searching I came across the above Company (sorry I'm not allowed to post the link as I'm a newbie) and I can't seem to find anywhere local to me that will do a full service/restoration. Before I fork out the money wonder if anyone has used Kenwood Chef Restore and what their experience was? Thanks in advance for any help/advice.
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  • rachbc
    rachbc Posts: 4,461 Forumite
    If it ain't broke don't fix it would be my recommendation - if its in full working why fork out?
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  • Blue___Nile
    Blue___Nile Posts: 2,784 Forumite
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    Sorry, maybe I didn't explain myself. Unfortunately the rubber casing on the electrical wire has deteriorated and bare wires are showing. Its also a bit 'tatty'. Hub looked at the wiring and won't touch it with a barge pole. I don't mind paying to have a pristine machine, especially as Kenwood Chef Restore have recently reduced their prices.
    Growing old is unavoidable. However, growing up is still optional.
  • rosekitten
    rosekitten Posts: 1,812 Forumite
    what ever you pay it will be well worth
    doing Kenwood Chefs are excellent.

    From what you say it sounds
    like you need a new
    mains electric cable,do you have any
    local electrical repair shops localy
    as something like this would be a
    straight forward enough job.

    Just asked DH he reckons its an
    easy repair and should not cost too
    much as its a straight forward enough
    repair for any electrician
    :j:j:j
  • Addiscomber
    Addiscomber Posts: 1,004 Forumite
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    You can find an authorised repairer through this page
    http://www.kenwoodservice.co.uk/agents/agent-locator.htm
  • rachbc
    rachbc Posts: 4,461 Forumite
    Sorry, maybe I didn't explain myself. Unfortunately the rubber casing on the electrical wire has deteriorated and bare wires are showing. Its also a bit 'tatty'. Hub looked at the wiring and won't touch it with a barge pole. I don't mind paying to have a pristine machine, especially as Kenwood Chef Restore have recently reduced their prices.

    In that case I'd just et a local elec shop to replace the cable. Obv its your call if you want it sparkly new looking and have the money to spend bit to a tightwad like me i wouldn't pay to have something that worked perfectly well 'fixed'
    People seem not to see that their opinion of the world is also a confession of character.
    Ralph Waldo Emerson
  • AlexUk_2
    AlexUk_2 Posts: 10 Forumite
    edited 11 May 2009 at 9:34PM
    Hi..I have recently 'inherited' an old Kenwood Chef 701a. Its in full working order, however, it needs a new electrical lead etc and I would be happier if it was fully serviced. Whilst searching I came across the above Company (sorry I'm not allowed to post the link as I'm a newbie) and I can't seem to find anywhere local to me that will do a full service/restoration. Before I fork out the money wonder if anyone has used Kenwood Chef Restore and what their experience was? Thanks in advance for any help/advice.

    you can see some reviews in trustpilot.co.uk search kenwoodchefrestore all together

    Cheers :rolleyes:
  • DianneB
    DianneB Posts: 884 Forumite
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    Hi, the wire on my very old Kenwood Chef was chewed through by a puppy recently and it was very simple to replace, just needed a couple of screws loosening and new wire put in, cost us a couple of pounds for new wire. Good luck with getting yours sorted! they work really well and last for years.
    Slightly bitter
  • EssexGirl
    EssexGirl Posts: 977 Forumite
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    AlexUk wrote: »
    Hi there, if you have old Kenwood from 1950 - 1980 they especializes in theses models. and competitive prices.
    you can see some reviews in trustpilot.co.uk search kenwoodchefrestore all together

    Cheers :rolleyes:


    I suspect that both of the reviews on that site are by the same person.

    I've looked for reviews of this company, but haven't had any luck at all.
  • flea72
    flea72 Posts: 5,392 Forumite
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    This thread is 3yrs old. It's only reappeared due to a spammer, who has been reported
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