Last verified against the primary source on Sep 20, 2026.
Common large-format floor mixer with an active OEM parts catalog (bowl-guard reed switch ~$50, speed selector switch assembly ~$98); Parts Town's own descriptions note the reed switch is a safety/interlock component that keeps the unit from running unless properly aligned and that a failing speed selector switch presents as a mixer that won't run at the selected speed, so cycle through all speeds and confirm the bowl-guard interlock actually stops the mixer during inspection.
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| Component | Severity | Documented repair cost |
|---|---|---|
| Speed selector switch assembly | medium | $98–$98 |
OEM reed switch (Hobart 00-087711-00352) lists at $49.87 on Parts Town and is listed as fitting HL662, HL400C, HL1400 and more. Per Parts Town's product description, "reed switches are often used for safety and control mechanisms, ensuring the unit only operates when all parts are properly aligned" -- on a floor mixer this is the bowl-guard interlock, so a failed switch is a safety-relevant fault that can either disable the mixer entirely or, worse, fail to stop it with the guard open. The OEM parts manual for the HL800/HL1400 series lists a dedicated BOWL GUARD parts section (including a Bowl Guard Switch extension), confirming this is a documented, serviced assembly on this model.
$50–$50OEM speed selector switch assembly (Hobart 00-874631) lists at $98.06 on Parts Town and appears directly in the HL1400 model's in-stock parts catalog. Per Parts Town's product FAQ, "The Hobart 00-874631 Speed Selector Switch Assembly may be failing if the mixer is not working properly, the speed control is broken, the unit does not run as expected or the selector does not put the mixer in the proper speed... a broken selector switch or stem, speed changes that do not respond correctly."
$98–$98My Price: $ 49.87 ... Manufacturer #: 00-087711-00352 ... Parts Town #: HOB00-087711-00352 ... The Hobart 00-087711-00352 Reed Switch ensures that your mixers run efficiently... reed switches are often used for safety and control mechanisms, ensuring the unit only operates when all parts are properly aligned. ... Fits popular models like HL662, HL400C, HL1400 and more
Common questions
What fails on the Hobart HL1400?
The most cited concerns in our evidence record: Bowl guard / interlock reed switch, Speed selector switch assembly. See the risk breakdown above for details and sources.
Key parts and observed prices
| Part | Part # | Observed price | As of |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hobart 00-087711-00352 Reed Switch | Parts Town #HOB00-087711-00352, Mfr #00-087711-00352 | $49.87 | 2026-09-20 |
| Hobart 00-874631 Speed Selector Switch Assembly | Parts Town #HOB00-874631, Mfr #00-874631 | $98.06 | 2026-09-20 |
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From the research record
- REPAIR PART (2026-09-20): Hobart 00-087711-00352 Reed Switch (Parts Town #HOB00-087711-00352, Mfr #00-087711-00352): $49.87 https://www.partstown.com/p/hobart/hob00-087711-00352
- REPAIR PART (2026-09-20): Hobart 00-874631 Speed Selector Switch Assembly (Parts Town #HOB00-874631, Mfr #00-874631): $98.06 https://www.partstown.com/p/hobart/hob00-874631
Sources
- Hobart 00-087711-00352 Reed Switch | Parts Townparts-retailer · verified-primary
- Hobart 00-874631 Speed Selector Switch Assembly | Parts Townparts-retailer · verified-primary
- Hobart HL800 & HL1400 Series Legacy Parts Manualmanual · verified-primary
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