Orignal mixer was brought about six months ago. After about two short weeks of use the plastic gears that turn the beaters stripped out. Contacted customer service and they extorted shipping out of me to get a warranty replacement. After using the replacement a few times the same thing happened. The replacement has joined the other one in the dump and will never buy another of their products again. Their warranty process is the pits too. Unless just wanting to mix water or light cake batters stay away.