I honestly question why the manufacturer used plastic gears as part of the drum motor assembly when it's obvious that being adjacent to the hot drum with no ventilation function to keep it cool, that the gears will melt pretty soon, and fail!

the Bullet R1 had many issues because they too, used plastic parts, and failed!

Thankfully, the new drum motors are cheap enough to purchase through Aliexpress, but it's the inconvenience and time that makes you want more patience!

Heat and plastic don't work!