My name is Jessica and I have had this ice maker for over a year I love it!! Anytime we go to an event that i know there is going to be lots of kids or a cookout i take it and all the fixings to make ice cream!! They love it!! It doesnt take as long as the one I had as a kid. Or when i just want my own flavor of ice cream i get creative and thats what i like. All in all great product