Many already have an ice maker built into their refrigerator so it might not seem obvious why a stand alone ice maker is necessary. But once you have a nugget ice maker, you'll see the difference. This ice great in just about every drink you can imagine; especially when making cocktails. The unit is sleek (love the LED light) and built like a tank. It truly is a great accessory for a home bar and your guests will love getting high quality nugget ice in their drinks.