Pod side didn't work on original coffee maker, but does on replacement unit. Replacement process was slower than I would have liked, especially since I bought the unit to brew coffee for wedding guests at my house. Have only run rinse cycle on the pod side so far, but at least it's promising.
Pump is a little noisy when it first starts, and when it finishes (both sides), but we can live with it.
Otherwise, very beautiful unit that has received several comments already.