I highly recommend this machine. I have it for about a year and a half and it has saved me tons of money on store bought. What I love so much about it is that you don't have to babysit the yogurt like you would if you didn't have a machine like this one that switches automatically into cool mode. This is a great feature and it prevents me from having to always be around so that I don't ruin the yogurt. This maker has a permanent spot on my counter.