We get fresh, clean, filtered water and ice cubes! There isn't a nasty taste, only pure filtered clear water! We use it in our coffee and tea and it is easy to install and maintain. The greatest thing is that I get a new filter in the main every 6 months! If my refrigerator tells me that I need it sooner, no troubles! I just go online and select the mail date and have it delivered sooner! No going to the store and finding that they are out of the filter I need.