Read all the reviews before purchasing.  You need to know this is a two day process for ice cream, not to fill over 2/3 full, freeze the canister upright, with the paddle, buy freezer containers to store your ice cream.  I love this machine.  Other reviews said it is loud.  It is a little loud.  But bearable for 25 mins.  I looked this much better than our old one that used ice and rock salt.  I recommend it.