I have very limited electrical plugs, already clogged up with coffee maker, microwave, etc. Before when I wanted to blend, I had to unplug and move appliances around to just make space. Now I can easily blend soups and sauces on my stove top, or use it anywhere in the kitchen I want. The KitchenAid Hand Blender works great and has even replaced the need for my smoothie maker, allowing me to free up precious cabinet space. I love when one appliance can tackle a multitude of jobs!