This ice maker is perfect for everyday use. It makes a lot of ice with the tank of water. You must let it sit for 24 hours after unpacking so the coolant settles back where it needs to be. You should use drinking water to fill the tank per the instructions. Make sure you clean all the parts before using to ensure good clean ice. It takes know time at all to make the ice and one tank makes at least four baskets of ice. I purchased the teal color and it is so pretty. Sits right on a counter top and takes up about as much space as a coffee maker. We purchased this ice maker because the one in our refrigerator quit working and it was going to be expensive to fix. This ice maker is perfect for our daily needs. Love this product.