This ice machine is now a necessity in our household. We bought it when we didn't have an ice maker in our freezer and now that we do, we refuse to use it because nothing compares to the ice that this machine makes! It makes 3 different sizes and our favorite thing about the ice is that it melts a little bit so the ice is soft and airy. I have recommended this machine to a few family members who bought the same one and love it too. I have always been a big ice eater so I love that it is easier on my teeth than freezer ice is. Overall, I love this machine and the ice that it makes and will never live without it now.