This is a fantastic ice maker! It makes crystal clear ice quickly, is easy to clean, and has a small footprint on my countertop. The ice that my refrigerator makes is not clear - it has tiny air bubbles and impurities trapped inside the ice, so when using it, it makes carbonated drinks fizz to the point they go flat before I start to drink them. The Newair Clearice40 is a completely different story! The ice is so clear, you can barely see it in a cocktail, and carbonated drinks do not fizz at all. I can't say enough good things about this product. If you like crystal clear martinis, and other drinks, this is well worth the investment!