we have had the refrigerator for approximately 8 months i loved it at first however, i would no longer recommend this purchase to a friend. the automatic water pitcher leaks significantly from the gasket when pouring, the crushed ice bottom only dispenses cubes and the cubed ice button makes a loud grinding noise and does not dispense any ice. prior to that issue (which started a few weeks ago) when ice did dispense it shoots ice all over the floor even if you have the cup close to the dispenser. i love the design and look of the refrigerator, the middle drawer and the freezer space, however believe that there are significant design flaws.