I got four of these because they were on sale. Really cheap, an emergency item to keep in storage if and when needed. I figured it would just be ok, expected noisy, flimsy slow to heat etc.Ok this thing is top of the line, just without a metal and or colorful exterior. No readouts (to eventually go bad), and whatever else it may be missing. These distillers are all pretty much the same in function.First off, it is heavy, solid extremely well made. Nothing rattled, nothing even close to flimsy. The top fit super snuggly - great silicone seal. The inside is all stainless steel, the inside lid the same. The fan blades are metal.It has an on and off switch, which operates not only the heating base, but the fan too. The fan lid once on, has a plug that goes into the base of the unit to provide power. Great design to keep it completely removable, and all the electronics away from the water process. The fan is as quiet as it can be. It has an indicator lite to show that it is on, the power switch is in the back where the cord plugs in. And there is another button - a reset button I believe.AND, it heats up so fast within ten seconds, you cannot touch the inside of it with your hand.LOVE the plastic carafe, which stores PERFECTLY inside the unit for storage. The other have glass, and people report they break, and they do not sell replacements I saw on many of the Q&A's. Metal spouts made rock solid.Came with Cleaning Powder to remove residue, a few charcoal filter packets, including one already in place on the lid dispenser.All four work perfectly fine, packaged insanely well.I hate everything I buy. There is always something about it, or it breaks. But wow, I got really really lucky with this one. Don't waste your money buying a more expensive model.I am absolutely shocked this thing is so perfect. I totally recommend it.