I purchased 5 machines from Forte a couple years ago. Biggest mistake I have ever made. They are 8K paperweights. Let me explain. These machines are imported from China and the parts break constantly. In 1 year four of my 5 machines were broken. Also, these machines use a standard 110v outlet to run the compressor. The 110v is NOT powerful enough to make a consistently hard product. In fact, these machines cannot make hard yogurt period. In hindsight I would have bought some Taylor 794’s like Yogurtland uses. The Taylors have two 220v compressors. One running each side. So if one side goes out you still have the other side working. Not the case on the Forte. If your compressor goes bad then there goes the machine. Warranty means nothing because guess what? After the 1 year warranty you will have so much in repairs on these pieces of junk that you will wish you bought the Taylors instead. I truly advise anyone before buying these low quality machines to go to Yogurtland, Costco, Menchies, Pinkberry, etc. where they use high quality machines then go to a Forte shop and see the difference for yourself. Its night and day. But because of the price being half of what a Taylor is some people will ignore the warning and listen to Mr Salesman Jeff. Dont say you weren’t warned when they all break on you.