I love this machine. It works just as it is advertised. I have had it for about a month now and have had no problems with it. It carbonates a liter of water in just a few seconds. Before owning this machine, I was buying over eight dollars worth of seltzer water a week. I can't stand drinking still water, and I need the bubbly stuff to keep myself hydrated. I'm now using a little over a liter a day of the SodaStream bubbly stuff and enjoying it very much.
I bought a back up carbinator canister at Staples before my little one ran out. They assured me that they would take the small one in exchange when I was finished with it. But now they're out of stock. Fortunately, we have a local kitchen shop that also told me they would take the small one in exchange. Today, they did just that. They charge two dollars more than Staples, but the manager of the store is a SodaStream enthusiast, so I trust that they will have the canister in stock. Having a back up is a very good idea. Another good idea that I learned here in the reviews is to order extra bottles. Keeping one in the refrigerator with still cold water in it all the time assures that you will have the chilled water ready to carbinate when you need it.
I haven't used any of the flavors that came with my SodaStream. I like my sparkling water unflavored (except that often I use it for cocktails!) If I do decide to flavor some, I'll use one of the natural recipes that are easily available online. The flavoring packets that come with the machine have artificial ingredients, and I'm not into that.
I really haven't done the math to see if down the line, I'll be saving money with this. I suspect I will. But as an avid environmentalist, I appreciate the fact that I am no longer buying my seltzer in plastic bottles. Even though I was recycling them, I know it takes energy in the recycling process, and I don't know how many actually were recycled instead of adding to the endless plastic waste plaguing our planet. Also, the machine takes no electricity to operate. Only a few manual pushings of the button. Also, the seltzer I was buying at the store usually lost its fizzle within a day, and I was discarding it (although I was giving it to my houseplants, so I wasn't wasting water). The SodaStream seems to make just enough sparkling water for me to consume before it loses it's fizzle. A real winner for me.
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Fizz. Sparkle. Smile. Sparkling water your way, every day.
SodaStream is the largest sparkling water brand (in volume) in the world and the leading manufacturer and distributor of Sparkling Water Makers. We enable consumers to easily transform ordinary tap water into sparkling water and, more importantly, flavored sparkling water in seconds. By making ordinary water fun and exciting to drink, SodaStream guides consumers to drink more water as a whole. The products are available at more than 80,000 retail stores across 45 countries.
SodaStream Jet Sparkling Water Maker
Enjoy the freedom of making your own sparkling drinks in just seconds, with the SodaStream Jet Sparkling Water Maker.
No more plastic waste. Powered by a reusable CO2 cylinder, the refined mechanics of the SodaStream Jet Sparkling make it easy to quickly transform water into perfectly customized drinks. No more lugging. No more storing.
- Transform ordinary tap water into fresh, great-tasting soda or sparkling water in less than 30 seconds
- Compatible with 60-liter and 130-liter CO2 cylinders
- No batteries or electricity needed
Water is life. Bubbles make life more fun
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Slim-fit, space saving designThe Jet is perfect for frequent carbonation. Compatible with both the 60L & 130L CO2 cylinders, you will maximize your carbonating capabilities. |
Sparkle your water in secondsTwist in the bottle and push button to carbonate! In under 30 seconds, you'll transform water into fresh sparkling water for carbonated beverages, customized precisely to your taste. |
Better for youSold separately, the CO2 cylinder is refillable and environment friendly. Each cylinder makes up to 60 one-liter bottles, enabling you to create your own sparkling and fizzy drinks at home. |
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| Price | Currently unavailable. | -50% $49.99 List: $99.99 | -17% $54.51 Typical: $65.99 | $167.52 | -16% $41.97 Typical: $49.99 | $109.99 |
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| Sold By | — | Amazon.com | Amazon.com | premiumus | Simpli Soda | Avir Inc. |
| size | — | Starter Kit | Soda Maker | 10.87x5.75x4.3 | — | Black |
| material | Plastic | Glass | Stainless Steel | Plastic | Aluminum | Plastic |
| power source | Battery Powered | hand powered | — | Battery Powered | CO2 | Battery Powered |
Good product but poor design
We have had this unit for 3+ years and have loved it. We use it daily (3-4 liters per day) and had very few issues. The reason for the 3 stars is not an Amazon issue, but a SodaSense issue. They sent me a CO2 bottle in July that was defective and ended up breaking the plastic piece that you push to carbonate the bottles. I contacted SodaStream and they replaced the CO2 bottle free of charge and said to contact them if the machine broke as a result of the bad cylinder (it was not broken at the time, just weak). Well, it broke a couple days ago so I contacted them again as was told that it was out of warranty and they couldn't repair the piece or replace the unit. They offered to give me a 50% discount on a new machine which doesn't really help since we are retired and can't afford it. Anyway - I have gone back and asked them to make it right since it was their CO2 cylinder that broke it. I will update here if they do stand by their product but would caution that the carbonator button is made of plastic!
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