aarke - Carbonator III Premium Carbonator-Sparkling & Seltzer Water Maker-Soda Maker with PET Bottle (Stainless Steel)

This unit is absolutely fantastic! I previously owned a similar device from a different manufacturer and used it for about a year. While I was satisfied with its performance, this new unit has completely blown me away. The carbonation quality is on another level—it far surpasses anything I could achieve with my previous unit.One unexpected delight is the sound it makes when reaching pressure—it reminds me of a child’s impression of a fart, and honestly, it makes me smile every time. I had been eyeing this unit for quite a while, and I'm so glad I finally made the switch. The all-metal construction is a huge upgrade compared to the plastic of my old unit. The solid feel of the metal not only adds to its durability but also, I believe, enhances its overall performance.### Rating Breakdown:- **Taste:** ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ – The enhanced carbonation levels significantly improve the experience.- **Ease of Cleaning:** ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ – The metal body makes it easy to wipe down before storage.- **Carbonation Capacity:** ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ – This unit delivers higher carbonation levels while using less gas.- **Quality:** ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ – The metal construction feels sturdy and built to last.- **Size:** ⭐⭐⭐⭐ – Like my previous unit, this one is quite tall and requires ample storage space. If there were one design improvement I’d suggest, it would be to allow the lever arm to fold down, reducing the required top clearance for storage.- **Weight:** ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ – While heavier than plastic models, it’s by no means excessively heavy.Overall, this unit is a game-changer. If you're serious about carbonation, this is the one to get!

I bought this Aarke carbonator over 2 years ago from Amazon. It replaced a Soda Stream Genesis that I had (still have) several years ago. II carbonate 2-3 bottles of water daily. I find the Aarke to be very substantial and easy to use. The only maintenance is to screw in the cylinder which is very simple. It is all metal as opposed to the Soda Stream Gensis, and it looks great on my counter. I personally do not use any of the flavors in my water; I like plain bubbly water. It has really increased my daily water intake. I buy my replacement cylinders directly from Soda Stream, and they deliver right to my door. Put your empties in the box, put the included return label on the box, and send them right back. Soda Stream bottles work perfectly with the Aarke. This Aarke is one of the most used items in my kitchen. If something ever happened to my house, this would be the first item I would replace. I cannot say enough about how much I really like it. This Aarke uses the blue screw-in cylinders. Hint: if you use bagged salad, put the salad in a zipper bag and fill it with air from the Aarke. The salad greens will last and stay crunchy in the refrigerator much longer.

Thoroughly happy with it! As much sparkling water as my family drinks we will have a ROI within 6 months or less. Not only that but it is well built and designed. This is definitely my new favorite kitchen device.

I almost never bother to write a review but this thing is fantastic and I wish I’d bought it years ago. What an absolute delight it is to sparkle one’s own water!

The AARKE has a two year warranty. I'm starting to wonder if their customer service team will respond to us before it runs out. STAY AWAY FROM THIS COMPANY. The unit looks nice, sure, but you are better off with another brand. Worst customer service experience in my life dealing with AARKE. DO NOT BUY.The machine worked well as any other device for about three months until it abruptly broke. Did some troubleshooting using AARKE's recommended fixes to no avail. AARKE advertises their warranty as a selling point and their website states that "we are committed to ensure our products are at their best." Let me tell you this is not the case.Processed a customer support ticket on their website and they just...ghosted us. Seriously, for two whole months they did not respond at all. We sent in multiple tickets. FINALLY, my wife gets an email from them stating that they switched the company that they use to process and respond to their customer support claims. OK, I guess that explains the radio silence, but some communication in the interim would have been nice.I'd love to tell you that once we got in contact with this new company, they were able to process an exchange for a working unit. Unfortunately, that did not happen. They asked us to send in a bunch of information about our unit so they can process the claim and make sure it was legit. We had to send in all of the typical information (model number, etc.) and also a bunch of pictures that they made us take of the unit from all angles. That was about a month and a half ago - no follow-up from the company since that time. We've attempted to contact them several times since then, they have simply stopped responding. I really would recommend not buying anything from AARKE; if you run into an issue with your unit, you are just out of luck.

Love this. Easy to use and love the way it works.