We purchased this ice maker after the one in our refrigerator quit working.  We plan on remodeling our kitchen in the next year, so we did not want to invest the extra money to repair the old refrigerator.  However, running to the store to get bags of ice was also an inconvenience and added cost.  We researched multiple models and brands and settled on the top 2 positive reviewed appliances from third party companies.  The other model was discontinued, so we went with this machine.  Shipping was fast, set up was easy, and it definitely provides 50 pounds of ice a day.  Great product!