I've only had this for a few months, but I LOVE Igloo ice maker. It doesn't make a lot, but I have doubled my water intake. After I fill the machine with bottled water, it keeps going till the basket is full, then I put the cubes in a plastic bag, and put in the freezer. I do this twice a week.   I highly doubt it makes 26 lbs in a day, but it still works for me. You have to be available to empty the basket, before you make more. All in all, it's great.