We are a large family that hosts many Birthday parties and cookouts especially in the Summer and keeping up with ice is something that is always hard for us. This ice maker has been super helpful ever since we got it. I like the stylish design and it fits perfectly on our counter top and also on our outdoor picnic table. I can't wait to take it camping with us this Summer to keep our drinks cold and keep our cooler full of ice instead of driving to the store to buy more. It was super easy to set up after taking out of the box. (There's a few instructions to follow before first use). New ice was made every 5-6 minutes on average and as soon as the basket was full of ice the ice full indicator light came on. The ice comes out small but I love that because it is of a perfect size to throw in our water bottles and our glasses. This product is really neat, works well and keeps our beverages really cold.