This ice machine saved us a ton of money this summer. We live in Phoenix and are constantly using ice thru the summer months. Our new refrigerator can't keep up with ice supply, so we purchased one of these ice makers. It makes ice fast and enough to bag and store. I loved this machine so much, I purchased one for my daughter who is always entertaining and always having to buy bagged ice (which is not cheap these days). She no longer has to buy ice. A great product for a great price.