Product review (5 stars): Fantastic!
We are a family of 8 with usually plenty of "extra" friends and family around.  We go through ice quickly and end up buying bags of it because our refrigerator freezer does not produce enough in a timely manner.  I searched around, read all the reviews and decided on this model.  SO glad I did!  This baby cranks out ice quicker than we need it and our temps have been over 100 degrees!  Yeah - imagine having EXTRA ice around!?!?!  I finally started bagging my own ice!  We are having a BBQ this weekend so I am making ice for the drink cooler (cans in a large tub) and want to have some for the cups as well.  I have no doubt we will have plenty of ice to meet our needs!  The machine has a large footprint so if you are devoting counter top space to it be aware that this thing is big!  Also you need to be aware the fan is to the left of the machine if you are standing in front of it.  Ya don't wanna block that with another appliance or things on your counter.  I have had no leaks.  None.  It is pretty quiet but you can hear the water filling up and the cubes dropping and the fan a bit but nothing obnoxious or disruptive. This is a great addition to my kitchen and the price tag very acceptable for a solid constructed, well running, high volume producing ice maker.  Have no worries - buy with confidence. ***** UPDATE**** it has been 6 months and this little powerhouse never missed a beat.  It is going strong and we use it every day to supplement our regular freezers poor ice maker.  GREAT product and I am so glad we bought it!