Product review (4 stars): Works as advertised but a hassle if you need lots of ice
We bought this unit for our basketball playing son who constantly uses ice to treat various aches or pains he gets. It's been working fine for the past couple of months. It makes about 2 or 3 cups of ice cubes in about 1 1/2 hours. Once the ice is made you must use it quickly or put it in the freezer immediately. It will start to melt as soon as it's made since there is no freezer compartment in the unit. If you need a lot of ice, this unit requires a lot of attention. Lights on the unit will signal when the ice cube process is done and also when more water is needed. We turn the unit on when we are home and have to constantly check the unit to either empty the ice basket and put it in our freezer or add water. If you need lots of ice and are willing to put up with the hassle, the price is right.