Product review (5 stars): Silent, Large-Ice Making Machine THAT LASTS!
I researched a lot of ice machines & a lot of customer reviews before realizing that most machines are loud and produce somewhat small and wet ice. The machines aren't good for storing the ice, just making it, and good luck in finding a machine that will have good capacity without breaking down on you shortly after arrival (if it doesn't already arrive broken). I finally chose one based on its looks, figuring I had nothing to lose. Boy, was I lucky because I'm extremely happy with this device.

It makes ice very quietly. You can hear the machine is on, but you don't notice it in the background.

The ice is not extremely frozen when done, but immediately tranferring it to the freezer totally and completely remedies this.

The bin is larger than expected, and is about the capacity of . . . imagine a loaf of bread. Cut off about five slices. Maybe six. This is the tray , though it's a bit thicker than a regular loaf. Just a visual. I wish I had one beforehand, I had no idea what to expect.

I'm extremely happy with this product.

If you are reading reviews for ice makers, then you are obviously in the market. Here is a tip my mother taught me: get a ziplock bag and fill it up with the ice to put in your freezer. That is the best way to store the ice. That way when it's time to get the ice, if any stick together (which for the most part, they do not for me) you can just drop the ziplock on the counter and they will immediately crack apart. Voila!

UPDATE: Using my ice machine as I type, and wanted to update my Post to say that I've had NO PROBLEMS with it since receipt....and it's been 2.5 years. Still works fabulously!