Product review (5 stars): No more warm drinks!
After 4 months the pump got really loud as I've read in other reviews. I figured there must be  a blockage if the pump won't pump. I drained the water (plug removes easily). Poured in 2 cups whtie vinegar and 1 cup water. Turned it on and ran it for about a minute then turned it off.  Wiped off the ice that began to form with my finger. Ran again for about a minute.  Pulled the drain plug. Added water to about halfway to the max fill line then drained twice and wiped reservoir.  Filled it and made cubes.  No vinegar taste and no noise.

I've had it for a few months now and no issues!  It takes no time at all to make a gallon freezer bag full of ice.  I like to turn everything into a slush.  the different in sizes is the thickness of the ice so they don't look a lot different.  they are bullet shaped.  It is not an ice freezer it's a maker.  they will melt if left.  the water goes back into the reservoir under the ice bucket then back through the process.