Product review (5 stars): Fresh Ice Cubes on Demand - Love It!
We enjoy making lots of icy beverages during the summer months & keeping ice on hand is always a challenge.  I would either run out or not use it fast enough and it would get that freezer burn taste - bleah.  In less than 20 minutes, I can make enough fresh ice for a couple of tasty icy beverages.  I keep a fresh bag of ice in the freezer and when it starts to run low, I just turn on the ice maker and let it do its thing.  It's so much easier than dealing with the ice cube trays and less expensive than having an ice maker in the door - traditionally they haven't worked well for me anyway.  The bonus was the amount of space I gained in the freezer & I was able to toss the silicon ice trays that are fantastic when they're new but have a short lifespan.  I'll admit, this was on my wishlist for a while.  Let's face it, it's not a need - but we're enjoying having it more than I ever expected.  An added bonus ~ if you have a "margarita machine" these small ice cubes turn into wonderful snow - the hardness is just right so the beverages have a smooth consistency.  In terms of set up, it was very easy - I just followed the directions that came with the unit, let it sit for 2 hours for the refrigerant to settle, and cleaned it well.  Overall, it's a great little unit.