Product review (5 stars): Updates during 3 1/2 years of use (still 5 stars)
The product arrived timely - actually before I expected it. That's a PLUS. As shared in previous reveiws, I was expecting the first few batches of ice to have a plastic taste but that diminished after 5-6 batches. The large ice cubes are perfect size for drinks and I use about 2 Britta pitcher fills for 2 gallon bags of ice to store in the freezer. This unit is NOT a freezer, as indicated in previous posts. The only downside to this machine is when the water is filling for the next freeze, the unit makes a screeching noise which lasts for 2-3 minutes then stops. I banged it on the side and it stopped temporarily but that's not the solution! LOL It's tolerable but annoying since I work from home and the ice maker is within earshot. This unit looks good on my cabinet and is about the size I expected even though dimensions aren't available on Amazon. You have to look it up elsewhere. It's about 12" wide, 14" deep and 14" tall. It weighs in around 20 lbs or so. Except for the screeching noise, I would highly recommend this unit.
*UPDATE* It's now March 4th,2011, and the little ice maker is truckin' along. I am very happy with my purchase. The screeching is not as loud - maybe with time it will stop? ~SMILE~
*UPDATE* July 1,2011. Last week, it made one LOUD pathetic SQUAWK, but kept working and the screeching has stopped! YAY! Makes you scratch your head and go "hmmmmm". I make ice about once a week and store in gallon baggies for the week - quite convenient. So far, so good.
*****I updated from a 4 to a 5 star after the screech stopped.
*UPDATE* Well, it's December 23, 2012 and we are still plugging along! The screeching never returned and this product continues to perform very well. It if went "belly-up" tomorrow, I would buy another of the same brand as I give it a pretty good workout on a regular basis and am pleased that it's still working.
*UPDATE* November 22, 2014. Unfortunately, my unit went "belly up" in July, so I purchased another on sale @ local retailer, deciding to go less expensive and see if this one lasts as long. I was very happy while this one was working, and still highly recommend this product.