Product review (4 stars): We love it but it's noisy.
Love this ice maker but, it is very noisy. I have it in my man cave next to the TV and when it runs it makes a lot of noise. Maybe there is a way to disable the alarm for when it's full because that is noisy also. Other than that it's great. I especially like that the ice is somewhat soft. My wife loves to chew it. I have had no experience with bad smell or taste. It is worth noting that "you" add the water so I would wonder if that is why some have that problem.