Product review (5 stars): Great product
We have had this for awhile and run several loads of ice, each with identical flawless results. Easy to load and clean, we mainly use this for filling some bags for the freezer on a single run now and then and don't leave it on all the time. I could not actually say how it may operate in that case.  it is very quiet, and the operation has been very dependable. Go for it since it's well priced against other types of these models and is likely far better than most of them.