Product review (5 stars): Ivation portable compact ice maker
I've had a chance to use a couple other models of Ivation portable ice machines, they are all pretty similar in performance. This machine is a nice compact size, so it will live in our camper for vacation time. No more buying ice or hauling around drippy ice chests! :)

This ice machine only makes one size cube, the other models give you 2 and 3 different sizes to choose from. As far as the sizes go, there really isn't that much of a difference. The larger size is what I like anyways because it doesn't melt as fast in your drink. If you empty the basket as it fills up this machine has the ability to make up to 26.5 lbs. of ice in a 24 hour period.

There is a large see through window so you can see how full the basket is. Each batch only takes about 6 minutes to make, so if you use it up faster than you can store it, you're only a few minutes away from another batch! Smart alerts will let you know if the ice bin is full or if the machine has run out of water.

We use bottled and filtered water since we live in a hard water area and don't want to take a chance of clogging up the machine. Filtered water makes better tasting ice anyways. If you have good water this machine would be even more perfect, just add water from the tap!

The ice will melt if you don't use it right away, but the water recirculates and gets formed into new cubes so nothing is wasted. When you aren't going to be using it drain the water from the small drain plug at the back, or just pick it up and pour it out. Every once in awhile you can run a bit of white vinegar through with the water to help remove any water deposits and if you need to clean it, then dump the water and rinse it out.

These little ice machines are great, I would not want to be without one now that I know how convenient they are!

Free product sample received for review purposes.