Silonn Nugget Ice Maker Countertop, Chewable Pebble Ice Machine, 33 lbs Daily Output, Includes Ice Scoop, Portable Pellet Ice Maker with Self-Cleaning, for Home Kitchen Office Use, Black

So far this ice maker has performed admirably, but stay tuned.Pros: fast ice, nice soft crunch, larger capacity than my other purchases, reasonably efficient cleaning mode.Cons: squeaky noise (cleaning needed).As I said earlier "stay tuned" review is ongoing, but so far so good!

I previously owned the original Opal ice maker - I backed it on Kickstarter and had the first build before GE bought them. It was amazing, for years. And then it wasn't.This one was the right price point and I was hopeful. It has exceeded my expectations.At first glance I was skeptical - it's ice basket is considerably smaller than the Opal. It hasn't been an issue, because it makes new ice, so fast. Also a bonus - it takes up much less room! My picture shows how much space it takes on a standard counter depth.I store the scoop with a small microfiber cloth because the basket drips water when you remove it to fill - makes for fast clean up and keeps it tidy. Makes sure you follow set up directions and leave it upright for 24 hours before you plug it in.It is not silent - the compressor makes some noise, but, that is unavoidable with this style of machine and to be expected.

As other reviews have stated, this works great for a month or two. Then the squeaky deafening noises start. Too bad - it made great ice

We prefer the small ice chips. This does a great job making ice. We haven't needed to take anywhere but the footprint isn't too big. It's super easy to use, and the ice tastes great. It would be great if it was less expensive though.

Finally, an inexpensive machine that makes actual nugget ice! This is EXACTLY like the ice at chick-fil-a and sonic. It's very soft and the nuggets are small, perfect for mixed drinks. You should know that the machine doesn't keep the ice cold so as it melts in the basket, the water is pushed back through the machine to make new ice. We use reusable storage bags to store our ice in the freezer for later use. It's great for entertaining as it makes ice very fast and a little water goes far. We use distilled water in it to prevent buildup and try to clean it biweekly. It has a self clean cycle as well that helps with cleaning. A little warm water and white vinegar keeps it going. I'm very happy with this purchase!

Not that I’m an expert with ice machines because I’m not. This machine is okay. Makes ice fast but the ice melts quickly. When put in the freezer it all freezes together and can be a pain. Works good if your on top of emptying and refilling the ice it make and adding water.

This machine makes small chunks, instead of the cone looking ones that our other unit made. The ice is more like hospital ice, small cubes/chunks and easy to chew ... It seems to last longer than the other shape. So far we love it !

I love nugget ice and I always have wanted an ice maker that will make it. My refrigerator stopped producing ice but otherwise works great. I saw this item on sale and thought I would try it. I love it. I left it sat for 24 hours as suggested and right at the 24 hour mark I started it up. It makes ice fast! The great thing about it that I did not anticipate, is you leave it on and as the ice melts it will recycle the water. It shuts itself off when the ice basket is full and restarts again as it melts. The ice is soft and perfect for eating too. I use spring water and it tastes amazing. It works so fast I am not even bagging the ice, I just start it when I want ice and leave it on and shut it off when I go to bed. It is not any louder than my dishwasher so you hardly hear it. If you like nugget ice and want something that makes it fast and efficiently then this is a must.