Product Review: Portable Ice Maker1. First Impression: Ice. It's a simple thing, but essential for everything from keeping drinks cool to, well, not melting in the summer heat. My old ice cube trays were a relic of the past, so I decided to upgrade to this portable ice maker. My initial impression upon unboxing was, "Wow, this thing is sleek!" It's compact, stainless steel, and looks ready to churn out ice like a frosty little factory. Plus, the fact that it's portable makes it perfect for my motorhome adventures.2. Pros: * Portable (Perfect for Motorhomes): This ice maker's portability is a game-changer. It's small enough to fit comfortably in my motorhome, and I can easily move it around as needed. No more relying on campground ice or lugging bags of ice from the store. It's like having a personal ice-making oasis on wheels. * Fast Ice Production (Ice in a Flash): This thing makes ice fast. It churns out ice cubes in about 6 minutes. That's way faster than my old ice trays, which took, like, a geological epoch. I can have a glass of ice water in no time. * Bullet Ice (Nice Shape): The bullet-shaped ice cubes are a nice touch. They're smooth and fit easily into glasses. They also melt a little slower than traditional ice cubes, which means my drinks stay colder for longer. * Self-Cleaning Function (Easy Maintenance): The self-cleaning function is a lifesaver. It makes it easy to keep the ice maker clean and running smoothly. No more scrubbing ice trays! * 26lbs/24H Capacity (Plenty of Ice): This little machine can produce up to 26 pounds of ice in 24 hours. That's more than enough ice for me, even on the hottest days. I could probably supply ice for the entire campground (though I'm not sure I want to). * Handle (Easy to Move): The built-in handle makes it easy to move the ice maker around. It's a small detail, but it makes a big difference in terms of convenience.3. Cons: * Noise (A Little Loud): The ice maker does make some noise while it's running. It's not excessively loud, but it's noticeable. It's like a tiny, ice-making robot working diligently. * Ice Storage (Limited): The ice storage bin is relatively small. It holds enough ice for a few drinks, but you'll need to empty it periodically if you're making a lot of ice.4. Overall Thoughts: This portable ice maker is a fantastic addition to my motorhome. It's fast, efficient, and makes great ice.5. Suggestions for Improvement: * Quieter Operation: Reducing the noise level would be a welcome improvement. * Larger Ice Storage Bin: A slightly larger ice storage bin would be helpful.6. Recommendation: I highly recommend this portable ice maker to anyone who needs a convenient and efficient way to make ice, especially those who are on the go. It's perfect for RVs, boats, camping trips, or even just for home use. It's a small appliance that makes a big difference in terms of convenience and keeping things cool. Just be aware that it's a little noisy and that the ice storage is limited. But overall, it's a great product that's perfect for my icy beverage needs. It’s like having a personal bartender who specializes in ice!

Very simple to set up, and is true to it's 100 lbs. rating. I installed this unit in our garage running from an outdoor hose bib. Easy push-to-connect fillings. Unit DOES require drainage and is gravity fed - use some risers when setting the machine (cinder blocks for our application). Installed an in-line Waterdrop filter, making all runoff/drainage potable water that is captured in a 5gal bucket. You can recirculate the captured water back to the machine using the provided water bottle hose to eliminate waste. Once your drain water has been depleted, simply turn on your tap again to repeat the process. We found that our ideal size setting is about -2 minutes, but that may adjust as we head into the warmer months of summer. Family of six, and we have plenty of ice for two days after running the machine for about five hours. This will be a game changer when we need to produce ice quickly for our Florida hurricanes. Highly recommend!

I set this up in my office at work. The humming noise when it was running was so loud that I eventually had to remove it. This was the only negative thing I noticed about the ice maker. It was easy to set up and use, and the ice is wonderful - small, perfectly chewable nuggets. This would be fine as long as you don’t need to sit close to the ice maker while it is running.

I love this nugget ice maker! It makes ice pretty fast too. I never use the ice dispenser in my refrigerator any longer!

I picked up this Antarctic Star Ice Maker because I have been wanting to try one after running out of ice all last summer due to filling coolers and drinking lots of ice water during some really hot nights. I also wanted to have one in case I forget to take my large, insulated cup of ice to work daily for my drinks - I like my drinks cold (I only have a mini fridge at work with a tiny freezer - it takes forever to freeze a tray of ice cubes)First off - I like it! Out of the box - it's heavier than I thought it would be. I think the brushed steel looks great. After finding and removing "ALL" the bits of packing tape, I added the handle, gave it a quick clean, filled it with water to the fill line, turned it on, and then ran it through a cleaning cycle. Next I refilled it and started it up. It dropped 9 fairly small bullet ice cubes into the basket 7.5 minutes later. I tossed those in my insulated ice water bottle. 7.5 minutes later I did that again and I was good to go for the day. The ice was soft and clear. I like the bullet shape because I feel the increase in surface area of the ice should cool the drink faster. I went off and did a bit of work and the next thing I know there was a half basket of ice ready to go. I didn't think the ice maker was all that loud when operating - but it's not silent. My only complaint so far was it was a little hard to "Intuitively" figure out if I was turning it off or putting it into a standby mode initially, when I hit/held the power button. I think a green light, red light, no light LED power button scheme would be a nice addition.I am already looking forward to the summer. I always ending up using all the ice in the refrigerator ice bin to fill large, insulted mugs or to fill coolers for fishing, keeping drinks on ice in the car when I'm out hiking or biking, and when heading out to lakes for the day, etc. which leaves no ice for drinks at home. Running this in tandem with the fridge, I can get ice for drinks in as fast as 7.5 minutes now. I am hoping my solar generator can power this portable model, also. I was at a concert in the dessert last year (tents and coolers) and it was 94 degrees out. Ice was costing a ton at the venue and melting fast. It would be great to keep the bagged ice in the spare space in the coolers and use this fresh ice for drinks. Fingers crossed that my generator can handle the wattage.All in all - I am very happy with this product.

It can be built into your cabinet OR stand alone. We bought it for the house but decided to relocate it to the airplane hangar so we can have a drink with ice when we are out there working. Great Ice quality. It comes with the hoses and scoop and water lines for easy set up. Would buy again!