5812C ice Makers countertop
[{'review_meta': 'Reviewed in the United States on May 13, 2021', 'review_star': 'a-icon a-icon-star a-star-5 review-rating', 'review_body': 'There are undoubtedly cheaper ice machines on the market, but I consider this one well worth the total $160 or so that I spent on it.\nI\'m physically disabled and living in an assisted-living facility where the aides are stretched very thin. I hate to ask them for little niceties like a cup of ice, and now that I have my neat little ice machine there\'s no need to ask anyone for ice, whenever I want it.\nThe on-site maintenance guy was able to get my ice machine set up and working in literally minutes, and within a quarter of an hour I had my first batch of ice. I chose the "small" setting, which results in little hollow "bullets" of ice, per the product photo.\nThe ice machine does make some noise, but I find it fairly easy to ignore, even at night. The ice machine does need to have water added to its tank occasionally, but that\'s very easy to do, and I\'ve only had to add water twice this past five days.\nThis little ice machine was a great purchase!'}, {'review_meta': 'Reviewed in the United States on April 12, 2021', 'review_star': 'a-icon a-icon-star a-star-5 review-rating', 'review_body': 'This ice maker is fantastic! It makes such crunchy ice! It’s fast and not very noisy! And if the ice starts to melt, it just reuses that water to make new ice! It’s also not very large so it doesn’t take up a lot of space! 10/10 would recommend.'}, {'review_meta': 'Reviewed in the United States on April 16, 2021', 'review_star': 'a-icon a-icon-star a-star-5 review-rating', 'review_body': 'I bought another one on here and returned it because it was so loud, much louder than our dishwasher! This one produces beautiful bullet ice cubes that are NOT sopping wet and it does it quickly and quietly.'}, {'review_meta': 'Reviewed in the United States on April 20, 2021', 'review_star': 'a-icon a-icon-star a-star-5 review-rating', 'review_body': "We've been in the market for a while onto which ice machine maker we would buy. We finally decided to invest in one for our trailer that met our needs. My husband wanted an ice machine maker that had a quick turnaround. So we chose that Antarctic star portable automatic ice maker. My husband was really excited to open the Box when it arrived. Upon opening the Box we were happy with the size of the machine. We found it to fit perfectly on our camping trailer counter. But what has made us most happy with the Antarctic star is that you can enjoy ice within 6 minutes from pressing the start button. I was surprised and happy with how large the ice basket is, it can sure hold a lot. I am able to feel a large freezer baggie with one water serving to the machine. The one thing I love the most is how easy it is to use. With a push of the button ,I am able to select between smalle ice cubes and large ice cubes. There is also a light indicator to tell me when the ice basket is full and when the water level is low. Overall I love this machine and I give it a 10 out of 10. I highly recommend this machine to anyone who wants ice while camping or at home. It's going to make our summer a little cooler."}, {'review_meta': 'Reviewed in the United States on April 15, 2021', 'review_star': 'a-icon a-icon-star a-star-5 review-rating', 'review_body': 'I love this ice maker, the small size setting is my favorite. The small size are perfect fir the blender.\nEasy set-up and no issue with the flavor, I do use filter water to make the ice.\nThe fan was a bit loud but I moved it away from a cabinet and it made a big difference.'}, {'review_meta': 'Reviewed in the United States on April 12, 2021', 'review_star': 'a-icon a-icon-star a-star-5 review-rating', 'review_body': "This is Great!! Small but makes ice cubes fast the lil bit of water goes along way. So happy I got this one it's easy too use makes ice fast."}, {'review_meta': 'Reviewed in the United States on May 10, 2021', 'review_star': 'a-icon a-icon-star a-star-5 review-rating', 'review_body': 'This is a great option for those that want a pebble ice machine but don’t want to pay the $500 price tag! I bought this because I am obsessed with Swig and wanted to save some money and make them for myself at home. I love how easy it is to use- just press the power button and select the size. I love the crunchiness of the ice and how long it keeps my drinks cold. If you want the ice to last even longer, it keeps its shape especially well in a hydroflask or similar container and lasts all day. The shape of the ice fits easily into our kids’ water bottles (much better than regular ice) and they can put it in themselves. It does make noise but nothing more than a dishwasher does. I highly recommend this product if you are considering an ice machine and aren’t sure which one to grab.'}, {'review_meta': 'Reviewed in the United States on April 11, 2021', 'review_star': 'a-icon a-icon-star a-star-5 review-rating', 'review_body': 'Easy to use ice maker for out by the pool! Love it! Makes just the perfect amount and quickly too!'}, {'review_meta': 'Reviewed in the United States on August 29, 2021', 'review_star': 'a-icon a-icon-star a-star-5 review-rating', 'review_body': 'I love ice! I don’t have a ice making fridge and don’t have the patience for ice trays making this machine a great investment. I was used to buying bag ice at the food store at least once a week which I didn’t not enjoy because of the plastic bags I was throwing away. The machine is quiet, takes up little counter space and makes ice quickly. I usually focus on making all my ice for the week in one day and then bought a bin for the freezer same as if I had an ice maker. The machine is quiet and usually the only noise I hear is the sound of the cubes dropping into the ice bucket. One thing to note is, the ice bucket does NOT keep the ice cold so if you don’t use the ice right away or move it to the freezer it will melt and be recycled within the machine to make more ice. I did the math and by purchasing this machine I am not only saving money, but also reducing my plastic usage which is a win for me! Photo 1- the amount made overnight, Photo 2- ice after about 4 hours Photo 3- the container I bought to store my ice'}, {'review_meta': 'Reviewed in the United States on July 7, 2021', 'review_star': 'a-icon a-icon-star a-star-5 review-rating', 'review_body': "I love this ice maker!! I like my drinks super cold and use a lot of ice. I would always try not to hog all the ice daily and usually went without because I didn't want to be greedy. Now, I use all the ice I want! I even use a ton when mixing my crystal light, so it's frosty cold from the moment I make it. It no longer matters how much I take, because it's replaced within minutes!\nAs for the logistics of this machine, we keep it on the counter with nothing around it. I keep it constantly filled with filtered water and on all the time. The ice melts pretty quick, but it uses the melted water to make more. I moved some to the freezer, just in case, but it makes more so fast, that we haven't needed backup. I have run the self cleaning once. Didn't expect much because it's constantly running clean water through. After it ran the cycle, I was a little surprised there was a little bit of black stuff to wipe out, so I think it helped. As for the noise, it isn't silent, but not disturbing. It sounds like my dishwasher, but that's only when it's making ice. Typical kitchen type noise.\nI highly recommend this ice maker!!"}]