ecozy Smart Nugget Ice Maker Countertop, First Full-Color Smart Panel Ice Machine with APP Control, Double-Layer Insulation, 44 lbs/24H Soft Pellet Chewable Ice, Pull-Out Water Tank, Self-Cleaning

This review is based on the fact I've used it for a week. the ice basket is small, based on previous ice makers which i replaced BUT its quick to refill. the light makes it easy to see the ice. the size is incredible for what you get, the basket and tank are very easy to clean. the cleaning cycle is done with the press of a few buttons. I do not use the app so I cannot review it but the touch panel gives more than enough options for me and is easy to see and use the functions. the tank to fill is easily filled, either using a pitcher or taking it to the water cooler and filling it outside the machine. I have no cons, at all, at this time. the physical size of the device and tank and bin are what they are and as is, is perfect on this unit. Too small is a personal preference and should never be rated as a CON, you cannot change it, if you want something bigger, buy a bigger ice machine. I like it a lot though a bit pricy, but the functions out strip some of the more basic machines and thus far I do recommend this.

We had this machine for less than 6 months and it is now leaking water everywhere. I did the weekly cleaning and maintained it as the guide specifies. I have done all I can yo try and troubleshoot the machine. I am past the 30 day return window. I would not recommend this machine despite loving it while it worked. At this price point I would expect it to last longer than 6 months. The machine was easy to setup. The cleaning was tedious but thats the case with most of these types of countertop ice makers. The noise level was again on par with an appliance like this. The ice was amazing and produced a good amount.

About a year ago, I purchased a lesser ice machine that made the same type of nugget ice cubes, but you get what you pay for, and it didn't last a year. That was my first exposure to these types of machines. I didn't necessarily know what to look for when buying one. Now being more knowledgeable, and the prices, or the price difference between the lesser models and a model like this with the "bells & whistles", I found it was WAAAAY worth the extra money to pay up for the extra features. Starting in the beginning, after pulling the machine from the box was pretty straightforward. You're supposed to let the machine sit for about an hour to let the cooling fluid settle. It wasn't such a big deal, as I read the included instruction book while waiting. Other than using some of the features, using the machine is pretty simple and straightforward. The lesser model (Purchased on Amazon) had a design defect, where the ice would build up at the top, and the basket would never fully fill up! That's not an issue with this unit. I like the fact that this machine has a built in lite. I LOVE the fact it has a built-in cleaning feature. TRUST ME, YOU'RE GOING TO THANK YOURSELF FOR GETTING THIS machine with this FEATURE ALONE! This device has a unique feature that tests the quality of the water. This is actually important with ice machines, because if you use tap water, it has more particles in it and will affect any ice machine!! Look, I'm guilty of using tap water from time to time, in a pinch, when I've run out of bottled water. However, i didn't realize it could damage these types of machines. There are a few other features, like a time and room temperature display, and a timer to turn the machine on. I didn't think I'd need the timer, because I work from home and use the ice constantly. However, what I found was that with my previous machine, if the ice in the bin melted from a lack of use, the water was recycled back to making more ice. With this machine, when the bin fills, the machine turns off. Once off, if the ice cubes melt, yes, it goes back to being recycled to make more ice, but once the machine turns off, it doesn't come back on until you press the start button. I'd prefer it stayed on and whenever i go for ice, the bin is ready and full, but with all the other great features this ice machine has, and it's less than $100 more than the lesser models, I believe it's well worth getting a better machine with all the great features. I highly recommend this product!

This is a nice machine, and it makes crunchy nugget ice, but not “Sonic” ice. This is really being picky, perhaps, but if it Is important for you to get the soft chewy crunch very similar to what you get at Sonic, this machine is a little bit off the mark. The app connects easily and works well. The appearance is nice; however, whether you view the colorful control panel as a nice touch or a little too much attention grabbing may depend on your taste. I really like the TDS sensor, but the number the ice maker was displaying was considerably different than the tester I purchased to measure our tap water. I am not sure which one was off, and I have not run any kind of calibration test, but at least with this machine, you have something with which you can compare one water source to another. The unit makes nice, clear ice quickly and the ice stayed in the bin for quite a while (seems to be pretty well insulated). The bin is a little bit on the small side, but big enough to get the job done. The water reservoir is not very big, and there is no option to add additional capacity, but again, it does the job and refilling is very easy. The good part about that is that it doesn’t take up too much space on the counter top, and it fits easily under standard cabinets. One review said that this ice maker does not recycle the water from the melted ice, but it does in fact do so. The unit is reasonably quiet, but you will know that it is running when it is making ice - it is not whisper quiet, but I wouldn’t expect it to be. This machine is priced lower than some and seems to be a quality product, it just doesn’t make the type of ice I was trying to get. I returned this ice maker and bought another one made (marketed) by a very large US corporation, and it makes ‘softer’ ice, more like the “Sonic” ice I wanted.