During testing, the ice block was well formed and easier to break apart than the block made by other machines.

And actually, several other brands carry ice makers that are nearly identical except for the logo (like the Igloo ICE103).If you're not familiar with nugget ice, it's a soft and chewable type of ice that's best used for blended drinks like smoothies, frozen margaritas. We gave its compact countertop ice maker a try to see if it lives up to the brand’s storied reputation. Check the ice maker in the freezer to ensure the wire signal arm is allowed to go in the up or down position. It is recommended to change the water filter first but if the condition still occurs then you want to check for a saddle valve, a water valve not turned on all the way or a kinked water supply line.

In terms of customization, you have your choice of three ice sizes, and the size corresponds to thickness rather than length. That said, the high yield did impress us, so we think it's well worth it for the output and low noise level alone. The top control panel has indicators for ‘Add Water,’ ‘Ice Full,’ and ‘Power,’ along with settings for ‘Small’ or ‘Large’ ice cubes. pounds of ice per hour, and the double-pane reservoir holds roughly 3 pounds of ice and prevents it from melting longer than any other ice machine we tried.The machine’s controls allow you to choose between two thicknesses of ice, which is useful if you are in a warmer room. You can choose one of three different ice sizes and set the 18-hour timer to make ice on your schedule. The machine can be tricky to drain since it's so big and heavy, so you may want to lay a dish towel underneath to pick up any dribbling during the draining process. This model produces clear ice—which keeps carbonated drinks fizzy for longer—in much bigger batches than our other picks. Some of these machines have ice-thickness controls with plus and minus buttons to add or take away freezing time, but we found them to be temperamental.