Nugget Ice Maker Countertop, Silonn Chewable Pellet Ice Machine with Self-Cleanin Function, 36lbs/24H Portable Ice Makers for Home Kitchen Officce, Black

I love this ice maker! Ive never owned an ice maker so I have nothing to compare it to, but I am beyond happy with my purchase. I got home late this evening from work and it was on the porch in the upright position. I did not see that its supposed to be upright for 24 hours before plugging it in until after I had it plugged in and making ice. Im hoping that didnt harm it, but its been making ice for a couple of hours and everything seems fine. It's started off kind of slow, a piece of ice here, a piece of ice there... but once it got going it really pumped out the ice. I used the scoop to move the ice around in the basket a couple of times because it will get backed up before the basket is full. It stops with a green light to let you know the basket is full. I pushed some ice around and it started producing more almost immediately. I saw a few reviews that complained about the noise, but im not finding it any louder than a fridge or deep freezer. I took a video but not sure how accurate the noise level is with my phones microphone. Its really not worth waisting anymore time talking about it other than to say dont sleep with it and you should be fine. I got this because Im a fan of ice water and energy drinks poured over ice (There's a 4th of July Monster that is so good over ice!). I also like to chew a bit of ice with each sip. This thing makes the perfect ice for it. Its like Taco Bell or Sonic... even the ice they use for patients in hospitals.. its perfect ice. Pros: Its an ice maker that makes perfect chewable ice and it doesn't break the bank to buy one. Cons: Really, the only con I can think of after a couple hours of use is its not a freezer. So the ice it makes has to be used or tossed, otherwise the ice will melt, drain into the reservoir and be remade. I imagine this would put a lot of strain on the ice maker and burn it out before its time. Plus, the ice would start tasting funky. I highly recommend to anyone that likes ice and likes to chew it.

I’ve wanted a countertop ice maker for a couple years, both because I like the nugget size ice and because I have a teeny tiny refrigerator with a commensurately teeny tiny freezer. And because I don’t always remember to fill the ice trays and put them in the freezer 24 hours before I know I’ll want ice. I picked this brand primarily because of the decent reviews and, honestly, the turquoise color. The color is adorable and accurate to the online photos. I recommend this whole-heartedly. I can’t imagine going back to manual ice trays. It’s easy to use, and a full bucket of ice happens so much more quickly than using ice trays in the freezer. All the manufacturers seem to primarily tout the speed at which you get your first cubes, but what matters to me is how quickly I get a full enough bucket of ice, so I can fill up my 40oz water tumbler. So I tested it: filled it with water, hit the on button, and clicked my stopwatch. It took just over an hour to get a basket full enough to trigger the “blocked chute” auto off. I’ve uploaded a photo of what that looks like. If I wanted an even fuller basket, I’d have to use the scoop to push the ice to the sides to make room for more ice in the center, where the chute is aimed. I can’t be bothered to do that, though, as there’s enough ice for my tumbler at the auto-off point. It’s pretty quiet. I tested it with the NIOSH SLM iPhone app, and it was 55 decibels at about 6 inches away. It doesn’t drown out the kitchen tv while I’m washing dishes, but I can barely hear it in the next room, just enough to know when it stops. Important note: countertop ice makers of this style do not have frozen baskets. That means, as soon as the ice is created, it will start to melt. It doesn’t melt in the hour it takes to get a full enough basket, but you can’t, for example, turn it on at bedtime and have ice waiting for you when you wake up. That’s just a limitation of a countertop ice maker. I’m fine with this; I turn on the ice maker at the same time I start the coffee machine, and by the time I’m finished nursing my coffee, a full-enough basket of ice is ready.

This is my 4th nugget ice maker. These counter-top nugget ice makers last two years with constant use, and that's it. I've had two Opals (first gen and second gen) and a Mueller. This ice maker is fast, which is good. But it is noisy. Most importantly, it's storage capacity is SMALL. I can fill one beer-pint-sized glass and then it's empty. All of these counter-top nugget ice makers are irritating to care for and clean, this one will be no different. There is no such thing as "auto clean." That just means it has a cleaning button. If you like nugget ice or can't live without it (like me!) and can get away with having a small storage capacity, this one works well and the price is great. It is fast which is also great. However, I think it will go to our camper and I'll get a larger one for the house. It's just too noisy and small for our kitchen.

After two years and two months of daily use, through two summers in the Deep South at a house with a pool, with guests for all the usual holidays AND including a full year as the sole ice maker for an adult couple...the fan quit. For about the last month it had been giving indications that something wasn’t normal. After 44 years of marriage, pattern recognition becomes a finely honed survival skill, so when a machine in the kitchen starts acting up you tend to notice it. This past Sunday afternoon I was dozing on the sofa ignoring the TV when this ice maker made a unique noise that woke me up. I can’t describe the actual noise it made (I was dreaming, I swear it shouted something at me) but it was weird enough that I went to check on it. The ice in the bin had melted, the back of the unit felt hot, and the fan wasn’t running. I quickly unplugged the machine without paying attention to the status lights (so unfortunately I don’t know what was displayed) and positioned a small desk fan blowing into the rear vent to cool it down. After 30 minutes I re-powered the unit and it started making ice again, except the exhaust fan was dead. I unplugged and drained it, then removed the rear cover (five screws on the bottom) and used the external fan for cooling to verify the ice maker still worked otherwise, which it did. The fan would start if I gave it an assist, but would not run full speed and would not restart on its own. After several hours I was confident a new fan would fix it. Exact replacement fans are plentiful and inexpensive here on everyone’s favorite home shopping site, just search for the part number printed on the fan motor. For $17 a new fan arrived overnight. Removing the fan from the radiator is super easy (two obvious screws) however unplugging the fan from the controller board and fishing the power wire out with plug intact is extremely difficult. The controller board is mounted inside a plastic box, and getting the cover off the box without full disassembly requires a lot of cussing, needle nosed pliers, and at least one skinned knuckle. Once the controller cover is off, the fan’s power plug had a glob of hot glue covering it and the socket, and the wire was tie-wrapped in a spot that I couldn’t even see at first. The manufacturer doesn’t intend for you to remove this, and if you’re not careful you’ll break the socket off the board or something else. There's lots of wires all bundled together, easy to mess up. If I were to do this again I’d simply cut the wires to the old fan, careful to leave as much length as possible, and splice in the new fan using small wire nuts, or solder and shrink wrap if you prefer. Be sure to clean the dust from the backside/inlet side of the radiator (internal, facing the compressor) using a soft bristle toothbrush. Mine was completely blocked by dust, which is what caused the fan to fail in the first place. This unit does not have an air filter, so if you live in a dusty environment and/or have pets you probably need to open it up and clean the radiator once a year. Before you put the cover back on, blow the whole thing out with compressed air or a leaf blower. As to cleaning the actual ice making “wet” section of this model, I use a hand held steam gun with a flexible nozzle about three times a year and it keeps it clean as new inside. No need for running vinegar through it, it’s not like a coffee pot and doesn’t develop calcium deposits. I use a mild bleach solution for running the built in cleaning cycle while blasting the top out with the steam gun, then thoroughly rinse out the whole thing using the sink hand sprayer. The mold/slime that will develop in the top of the unit comes from exposure to room air. Like most ice makers I’ve ever owned, it’s difficult if not impossible to access the actual ice tray section to hand clean it. AND every ice maker I’ve ever owned will develop mold wherever it’s regularly exposed to room temperature air, so the complaints I’ve read about this unit are not unique to this unit. If your refrigerator has an ice & water dispenser in the door, I discourage you from looking at it too closely with a flashlight or you’ll stop using it. Anyway, the unit has been cleaned and reassembled and making ice again like it was new. While this particular machine has not been subjected to vibration like it might be in a motor home, or rough handling from potable use, it has run for over two (2) years continuously, sometimes needing multiple tank refills per day. I subtract one star for being moderately difficult to repair, but I’d give it 10 stars if I could for being a great value for the money.

I love my new Silonn Nugget Ice Maker! I got it a couple of months ago and purposely waited a few months before reviewing it. This ice maker did not disappoint at all! As soon as I cleaned it and plugged it in, it went to work spitting out ice. It works well and the ice is perfect for drinks or chewing (iykyk). It's just as good as the ice you get from sonic (similar to hospital ice) but better because I now have an unlimited supply! I literally leave this thing on all day and night and it hasn't skipped a beat. I fill it up when I leave for work and there's always a bucket full of ice waiting for me when I get home. I use spring or distilled water in my machine and I run the cleaning feature at least once every two weeks. I haven't had any problems with it to date. The machine is not completely silent but it also isn't noisy. It doesn't take up too much counter space (I have a small kitchen with limited counter space so that was importantly for me) and it comes with a scooper and a hook for the scooper. The ONLY con I can think of (if we can really consider this a con) is that the suction cup that holds the hook onto the machine sometimes fails and lets the scooper fall off of the machine. But I can't even really count that as a con because it doesn't affect how the machine works at all! If you're in the market for an ice maker for your family this is the one! It easily provides ice for my family of 3. The ice that it makes is great and the machine looks good.

So my Silonn Ice Maker quit working 10 months within purchase and I contacted Customer Service to get nothing but road blocks. First they couldn’t locate my purchase on Amazon and required I get a pdf of the receipt which was a feet in it myself. After providing this info, I received this set of instructions below. I contacted them back and told them I was not qualified to work on their equipment. Finally after almost two weeks they agreed to replace my defective unit but didn’t have the model I originally bought in “replacement inventory” even though it was available on Amazon for purchase. So I had to accept a cheaper inferior model. Here’s some of the BS you can expect from this company. AVoid and Buyer beware. Good day! Thank you for all the information you have provided so far. May you lease try these troubleshooting steps: 1. First, check if the water distribution pipe dispenses water. If it's bled (no water flow) or fails to dispense, clean the pipe thoroughly; if cleaning doesn't work, replace the water distribution pipe 2. If the water distribution pipe works normally, check if the compressor starts: touch the evaporator--if it feels cold, the compressor is running; if there's no temperature change, the compressor isn't starting. If the compressor doesn't start, first confirm if the wires on the main board are loose (reconnect any loose wires); if wires are normal, the compressor may be damaged-replace the compressor, and arrange for replacement if the issue isn't solved. 3.If the compressor starts normally, check if the water pump starts: listen for the hum of the pump (running sound = normal, no sound = not working). If the water pump doesn't work, disassemble the pump to check for blockages (clean if there are foreign objects); if cleaning fails or the pump is damaged, replace the water pump. 4. If the water pump works, check for other faults: · Ice full sensor fault: Restart the machine to reset; if the fault persists, replace the ice full sensor. • Defrost water pump fault: Replace the defrost water pump. if replacement doesn't solve the problem, let us know. If all these steps do not resolve the issue. Let us know so we can assist you further. We look forward to your reply and appreciate your cooperation. We aim to resolve this for you as soon as possible. Best regards, Customer Service Team

Absolutely love this ice maker, I can't keep my hands out it. I am an ice chopper. This more than meets my needs. It is always full so I have tons in the freezer. Would buy again and again.

Does not last long if you have hard water