After 3 months of daily use, here’s my brutally honest take on this $3,000 nugget ice maker.

The Good:

• Space-saving genius: At just 20" wide, it tucks under my apartment kitchen cabinet perfectly—no side clearance needed. My cat now uses the empty space as a nap zone.

• Ice production wizardry: Wakes up faster than me on Monday mornings—makes chewable nugget ice in 3 minutes flat. The 167lb/day claim holds true during my BBQ parties.

• Stealth mode quiet: The soft hum is quieter than my fridge. I’ve caught guests staring at it, convinced it’s broken because it’s so silent.

The Bad:

• Warranty bait-and-switch: That "3-year warranty"? Only applies to commercial use. For homes like mine—just 1 year. Feels like getting a sports car with bicycle tires.

• Protruding personality: The bin sticks out 4" beyond my standard counter. My shins have memorized this the hard way during midnight ice raids.

• Sensor tantrums: Like a moody artist, it sometimes stops production until I manually jiggle the ice pile. Not ideal when prepping for 20 guests.

Pro Tips:

• Filter or regret: The $125 filtration add-on is mandatory—my first batch without it tasted like metallic pennies.

• Leg-less installation: Ditch the adjustable legs under standard cabinets. The unit sits flush without them.

• QR code lifesaver: That little code on the side? Scanned it during a cleaning panic—had the manual in seconds.

Final Verdict: 4/5 stars. It’s the Tesla of undercounter ice makers—glorious when working, expensive to maintain, and occasionally needs a reboot. Worth it for ice addicts; overkill for occasional users.