We wanted a stand alone icemaker for our office break room. Refrigerator/freezers don't make enough ice quickly enough to support a couple dozen employees. We designed the cabinet and installation area in advance for this unit. It came as described - LED light and drain pump included. Having had experience with all manner of icemakers - we also had an inline filter installed in advance. It produces plenty of ice and runs like a champ. Yes - it's a little noisy, but it has a compressor - what do you expect? Keep in mind... This is an ICE MAKER not a FREEZER. The ice is continuously being made, and continuously melting. There is no REAL storage. So you are always using electricity AND water. If you are looking for an ICE maker because you work in the garage on weekends or have a gathering at your house every other week - you are paying highly for the convenience of having a lot of ice on demand. You could, of course, turn it off in between needs. We have been VERY happy with this unit up until now. It is now a little more than 4 years later and the unit had had it's very first issue about 6 weeks ago. Tech-support has basically informed me of the solution, but they do not have their own, nor recommend authorized service providers. Finding a technician to work on it has been a struggle - even in a very large metropolitan city. My guess is that when all is said and done - it would be easier and far faster to just buy a new unit. Probably just a different brand...

SO FAR SO GOOD

Its a very good machine

Works great, not sure how many pounds makes a day but makes enough for 2 medium size coolers.

This machine makes ice quickly. Much faster than the twice as more expensive Kitchenaid that I replaced when it quit working after 5 years. Other reviews have noted that it is noisy. Yes it is. Other reviews have noted that you sometimes have to help to break the sheets into the individual cubes. Yes you do. Above all, it makes clear ice faster than you can use it, and the ice container can be removed while full of ice so it can easily be transferred into a cooler. Despite its flaws it is well worth the price.

product is ok but no light inside