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Rating 3.5 out of 5 stars with 350 reviews

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    Rating 3.6 out of 5 stars

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    Rating 3.5 out of 5 stars

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    Rating 4.1 out of 5 stars

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62%would recommend to a friend

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Customers have good things to say about the ice quality and ease of use of the 44 Lb. Portable Nugget Icemaker with Auto Shut-Off, frequently praising the ice's consistency and the machine's convenient size. However, a significant number of customers reported issues with the machine's noise level and its reliability over time. Some also mentioned challenges related to cleaning and the auto shut-off function.

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  • Pros mentioned:
    Ice quality

    Rated 2 out of 5 stars

    Good while it worked.

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    Posted . Owned for 11 months when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Looking over the reviews i had the same issue it lasted a year. Great ice when it worked i bought the extended warranty curious to see how that works since they dont make this anymore.

    No, I would not recommend this to a friend
  • Cons mentioned:
    Noise level

    Rated 1 out of 5 stars

    We do not recommend this!

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    Posted . Owned for 2 weeks when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    This ice maker is terrible. It is 100% normal for ice makers to make some noise, this however is not. It makes a very loud motor noise like the motor is about to freeze up. I wish I could post a video. It is ridiculous! We have had to turn it off several times. It was bad enough that this gift arrived in its original packaging so it was no longer a surprise, but now will need to return or replace it (but no longer have the box) because it is definitely not working right! If I could give it zero stars I would!

    No, I would not recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from InsigniaCustomerSupport
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      Hello, Thank you for taking the time out of your busy schedule to leave a review of the portable Icemaker. I am sorry to read that you are having issues with the unit's motor. Kindly contact us to be able to check all options.

      Grecia M. Insignia Products | https://www.insigniaproducts.com/contact-us BBY-ExBrand_Insignia

  • Cons mentioned:
    Noise level

    Rated 2 out of 5 stars

    Yeah, had I known I would've stopped the purchase.

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    Posted . Owned for 2 weeks when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    My wife purchased this for the kitchen. Noisy from the compressor and cooling fan. Runs nearly 24/7 because the ice isn't refrigerated so it'll melt then get cycled into ice again. The idea of just one size ice cube sucks compared to other brands. The light is just a light, noting special about it.

    No, I would not recommend this to a friend
  • Cons mentioned:
    Noise level

    Rated 1 out of 5 stars

    Buyer beware!

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    Posted . Owned for 1 year when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Very loud. This is my second nugget ice maker to fail. I only used distilled water to avoid sediment or mineral build up which is what caused my first machine to fail. This Ice machine stopped making ice right around 16-17 months old. Best Buy won’t service it, but I’m hoping to find a private party who will repair it. I don’t want to throw another one in a landfill. Very disappointed in Best Buy’s customer service and the company’s sustainability overall. For $350ish, this ice maker should have lasted longer.

    No, I would not recommend this to a friend
  • Cons mentioned:
    Noise level

    Rated 4 out of 5 stars

    Good product

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    Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Love it …. I would give 5 stars but it’s a little noice!!!

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Great ice maker

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    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Makes the best ice, perfect consistency and nugget size.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Ice quality

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Perfect drink ice

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    Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    This ice maker is awesome makes so much ice keeps drinks cold for hours. I don’t regret this purchase. Only had one issue where ice would freeze inside the unit. After running self clean and unplugging for some time, the issue resolved. Nice unit, great quality.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 4 out of 5 stars

    Pellet Ice Maker

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    Posted . Owned for 1.5 years when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    This machine makes a noise when making ice. The ice is little square pellets. Definitely do not use tap water in it. It lasted 18 months before it stopped making ice. It’s not easy to clean. I would recommend this.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Ice quality

    Rated 2 out of 5 stars

    Disappointing

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    Posted . Owned for 6 months when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Bought this in 04/2022 and 6 months later is dead. Water is leaking from reservoir. Been making a horrible noise since it was setup. It makes ice quickly which is great but I’ve been very disappointed with the overall lifespan of it.

    No, I would not recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from InsigniaCustomerSupport
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      Hi there! Thank you for writing a review about our 44 Lb. Portable Nugget Icemaker with Auto Shut-Off! We know how frustrating is that your unit stopped working. We would love to check this situation further with you! Please feel free to contact us at the link below to get assistance with your unit.

      Rudson S.| Insignia Support. https://www.insigniaproducts.com/contact-us BBY-ExBrand_Insignia

  • Pros mentioned:
    Ice quality

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Fantastic ice machine

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    Posted . Owned for 1.5 years when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Makes ice fast! And I love that it is the chewable ice, and not the ovals like other ice machines. Have zero complain\ts and would purchase again in a heartbeat!

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Cons mentioned:
    Noise level, Warranty

    Rated 1 out of 5 stars

    LOUD and Stoped Working

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    Posted . Owned for 11 months when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Stopped working after 10 months, waiting to see how the warranty will be handled. It is also very loud and gets worse the older it gets. Would recommend the GE Opal as an alternative.

    No, I would not recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from InsigniaCustomerSupport
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      Hi Conner,
      We're very sorry to read you are experiencing this issue with one of our products. We would be happy to troubleshoot it and check your options for you. Please feel free to contact us at 1 (877) 467-4289 Daily 8am - 9pm CT, and we will gladly assist you in the best way possible.
      Chelsea
      Insignia Support
      http://www.insigniaproducts.com/ BBY-ExBrand_Insignia

  • Cons mentioned:
    Noise level, Reliability

    Rated 1 out of 5 stars

    Bad ice maker

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    Posted . Owned for 1 year when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Not a good quality product. Very noisy and it lasted a year and 3 months. Of course the warranty is out. I would not recommend this product.

    No, I would not recommend this to a friend
  • Cons mentioned:
    Noise level

    Rated 4 out of 5 stars

    Fast ice.

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    Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    works very well and fast. A little noisy, but not bad.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Cons mentioned:
    Cleaning, Reliability

    Rated 1 out of 5 stars

    Not the best investment

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    Posted . Owned for 1 year when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Stopped working quickly after purchasing. Super hard to clean too.

    No, I would not recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 3 out of 5 stars

    Is 2 yrs about as long as these last?

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    Posted . Owned for 1 year when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Worked wonderfully until it didn’t. It just stopped after about 2 years and the machine seemed to get dirty quickly. Glad I bought Geek Squad

    No, I would not recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Ice quality

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Makes the Good Ice

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    Posted . Owned for 2 weeks when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    You know, the little nuggets? Yeah, that's what it does and it does it all. Haven't ran it empty in a 3 person house with daily fills of water bottles. Volume is probably overkill for 2 or less. Unless you want those good pieces, then, it's the only option.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Love this ice maker.

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    Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    This is a very nice looking unit. It makes the ice all day long if you want it to. I usually run it During the day when I’m at home and at night time and when I’m away I just stop the ice making feature. The ice will eventually melt back into the water tray until you turn it back on and it will start reproducing the ice again. The noise is not too bad. After the first couple of days I got used to it. I usually have my television on so it drowns it out for the most part. I have been using it for at least a month with no issues whatsoever. I’m actually thinking of getting one for my daughter who likes to have parties. It is definitely the right ice for my mixed adult beverages. Any other time of the day I’m drinking iced water so it helps me to stay hydrated. This is definitely a great unit .

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Cons mentioned:
    Cleaning, Noise level

    Rated 1 out of 5 stars

    Not worth it

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    Posted . Owned for 9 months when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Bought this July 2022 and here it is March 2023 and it will no longer cool to keep the ice it makes. Also very noisy and had to clean.

    No, I would not recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from InsigniaCustomerSupport
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      Hi there!

      Thank you for taking the time to review our Insignia™ - 44 Lb. Portable Nugget Icemaker with Auto Shut-Off - Stainless steel, we're very sorry to read you are experiencing this issue with one of our products, please contact our customer service at 1 (877) 467-4289 Daily 8am - 9pm CT, we'll be more than happy to assist you regarding this matter.

      Insignia Support
      Angela
      www.insigniaproducts.com/support BBY-ExBrand_Insignia

  • Rated 4 out of 5 stars

    Cold as ice

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    Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    I like it it makes a lot of ice and keeps it cold I also like the fact it has a cleaning feature and a light it convenient if your getting ice at night no turning on all the lights the only thing that is bothersome is the noises it makes you may think it’s broken but it’s not

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Cons mentioned:
    Noise level

    Rated 2 out of 5 stars

    Sooo LOUD

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    Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    It has made a very loud noise since we first turned it on. Now it has started to intermittently make a noise that sounds like it may explode. I have to turn it off and let it sit for a few minutes and turn it back on.

    No, I would not recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from InsigniaCustomerSupport
      Posted .

      Hello there. Think you for taking the time to leave a review on Insignia™ - 44 Lb. Portable Nugget Icemaker with Auto Shut-Off. We apologize for getting you a unit that is making too much noise. The sound coming from it is normal whenever the unit is dropping the ice. But if this is not the case you experienced, kindly contact us to check what is the problem on the product.
      Mary II Insignia Products II https://www.insigniaproducts.com/contact-us BBY-ExBrand_Insignia