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Rating 4.2 out of 5 stars with 56 reviews

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    Rating 4.2 out of 5 stars

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    Rating 4.4 out of 5 stars

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80%would recommend to a friend

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Customers admire the excellent ice quality and compact size of the 26 lb Countertop Nugget Ice Maker. Many appreciate its speed and efficiency in producing ice. However, some customers find the ice maker to be louder than anticipated during operation. The self-cleaning function and included ice scoop are also positive aspects mentioned by users.

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  • Pros mentioned:
    Ice quality

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Ice maker

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

    Easy to use and pumps out ice with no issues, easy recycle

    I would recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from NewAir Team
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      Thank you for the 5-star review and for posting your comments in regards to this product. We highly appreciate your feedback. Thank you for choosing Newair. newair

  • Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Good little ice maker

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

    It does what it says and it’s easy enough to clean.

    I would recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from NewAir Team
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      Thank you for the 5-star review and for posting your comments in regards to this product NIM026MBN0. We highly appreciate your feedback and we are glad to hear you like the unit's features. Thank you for choosing Newair! newair

  • Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Gift Review

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

    Bought this as a gift for our annual Christmas party. We shop at Best Buy EVERY year! You have the best deals!! I have one of these at home! I love it!!

    I would recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from NewAir Team
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      Thank you for the 5-star review and for posting your comments in regards to this product NIM026MBN0. We highly appreciate your feedback. Thank you for choosing Newair. newair

  • Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    You

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

    My wife in love with that machine. it was a very good

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 1 out of 5 stars

    Not for us

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

    This machine wasn’t for us. We wanted to like it for the price , but the quality of the ice and the amount of ice that it makes couldn’t keep up with our demand. This item was returned and we purchased another brand that cost more but we are happy.

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

    It makes ice

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

    that it does, so far so good. had it for a few months, and it's working like a champ.

    I would recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from NewAir Team
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      Thank you for posting your comments in regards to this product NIM026SSN0. We highly appreciate your feedback. Thank you for choosing Newair. newair

  • Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Chewing Ice !

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

    Works as described. Quality of the ice is very soft.

    I would recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from NewAir Team
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      Thank you for the 5-star review and for sharing your thoughts about the NIM026SSN0. We are glad you enjoy using the unit. Thank you for choosing Newair! newair

  • Rated 2 out of 5 stars

    Design Flaw

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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 advertises 26lb/day. The storage bin holds maybe 2 cups of ice before turning off (full). When you empty, the ice is extremely wet and if placed in the freezer, freezes together solid. Self-cleaning means that you have to run a cleaning cycle. I was very disappointed in this ice maker.

    No, I would not recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from NewAir Team
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      Thank you for contacting Newair! I do apologize for the inconvenience you are currently facing with your unit. If you need any assistance with your unit or have any questions, please feel free to contact our friendly Customer Experience Expert department at toll-free number 855-963-9247. A copy of receipt is needed for warranty claim. Best Regards, Customer Care newair

  • Rated 1 out of 5 stars

    DO NOT PURCHASE!!

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

    Unit broke after 2 months- the company will not service because of tariffs they say. Purchase a different brand!!

    No, I would not recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from NewAir Team
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      Thank you for contacting Newair! I do apologize for the inconvenience you are currently facing with your unit. If you need any assistance with your unit or have any questions, please feel free to contact our friendly Customer Experience Expert department at toll-free number 855-963-9247. Best Regards, Customer Care newair

  • Cons mentioned:
    Noise level

    Rated 1 out of 5 stars

    Loud Icemamwe

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

    Ice maker is beyond loud. Had to return because of it.

    No, I would not recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from NewAir Team
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      Hi There
      Thank you for taking the time to leave a review on your unit. I do apologize for the inconvenience you are currently facing with this product. Please give me a call at 855-963-9247 select customer service and ask for Kevin. I will be happy to assist you with this matter. Please reach out to us so we can provide the best possible solution. Best Regards, Customer Care newair

  • Rated 1 out of 5 stars

    Not what I expected

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

    Does not make the nugget ice all the time. Struggle to get more than "snow cone" like ice.

    No, I would not recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from NewAir Team
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      Hi There Thank you for taking the time to leave a review on your unit. I do apologize for the inconvenience you are currently facing with this product. Please give me a call at 855-963-9247 select customer service and ask for Kevin. I will be happy to assist you with this matter. Please reach out to us so we can provide the best possible solution. Best Regards, Customer Care newair

  • Pros mentioned:
    Ice quality, Size
    Cons mentioned:
    Noise level

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Good purchase

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

    Looks nice, easy set up; compact size that I wanted but makes a decent amount of ice in short amount of time. Definitely enough for our family of 4 for regular daily use. It does make some noise with the fan/ I wasn't prepared for that but assume other models are similar.

    I would recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from NewAir Team
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      Thank you for the 5-star review and for posting your to comments in regards to this product NIM026MBN. We are delighted hear the unit has met your expectations. Thank you for choosing Newair! newair

  • Rated 3 out of 5 stars

    Disappointing Experience with the NewAir -26 lb Co

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

    My experience with the NewAir -26 lb Countertop Nugget Ice Maker was unsatisfactory. One prominent issue is the high level of noise it generates during the ice-making process. To mitigate this disturbance, I recommend placing the ice maker at a significant distance from your usual location if you are sensitive to the loud fan and machine crackling sounds. Furthermore, while the nugget ice produced by the machine is satisfactory, it lacks the desired soft and flaky texture found in fast food establishments such as "Sonic" or "Whataburger." Another drawback is the ice maker's limited ice production despite its claim of producing 26 pounds of ice. The quantity of ice it generates at a given time is quite small, contrary to the expectations set by the advertised capacity. The accompanying small spoon provided is barely sufficient for transferring ice into the intended container. One positive aspect worth mentioning is the ice maker's relatively fast production speed, allowing for quick ice generation and allowing you to turn it off right after to avoid prolonged exposure to the loud noise. Considering my overall experience, I must emphasize the difficulty in finding a small, portable ice maker of good quality below the price range of $500-600. I wish you the best of luck in your search.

    No, I would not recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from NewAir Team
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      Hi There
      Thank you for taking the time to leave a review on your unit. I do apologize for the inconvenience you are currently facing with this product. Please give me a call at 855-963-9247 select customer service and ask for Alai. I will be happy to assist you with this matter. Please reach out to us so we can provide the best possible solution. Best Regards, Customer Care newair

  • Pros mentioned:
    Ice quality

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    My extra nuggets, machine.

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

    I ❤️ this ice machine. Our new frig doesn't make enough ice for our Sunday fun day pool get togethers. So the day before i make nuggets ice ( about 4 lg size baggies. Perfect little machine does it.

    I would recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from NewAir Team
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      Thank you for your feedback on this Newair product and we are glad you enjoy using the unit. Thank you for choosing Newair! newair

  • Cons mentioned:
    Durability

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Ice

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

    So far loving it. Last one only lasted about a month not from here though.

    I would recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from NewAir Team
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      Thank you for the 5-star review and for posting your comments in regards to this product. We highly appreciate your feedback. Thank you for choosing Newair. newair

  • Rated 2 out of 5 stars

    There are better options

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

    There’s no way this thing makes 26 pounds of ice a day. I’m sure it has the ability, but it stops making ice way before the tray is full. I over paid for this thing badly. Buy a better one.

    No, I would not recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from NewAir Team
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      Thank you for contacting Newair. For assistance please feel free to contact our friendly Customer Experience Expert department at toll-free number 855-963-9247. We are available Monday - Friday 8:00 am -5:00 pm standard pacific time. Best Regards, Customer Care newair

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