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Model:
AI-215R
SKU:
8966413
Your price for this item is $274.99

Customer reviews

Rating 4 out of 5 stars with 59 reviews

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  • Value

    Rating 4.2 out of 5 stars

  • Quality

    Rating 4.0 out of 5 stars

  • Ease of Use

    Rating 4.6 out of 5 stars

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78%would recommend to a friend

Customers are saying

Customers are enthusiastic about the ice production speed and quality of this 50-lb portable ice maker. However, some customers have expressed concerns regarding its longevity and noise level during operation. A few users reported that the machine didn't last as long as expected. The noise level, while a concern for some, was not universally considered excessive.

This summary was generated by AI based on customer reviews.

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  • Rated 4 out of 5 stars

    fbut shipping

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

    I bought for rv camping due to the fact that ice is not available all the time,

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

    Rated 4 out of 5 stars

    A little bit bigger is better

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

    Makes fast ice in large or small size bullets and ice automatically stays at full capacity ice just add water as needed

    I would recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from NewAir Team
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      Thank you for sharing your thoughts about the unit. We highly appreciate your feedback. Thank you for choosing Newair. newair

  • Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Ice Maker

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

    I love my ice maker. The first one got lost but, they sent out another one. Thank you

    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 4 out of 5 stars

    Looks good so far…..

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

    Packaged well (real issue these days) and arrived in good condition. Basic cleaning, added water and worked as advertised. Haven’t tried to confirm the 50lb ice making capacity, that will be accomplished on the houseboat on the next trip. Only concern is the size of the water reservoir and how often it will need to be filled.

    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 Newair product. We highly appreciate your feedback. Thank you for choosing Newair. newair

  • Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Very useful. Well worth the price.

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

    Works well. Does what it says it will. Worth the price.

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

    great product

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

    this ice machine is a real winner. does everything we hoped.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 2 out of 5 stars

    Maybe it makes 50 lbs of ice a day...maybe

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

    We bought this thing with the thought that it would produce 50 lbs of ice a day as advertised. Well, maybe it does...if you want to fill/unfill the water container and the ice container about 20 times in a day. IN my mind I thought "50 lbs of ice perfect...I go out somewhere, fill the ice chest, and I am done" That unfortunately was not the case. We took it back.

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

    Rated 1 out of 5 stars

    Malfunction is inevitable

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

    This is my second unit from this manufacturer and they are a 18 month machine, like clockwork

    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

  • Rated 1 out of 5 stars

    Defective

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

    Coils stopped working after 3 weeks, but missed the 2 week return period

    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

  • Pros mentioned:
    Ice production

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Crowd pleaser

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

    Awesome! Everyone was very impressed. A must have if hosting events.

    I would recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from NewAir Team
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      Thank you so much for taking the time to leave us this amazing review on the Newair Product AI-215SS. We are delighted to hear the unit has met your expectations. Thank you for choosing Newair! newair

  • Pros mentioned:
    Ice production

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Buy it, wife will love it

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

    This is the bomb, wife loves it. You will never run out of ice.

    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 AI-215SS. We highly appreciate your feedback. Thank you for choosing Newair. newair

  • Rated 1 out of 5 stars

    Great, until it stops working

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

    This icemaker is great, while it works, which happens to be while it's under warranty. It stopped working 13 months after purchase and of course is not eligible for repair or replacement.

    No, I would not recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 1 out of 5 stars

    Plastic taste could not be removed!

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

    I tried everything to remove plastic taste in ice and after a month of non stop trying I returned it! I wanted to like it but that plastic taste wouldn’t go way!

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

    Rated 2 out of 5 stars

    Disappointed

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    Posted . Owned for 7 months when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Doesn’t keep use frozen well. Makes ice really quickly

    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 Camilla. 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

    BAD BAD BAD

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

    NEVER WORKED!!! SHUTS OFF BY IT'S SELF. BAD THERMOSTADT!

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

      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

  • Rated 1 out of 5 stars

    Upgrade needed

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

    No good ice would melt within 1 hour after making it

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

      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 production
    Cons mentioned:
    Durability

    Rated 1 out of 5 stars

    Great until it quit working

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

    This ice maker was mostly outstanding for the first 14 months. It made tons of ice and fast! Occasionally, the only problem we encountered was that it would turn itself off periodically for no known reason (not low on water or anything). However, it recently stopped working. None of the warning/error lights are on. The display appears that it should be working, but it will not make ice. The warranty was only good for 12 months, so it's time to purchase a replacement. It was good while it lasted, but it should have lasted longer than 14 months!

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

    Love my new Newair AI-21SS !

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

    Absolutely the best buy I've made recently. It's a exceptional machine that will save me money in the long run. Works exactly as advertised.

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

    Do not buy

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

    If I could, I would give this piece of junk zero stars. It stopped working after 1 month. The owner's manual was not helpful. Neither was the internet. When I looked to check the warranty, I had to contact them via email.

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

      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. At Newair our goal is being a brand that you can trust. Please reach out to us so we can provide the best possible solution. Best Regards, Customer Care newair