Customer reviews from Newair
NewAir - 50-lb Portable Ice Maker - White
Average customer rating
4.5
(119 Reviews)
Rating breakdown 119 reviews
5 Stars
92
4 Stars
11
3 Stars
5
2 Stars
1
1 Star
10
92%of customers recommend this product.
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58 out of
63)
Customer Reviews for NewAir - 50-lb Portable Ice Maker - White
Customer Rating
4
Great Counter Top Ice Maker
on June 3, 2018
Posted by: Meagan Adams
from Millbrook, AL
My husband and I have been having issues with the ice make on our fridge and finally got this counter top ice maker. Overall we are very happy with the new machine. It makes ice in minutes which is one thing we love about this machine. It's also very easy to use and although it comes with excellent instructions, they almost aren't even needed it's so simple. You simply fill the water to the fill line, turn the machine on, and in minutes you have nice cold ice. The only cons I found with this machine were I found it to be a little bulky for the amount of ice it products and I wish it kept the ice cold even after making. The ice does melt after a little bit so I suggest putting the ice in a bowl or bag and placing in the freezer. I will say that this machine does produce ice quickly enough that you shouldn't have to worry about having back up cubes in the fridge. We love this ice maker though and are very pleased with the results and ice!
Pros: Attractive
I would recommend this to a friend!
Written by a customer while visiting Newair
Customer Rating
5
Perfect for every home!
on June 17, 2018
Posted by: Shelly M.
from Lynchburg, TN
One of my biggest issues with ice cube trays is that my kids will leave two cubes in one tray and get more from another just so they don't have to be the ones to refill them. We were always running out of ice! I bought bagged ice from local places; however, they use tap water and it taste right. Our local area has really good ratings for the water department so using our own water is a big plus in regards to taste. The set-up from box to counter is extremely easy! After taking it out of the box, reading the instructions, cleaning it up, and filling it with water, we were getting ice within 30 minutes. It's recommended for the machine to run for 24 hours straight. At first, the ice was small but after it runs for the 24 hours, the cubes are a good size. The cycles run quickly and you can stock your freezer up. My husband fills his lunch box with the ice to keep his drinks cool and still has ice left by the end of his shift. We have been filling gallon bags up to keep in the freezer for such uses and when we have guests. If you get busy and forget to empty the basket, it will automatically stop producing ice. The only downfall is that what was made will melt and you'll have to start the cycles all over again because the basket doesn't keep it cold. However, this is most definitely NOT a deal breaker! It's one of the most quiet appliances that we've ever had -- including our brand new refrigerator! Overall, we are very satisfied with the ice maker and would highly recommend it for anyone who uses a lot of ice in their house. It's perfect for parties!
Pros: Quiet
I would recommend this to a friend!
Written by a customer while visiting Newair
Customer Rating
5
Extremely fast and efficient ice maker
on July 5, 2018
Posted by: Crystal
from Los Angeles, CA
This ice maker has been so useful during these hot days we have been having. I have it next to my coffee maker and have been living being able to have fresh ice made I. The amount of time it takes for my coffee maker to start up so I can enjoy a refreshing iced coffee. It's also so nice to have for parties and gatherings because the one thing we always forget is to buy a bag of ice for drinks. It's great that it only filled up the basket inside the ice maker and will stop on its own when it's full and replenish itself as needed as people take ice out so it is not wasteful. It is also ethetically pleasing and makes for a nice looking appliance.
Pros: Attractive, Door Shuts Securely, Quiet
I would recommend this to a friend!
Written by a customer while visiting Newair
Customer Rating
5
Amazing product!
on July 4, 2018
Posted by: Evie Nova
from Portland, OR
Perfect for off-grid living! Doesn't require a lot of power. Can run off solar easily. Makes ice very fast so when you need to cool off while in the desert, you plug in, wait few min, and you have ice :)
Pros: Attractive, Door Shuts Securely, Quiet
I would recommend this to a friend!
Written by a customer while visiting Newair
Customer Rating
5
Fast & Easy to Use!
on September 18, 2018
Posted by: TinyHouseX
from Colorado
Gender:Male
We were amazed at how quickly the ice maker filled up. Within 30 minutes, it was full, which is a small cooler's worth of ice cubes. Excellent option for inexpensively filling up a cooler. You definitely need a place to store the ice to keep it frozen for a long period of time. It is also pretty quiet. We noticed that id does kick a bit of heat out of the back of the unit while in use; good thing we had the A/C to counteract the heat. The ice cubes are small and hollow, easy to crush if desired.
I would recommend this to a friend!
Written by a customer while visiting Newair
Customer Rating
4
An Interesting Way to Make Ice
on June 28, 2018
Posted by: Freak Eating
from Victorville, CA
The manual isn't written well, so you'll have to tinker with it a bit to understand how everything functions. It's actually fun to watch the ice being made and dropped into the bucket. It takes several minutes to produce one batch of ice cubes, so expect a long wait if you need a LOT of ice.
Pros: Attractive, Door Shuts Securely
Cons: Can be Noisy. Ice bucket not very large.
I would recommend this to a friend!
Written by a customer while visiting Newair
Customer Rating
5
Perfect for Summer BBQs
on May 31, 2018
Posted by: Shanna G
from Stillwater, MN
This is perfect for us! we have a large family but a little itty bitty ice maker in our fridge. In the summer we run out of ice by lunchtime. In the winter we run out of ice anytime we have company. This ice maker is perfect for making extra ice when we need it. We use filtered water, fill it to the water line, plug it in and turn it on. In a few minutes, we start getting ice cubes. I love how it makes ice until it's full, but once we start using the ice it starts making it again! As long as I keep water coming the machine will keep the ice coming. Another thing I love about this ice maker is how portable it is. I can keep it in our kitchen, move it out to the deck or patio or even take it with us in the camper. If you have a power source you can take this ice maker anywhere!
Pros: Attractive, Quiet
I would recommend this to a friend!
Written by a customer while visiting Newair
Customer Rating
5
Best Ice Maker Ever
on July 20, 2018
Posted by: Tiny Digital Nomads
from North Carolina
I love how much ice this thing produces! We live in a Rv full time and it saves us a lot of money and time. We used to have to drive places to purchase ice and now we don't it produces some much and we love it.
Pros: Attractive, Door Shuts Securely, Quiet, produces a lot of Ice
I would recommend this to a friend!
Written by a customer while visiting Newair