It makes good solid ice. Probably around 16 to 20 lbs. It is installed outside and water supply is hot from Florida sun. It still makes plenty of ice! The only problem I have had is that there is no weatherstripping on the access door, and inside the ice holding area there is a decent blue light. I cant figure out how to turn it off and bugs are attracted to it. Owners manual says to short press clean button but his does not turn it off.