We purchased this ice machine to replace our smaller older machine that couldnt keep up with the Texas heat and volume we needed for our crews. This machine makes all the ice we need and more. We just fill up our deep freezer with bags of ice and we're good. You do need to clean the machine once a month though, the actual motor, pump, and tubing will fill up with calcified sediment and reduce your ice production due to clogs (learned that the hard way). Its easy enough though, if I have some time I will make a video demonstrating this process and post it on youtube using the title for this machine found here plus Cleaning... I recommend this ice machine, its great quality at a great price.