Reviewing New Air's Nugget Ice Machine! 44lbs Of Ice A Day!!!!!

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Today we're giving our impressions on a new Nugget Ice Machine from New Air. Although this style of machine is a bit of a luxury, I won't lie, it's infinitely useful in a home bar. I can't even imagine what my home cocktail making was like without this machine. So yeah, you could track to Sonic or Chic-Fil-A for a bag of ice every time you need it, but honestly once you get a machine like this you'll never go back. Hope ya'll find this one useful!
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@mslaquinta1 2 жыл бұрын

Making my 1st batch now & you have the only video I've found that answered my question about needing to dump & freeze ice made or store in bucket. Thank you so much

@TheTribalBarGuy 2 жыл бұрын

Since Christmas is still far away I will add this to my Wish list for now. Great review as always. Cheers guys!

@ernieforni3221 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the review. I have always wanted to add a pebble ice machine to my home bar.

@jethrobodinetull 2 жыл бұрын

I'm so blessed to live across the street from a Sonic.

@boozeontherocks 2 жыл бұрын

Great review Leandro, I could definitely use something like this .

@PrincePalmUwU 2 жыл бұрын

I drink juices more than soda and thats a plus. Thank you i am sold!

@alexandreblracing 2 жыл бұрын

Awesome review. I'm still waiting for a pebble ice maker that makes clear ice.

@bretts1 2 жыл бұрын

Can you do a video on cleaning it and any hidden areas inside that grow mold. I use 3 21 pound bags of store ice every two weeks. I also get bottle water for my dispenser. So it be run it bag a couple large bags and put in freezer. At 200 watts one would not want it running all the time unless a house full of folks using it.

@mauricewilson930 Жыл бұрын

I love pebble ice with nice drink after a long day of work when I get home reflect on my day

@noahkohn9350 2 жыл бұрын

Do you have any recommendations for small form clear ice ice-makers? Like the small, clear ice I can buy at my supermarket?

@user-rd6qj1ur8q Жыл бұрын

My Newair lasted a year, too expensive for that short a lifespan!

@freepour 11 ай бұрын

oh no. Did you leave it on all the time? Did you clean it? We haven't tried it for a long time, but our Opal is 4 or 5 years at this point and going strong. But we only turn it on when we need to make ice.

@rochellerochelle8398 12 күн бұрын

Mine is starting to leak after owning it for 10 months.

@ponchosalazar Ай бұрын

I used to do the same, putting the ice on the freezer after the machine gets full. The problem is that the ice comes out wet and when it freezes out you get a “block” of ice that you need to break afterwards

@user-nj4qz9yq9b Жыл бұрын

I have one and I took it apart to clean it very good because we was getting black ice .Got it all back together and I forgot how the water tubes go can you help me with pictures

@smokeytiki3185 2 жыл бұрын

Hi Leandro- Thanks so much for doing this video! Is it fairly easy to maintain? And does it have clear instructions on maintenance?

@freepour 2 жыл бұрын

Yes instructions are clear and it’s very easy to maintain but you do need to be consistent to ensure that it works for a long while. I don’t keep mine constantly running and I drain the water between uses to stave off mold. I also run a 5:1 water/bleach solution through the lines every month

@carl_busch 2 жыл бұрын

Great review. I want one for our house so bad.

@AICJ1991 2 жыл бұрын

Is the Pebble ice it produces clear ice?

@user-ii8ms8dn6i 10 ай бұрын

Mines thin capsules only dumped once. Y it's a Frigidaire slow making

@AndeyKurniawan Жыл бұрын

is it dual voltage? 230V?

@ctwiggs 2 жыл бұрын

Fantastic! My current machine is a warranty replacement for one that lasted two years. When this one dies in a few months, which I expect, I think you have found a better replacement!

@freepour 2 жыл бұрын

what brand was your old machine?

@ctwiggs 2 жыл бұрын

@@freepour hOmeLabs

@Ms11kk11 2 жыл бұрын

My Opal died in less than 2 years. There's no warranty and you're out of luck. I'd be better off going to Zaxby's/Sonic and buying their ice by the bag.

@MixingUpTiki 2 жыл бұрын

Great review. When I was looking for a pebble ice machine, I didn’t even realize there were different options other than the Opal.

@freepour 2 жыл бұрын

There weren’t for a long time but now there are :)

@MikeTrieu 2 жыл бұрын

I've just received shipment of my unit and went though the requisite disinfection and flushing with HOCl and distilled water. And now I'm sitting in front of it on a Saturday morning listening to the sounds it's making. As other people have noticed, the ice making operation is quite loud with occasional staccato snapping noises. This is not the sound of the ice nuggets hitting the bin below. It sounds more like a high-torque blade shearing through the ice to cut off pieces of the ice. That already tells me that the texture of the Newair is much denser than that of he Opal. Other KZfaqrs have observed the same as he owns both. This isn't the same fluffy, crunchy texture as the Sonic ice, it just mimicks the shape of it. I might have to return my unit 😮‍💨

@MixingUpTiki 2 жыл бұрын

@@MikeTrieu thank for the review.

@nathangreenberg3683 2 жыл бұрын

So jealous I live in a small apartment so I have nowhere to put this but have dreams of owning one one day

@MrStickman13579 2 жыл бұрын

got a pebble ice machine for about 300 and love it. worth it in my opinion if you can blow 300 lol

@henryburchett8892 2 жыл бұрын

How does the shape compare to opal and which would you buy? I got the GE opal version 1 for around the same price (but I also got the water tank which gives the opal a leg up imo)

@midnyte13 2 жыл бұрын

I love my opal…..2.0….the best nugget style ice

@brenle2426 Жыл бұрын

There is a water tank with this one but it’s on top instead of on the side like opal. I have both and the only thing better about the opal is that you can install a water filter plus with the water tank being on the side you could place the opal under a cabinet. The Frigidaire being on top needs clearance to remove the tank or you would have to always pull the unit out. They both make great comparable ice.

@quatha 2 жыл бұрын

this video with youtube subtitles "whats up guys and welcome back to barf life"

@freepour 2 жыл бұрын

The barf life report

@narayanasarneboina5194 3 ай бұрын

price

@sassyantique5016 2 жыл бұрын

I cant get my power light to go off. Help. Maybe im doing something wrongq?

@MikeTrieu 2 жыл бұрын

If by "go off" you mean "stop blinking" then there's no way to do that other than pulling the plug. Yeah, I found that annoying as hell, too.

@michaelagudelo9900 2 жыл бұрын

If only we can get this in Australia:(

@wiseforce7045 Жыл бұрын

Hi there... Thank you so much food this video.... ❓ Though....... When you said you started it in the morning about 8:00 and in about an hour was half full does that mean that then in 2 hours it would be completely full?

@freepour Жыл бұрын

It takes about 90 minutes to fill there’s a bunch of startup stuff that needs to happen when it first turns off such as dropping the internal temp to make the ice so the first half takes a little longer than the second

@wiseforce7045 Жыл бұрын

@@freepour Wow you're awesome ! 👍 Thank you so much for taking a moment to reply ......., very appreciated ! 🙏 Stay kind and blessings to you ! 😊

@jeremydunn8559 2 жыл бұрын

The container isn't refrigerated for a reason, the ice constantly melts to keep it from sticking together. Pretty much all standalone ice machines do the same. Transferring it to your freezer does keep it, but also will cause it to freeze together a bit. Not a big deal, but explains why it constantly melts.

@freepour 2 жыл бұрын

Yeah I’m not really a saying it should be any other way but the constant unfreezing and refreezing will result in the nuggets becoming smaller and smaller over time. Not a massive consideration but just something to note

@mikelemoine4267 2 жыл бұрын

I address this by removing the bag within the first 15-30 minutes and giving it a smack on the counter. The ice will only be starting to stick together so it's easy to break it up. By then, the ice is no longer wet so it won't clump back up on you. A little extra work, but it saves you a hassle trying to break up a block later.

@Fenrirmors 2 жыл бұрын

Looks like a really good ice machine 👍🏼 Unfortunately they don’t ship to germany. Are you guys know some good alternatives who ship internationally?

@stefanherzog 2 жыл бұрын

Same question.

@fvb3624 2 жыл бұрын

I was about to offer you my hand, but they do not ship to Canada either :-D I guess at some point I should take a look into getting a shipping address in the US, because I have lots of friends back in Germany who want to profit from my move oversea.

@Fenrirmors 2 жыл бұрын

@@fvb3624 Would be great to know when you have the adress in the US 👍🏼

@fvb3624 2 жыл бұрын

@@Fenrirmors oh definitely not this year.

@Bozemanjustin 9 ай бұрын

Bro! I had no idea this existed. I stick my ice in a bag and hit it with the ice Basher 3000 I would love uniform iced nuggets

@weinermug 2 жыл бұрын

After making the pebble ice, what's the optimal way to store it in a freezer?

@freepour 2 жыл бұрын

Yeah I put it in the freezer in either a plastic container or a ziploc bag

@aznfootballplayer 2 жыл бұрын

@@freepour great review. I just bought this ice maker. Stored a good amount in my freezer in an open air empty container and the pebbles ended up sticking together. Any tips on how to keep the pebbles just like how they come out of the maker itself?

@mikelemoine4267 2 жыл бұрын

@@aznfootballplayer Go back about 15 minutes after putting the bag in the freezer and just tap it on the counter once or twice to break it up. It won't be a solid block yet, but will be frozen enough that it won't be sticky when you put it back in the freezer. Works well for me!

@Melody-285 Жыл бұрын

Just an idea - when I get a bag of ice from Sonic, I transfer it into styrofoam cups with lids & keep in the refrigerator - it doesn’t freeze this way - melts a little but will actually last for a couple of days

@MrMoney331 2 жыл бұрын

I feel like you said it is $200 less than competitor but also right in the same range as competitor. Looks pretty nice though.

@freepour 2 жыл бұрын

yes, the Opal is on sale right now so I think the difference is just $50. $100 if you use coupon and buy it directly from Newair

@ocelliotts Жыл бұрын

I think he was meaning $200 less then the GE Opal's which are still around $650 (though there are some sales on refurbished or older model 1's) and then the second reference is to standalone counter top ice makers that make square, cubed and regular ice. those are more in the $250-$450 range. This and the Opal are the top two specifically "nugget" style ice makers that I'm aware of.

@Ward_Savage Жыл бұрын

How has this machine faired after using it for several months? Does it need a lot of upkeep or does it break randomly? I was thinking of getting one for my mom and I don’t want the Opal since many reviews say it breaks within a few months.

@freepour Жыл бұрын

We have not been using this regularly. We do however use the Opal, and we have for several years now and it's been great. But, we don't keep it running 24/7. We only run it when we need to make ice, and then we keep that pebble ice in the freezer. And we clean it on a regular basis. And with that is has been running flawlessly for over 3 years.

@Ward_Savage Жыл бұрын

@@freepour Thank you! I will keep this in mind!!

@lcamphor7259 Жыл бұрын

We have had ours just over a year and it has stopped making ice

@nancyeveritt6495 2 жыл бұрын

The nugget/pebble ice from a commercial Scotsman Nugget Ice Machine is very pourous and instantly easily chewable, unlike crushed ice from a refrigerator/freezer ice maker. Is the ice from this NewAir Ice Maker closer in consistency to crushed ice or the pourous chewable ice from the commercial Scotsman? Same question about the Opal, please?

@freepour 2 жыл бұрын

I’d say it’s more akin to a Scotsman Machine’s pebble

@nancyeveritt6495 2 жыл бұрын

@@freepour thank you!!

@MikeTrieu 2 жыл бұрын

@@freepour Wait wait wait. I'm going to have to stop you there. That's not been my experience with this Newair machine. The pebbles feel as dense as regular cube ice. It's only the reduced volume that allows it to fracture more easily on the teeth. It's nowhere near the Opal or the commercial Scotsman. In other words, it's not really the "good ice", it just makes tiny ice cubes (and not very consistently-sized, at that). My model is the NIM044BS00.

@ocelliotts Жыл бұрын

@@MikeTrieu I agree. I've heard this machine produces harder "like ice" nuggets not soft nuggets like the Opal's which are easier to chew and less harsh on your teeth.

@MrMoney331 2 жыл бұрын

Also if you had to choose, you choosing the New Air or the OG Opal?

@freepour 2 жыл бұрын

if we had to choose right now, hmm. Probably the Newair. it makes ice faster, and the sleek black might look better (and no finger prints) plus save $100

@MrMoney331 2 жыл бұрын

@@freepour Welp time to throw mine in the trash. Lol. JK it works great but good to know there is a competitor out there!

@moeeds54 Жыл бұрын

can it be used for a small coffee store?

@freepour Жыл бұрын

Don’t see why not!

@joelramirez9431 2 жыл бұрын

I just use my yeti and buy the ice at Sonic when I need it. Way cheaper

@miksologia 2 жыл бұрын

Like the machine and the review but a question arises: If thew pebble ice melts a little (i.e. is wet) in the machine and you then put it into your freezer, won't the wet ice freeze into a big chunk of ice in your freezer and be hard to use?

@freepour 2 жыл бұрын

yes, but you can use am ice pick or a maybe a fork to separate them. but try to leave them in the machine too long before transferring to freezer if you don't plan on using them right away.

@kingssing 2 жыл бұрын

is the ice clear or cloudy?

@freepour Жыл бұрын

its the same as all the other nugget ice, a little opaque

@sherrysullivan3495 Жыл бұрын

It's nice to know that you're the only one that knows what crushed ice is and what terrible ice is it's good to know that there's one person that knows all that

@justinrodriguez234 2 жыл бұрын

How would the ice nugget size compare between this, the Opal, and Sonic ice? I really want to buy one but would love some insight to size. I think smaller pellets are way nicer 🙂

@freepour 2 жыл бұрын

Pretty consistent and very similar. Maybe a little bigger than the Opal Nuggets

@justinrodriguez234 2 жыл бұрын

@@freepour thanks so much! That’s really helpful ☺️

@TainakaRicchan 2 жыл бұрын

The melting and refreezing is very typical for ice that is stored just around 0°C/32°F, because, when Ice melts, it cools the surroundings, and the newly formed water is now below 0°C/32°F and freezes again. this has not nececarily anythign to do with the cooling or inuslation, but this may combound it, but is completely normal. This effect is why streets get so incredibly slippery around 0°C/32°C with light snow.

@freepour 2 жыл бұрын

Yeah it’s just not great for storing ice for cocktails.

@MikeTrieu 2 жыл бұрын

@@freepour Why would you need to store the ice at all? It regenerates a fresh layer the moment it senses there's enough melted ice water in the reservoir. Just keep scooping from the top and you'll never run out of fresh ice.

@jimewelsh 2 жыл бұрын

Mine is really loud. I've had it about a week

@MikeTrieu 2 жыл бұрын

Yeah, that's the common complaint with this unit. This slick video failed to mention that aspect. Maybe just return it and get the cheaper Wamife nugget ice maker instead. That one has a better ice texture, isn't nearly as loud, and even has a more sensible separate basket (compared with lifting the entire "door" assembly like this model).

@Cloudlover23 2 жыл бұрын

Does it run off of batteries?

@freepour 2 жыл бұрын

No you plug it in

@MikeTrieu 2 жыл бұрын

Not by itself, but you could always plug it into a portable AC battery if your camping or something.

@One-Day-After-Another 2 ай бұрын

Here's what bugs me about these ice machines making ice.......then you transfer it to the ice bin in your main freezer... now all of the ice in the bin in the freezer is stuck together... It's sort of a learning curve... I take the ice bin out of my main freezer when it's full.. I get a butter knife and slightly break free and stir the ice loose then quickly put the bin back in and it's fine....doesn't take very long I just wish I didn't have to do this. I start with refrigerated water that's reverse osmosis so the waater is always cold...and the ice doesn't look the least bit melted when I transfer it to the freezer... but it is slightly "wet"... I think that's why it sticks.

@bradjohnson3073 Жыл бұрын

Have had this unit about 3 months and it recently started making a loud squealing noise. Anyone else?

@ocelliotts Жыл бұрын

Is yours this brand or the GE Opal nugget ice makers, as they are known to do that. I'm very curious about this as well. My GE Opal 2.0 has been squealing and I've done 4 things to try to fix it with no remedy. It won't squeal for about half a day then starts again. I was looking at this one but if it does the same think I might just stick with the Opal as I like the fact that it's nuggets are softer than this one.

@bradjohnson3073 Жыл бұрын

@@ocelliotts I this NewAir model. They replaced mine under warranty and so far the new unit hasn’t had any issues.

@ocelliotts Жыл бұрын

@@bradjohnson3073 That's awesome they replaced it. I've noticed almost all ice makers start to make the squealing eventually (typically just before 2 years). I hope yours does not and lasts you a long time.

@mrc6182 Жыл бұрын

$550! Surely you jest! Same unit, labelled Insignia (Best Buy), currently $320.

@freepour Жыл бұрын

This is an old video and many more copycat units have come out since

@Deucehoru Жыл бұрын

Eyes are warm, thank goodness cause I can't get the facade of ICU metal a 'hair' in my eyes is frustrating

@rickradcliffe 2 жыл бұрын

Is this the same ice as Sonic?

@freepour 2 жыл бұрын

Yeah pretty much. The sonic is made by a Scotsman machine which is a commercial version of a nugget ice maker

@MikeTrieu 2 жыл бұрын

It really isn't comparable. I don't know why this channel makes it out to be so (although, free gifts tend to skew perceptions). It's the same density as normal ice, just shaped liked tiny cubes. You're better off getting the Wamife (yeah, I know) nugget ice maker, even though it doesn't hold nearly the same volume of ice as this Newair. Another KZfaqr I trust said the Wamife has a nearly indistinguishable mouth feel to Sonic ice and his previous Opal (which died in less than 2 years).

@LindenRanch 2 жыл бұрын

44 or 24?

@MikeTrieu 2 жыл бұрын

44 lbs. But that's about the only thing good about it. It's loud, doesn't produce ice like Sonic, and costs more than other units that actually do. Save your ducats and look elsewhere.

@kevinvitale8980 Жыл бұрын

Thanks for the review, but not what I'm looking for.

@knightingify 6 ай бұрын

He obviously hasn’t used this very long and experienced the loud squealing, knocking, and other issues these cheap motors start making after a couple months. Unless you can put these things in a butlers pantry, garage, or other closed room, you 100% will be pissed off by the noise.

@freepour 5 ай бұрын

That is true, we didn't put this through a long test. We have been using the Opal for 5 years and it's running flawless. But, with any machine like this you should not be running it all the time. We just make a round or two of ice and put that in the freezer and re-up when we need to

@KyleenDrake Жыл бұрын

If it doesn't keep the ice cold then it's not worth it. Next!

@freepour Жыл бұрын

it does, but its not insulated like a freezer so it will get wet and melt a little. But these machines aren't really built to be on permanently. That will reduce the lifespan. We make a batch of ice and freeze it.

@KyleenDrake Жыл бұрын

@@freepour I bought one like it. It's not worth it. They make them where the ice stays frozen and doesn't half melt and I might like them. These small countertop ones, nope. Not worth it!

@vicharlottejuarez6203 Жыл бұрын

Fail. I bought this machine based on your review. DUDE..ITS SO STINKIN LOUD! I can't stand 1 more minute of this machine.

@freepour Жыл бұрын

we never keep the machines running. Just to make a few rounds of ice to keep in the freezer

@BJ-wo4mi 2 жыл бұрын

New air isn’t to good of a company

@jamming8519 2 жыл бұрын

So, you just run your mouth for 5 and a 1/2 minutes and never show it actually making ice? Gee, that sounds legit!

@MikeTrieu 2 жыл бұрын

@@theheadofrichardnixon7252 No, he has an excellent point. The reason why he didn't run the machine in the video is because he doesn't want you to know the loud noises this thing makes as it's cutting the little cubes of ice off into the tray. Also, it's only that loud because the ice it produces is so dense. The cracking sound as the blade pushes through it is because it requires a lot of energy to induce a fracture. Just imagine what that feels like on your teeth!

@ChristianCalson 2 жыл бұрын

Looks ugly and cheap.

@darh7111 3 ай бұрын

Pebble ice addict here....looking into bringing my obsession home so I can stop dragging my family to gas stations and keeping empty refill cups rolling around in my car.🧊👀❤😊