Zaftigwaif
2025-08-23 13:49:18
Ordered this because me and the grandkids love snow cones. Made our first ones yesterday. I worked great! I came ready to go out of the box and with minimal instruction we were making shaved ice. And a little ice goes a long way too. I made three coffee cup size snow cones with around 20 ice-maker sized cubes. I had already purchased flavoring (banana, our favorite) and I just poured it on top. Delicious. So easy to use. Safety features are Great! When the ice pusher lid (I don't know what else to call it) is open, the machine automatically stops. It doesn't start again until the lid is completely closed. It takes a little muscle power to push the handle down to get the ice to shave but the kids were able to do it. Also, shaved ice is a little messy and doesn't always get directly in the bowl provided, you have to move it around a bit, but then its only shaved ice and wipes up easily. I am very happy with the function and price. And very happy with the shaved ice it makes. Would highly recommend.
Rodney/Debra Cole
2025-08-08 11:09:29
Bought a Hawaiian ice machine first. After freezing ice in their ice molds all day, I finally was able to make snowcone that evening. However, I soon discovered the machine came in broken. The motor would not turn. So disappointed. Then I discovered that the Company wanted me to pay for shipping their broken merchandise back to them for a refund. Anyway, saw this one and thought it looked sturdy and it used regular ice why not. It cost me $20 more than the Hawaiian product, but if it worked - than it would be worth it. Wow, was it worth it !!!!!! Wont ever go back to a cheap plastic snow cone machine again. This thing is built like a beast and works like one too !!!! Uses regular ice right out of my freezer door. Shaves it too snow like quality in just seconds (not ice chunks like the plastic ones). So easy to use. My 7 year old can do it with supervision of course. Take a red solo cup, fill with ice from freezer door and shave it. Ice shaves into bowl. Scoop ice up into cup from bowl. Add syrup and you have one great snow cone. And unlike those cheap plastic machines, no need too wait before doing it again. Made 8 big snowcones back to back. I'm sure this would function well for any kind of back yard get together/birthday parties. Yes, it makes a small mess, but dosent all snow cone machines. After all your shaving ice cubes into snowballs. I put mine on a drying Matt. Works great for keeping the mess down. The whole thing is stainless, but weighs only 9lbs. Easy to move around. The bottom has a plastic covering as not to rust out its feet. Easy to clean, just wipe it out. It is kinda bulky to store, but so far I've just kept it on my counter as I've used it everyday. I love this this beast!!!!!
Mark B Carranza
2025-07-11 11:11:50
Bought this for the grandkids. They usually stay with us for week of 4th of July. I tired to use my Vitamix bbn lender last year, but it just wasn't made to shave ice. So this time, I did it right and got me one of these.It works great with bags of ice bought from the store, it your I've maker. But you'll quickly empty out all the ice in your freezer, and then get your a$$ chewed out by your spouse when they want ice with their Diet Coke. Ask me how I know....As other have said, I made some ice blocks from some Tupperware bowls, and while the ice shaving was better, the amount of time it takes to make several of them just isn't worth it. Use bagged ice. It's cheaper and faster.I also bought the Hawaiian Shaved flavors, which are extremely good. The kids loved it!! I made them shaved ice almost all week long, and they really liked that they could pick out their own flavors. You can add pieces of fruit, and a can of whipped cream really does add to the presentation. Crush up somo Oreo cookies to sprinkle on top, and you've got an unmanageable and unstoppable sugar infused child with a source of energy that you can actually see crash 45 minutes later.I've bought a lot of stuff that makes we think.... What were you thinking.... But this is one that even my wife said was a excellent purchase. The only downside is... Now all the neighborhood kids come to my house when I'm out in the garage.
jennifer nguyen
2025-07-05 18:12:15
Great for shaved ice and snow cones. It’s great quality. It’s heavy so not easy to carry around. It’s a odd shape so take someCounter-space.
Mike
2025-07-04 17:30:09
It quickly goes through ice making refreshing summer snacks a quick and easy, the safty trigger seems to be off a few inches for mine but i just turn it off between opening the latch its not a big deal to me personaly and may be ajustable to fix with contact or knowledge. A quick rinse before and after and your good for clean up, i have a metal rack i place it on across my sink for draining and drying any stray ice. Wether for personal or party use this is definitly a value buy, for trying out new treats try freezing grape juice for a nice sorbet.
Customer
2025-05-01 18:30:52
This makes fluffy shaved ice like the Asian shops. Not the chunky snow cone kind that you might be looking for. I love that you can use any ice and don't need to make them with a specific mold. Been using it occasionally for over 2 years and it still runs great. Pro tip: enjoy this fluffy shaved ice with fresh fruit and a drizzle of condensed milk. You're welcome.
jhigz
2025-04-15 15:59:38
so dissappointed on this product, did not work at all, tried to figure out what’s wrong. Mine rotates at wrong direction, rotates with the blade facing backwards so it can never shave ice. Factory defect maybe?
janz
2025-04-02 15:06:53
easy to use
KSantos
2025-02-10 12:20:10
great product , just need to enhance blade , seems to break piece by piece in the long run...