My Whirlpool fridge came with an ice maker built into the door. It works fine. I press the lever, ice comes out, end of story. I've barely given it a second thought in the years we've owned it. That's ...

If you're a fan of that soft, chewable nugget ice, you know the home appliance market is full of options. You also know the common complaints: they're too loud, too slow, or too finicky to maintain.