I assume you mean a free standing ice maker. If not get whatever comes with the freezer . Maybe I just need more info. I have no idea why you would need soundproofing in a cabinet so definately info there.

An under counter ice maker. ive read reviews and it seems all brands are very loud

Why this extra appliance at all. All fridges make a noise my wine fridge is great but noisy when running. I just use my in freezer ice maker and if a big party is being planned I just fill bags with ice days before . I do not think soundproofing the cabinets around the ice maker will help since most require some space around them for ventilation.

I have three friends whose very nice refrigerators (fridges are all under 7 years old) have ice-maker problems. The technicians tell them, "Yup, see this all the time. Get a separate ice-maker." So aggravating, but I guess that's why these machines are selling suddenly.

Love the help on this forum. So my husband wants the clear ice that "tastes good" so that's why we are looking to install an ice maker. The ice in a refrigerator is regular, cloudy ice or that's what Ive read due to the different way an ice maker produces the ice. I will scrap the soundproofing idea. If the contraption gets too loud then we will move it to the garage. If it dies out there then it wasn't meant to live in the first place :)

Any thoughts on Hoshizaki vs Manitowoc? Im hoping to order it today.

We have cler ice with a simple add on ice maker in our freezer column it is the water that makes ice clear in my experience ours is hooked up to the water purifier .

Undercounter ice machines are expensive, noisy, and prone to repairs. I’ll not build one in again. I got so tired of my undercounter money pit that I swore I wasn’t going to replace it— but the hole in the cabinet run wasn’t easily fixable, so I bought a lower end model and an extended warranty. In addition to just using your freezer, Have you looked at any of the countertop ice maker models? Less expensive. Also consider the commercial/restaurant style machines if you can put it in the garage or out of the way place.

I was just thinking the same get commercial one and put it in the garage but I will warn you the ice gets a funny taste if left in there too long. I really do'nt get theia whole issue who loos at the ice once stuff in poured in the glass