“Turned off my Samsung fridge ice maker and bought a standalone ice maker,” another claimed. While a third echoed, “Worst fridge I’ve ever owned and last time I buy a Samsung fridge.

It’s got a big counter footprint and a $350 price tag, but would it finally help me understand the cult of Creami?

A hand crank ice cream maker is a machine that cranks the handle ... big and may not fit comfortably inside a standard-sized fridge or freezer. Also, think about what kinds of recipes you want ...

Not to mention, they're a good alternative to the distressing state of in-fridge ice makers. We'd always heard that if you buy a fridge with one, it will be the first thing to break. They were right.