2024 the best countertop ice maker review

Price: $108.80
(as of Nov 13, 2024 14:55:07 UTC - Details)

This freestanding portable ice maker makes 26 lbs. of ice per day. Never fun to the store for a bag of ice again. This model fits in effortlessly with your room’s existing décor. It features a see-through window, silver lid and durable stainless-steel exterior. This chic model comes with a white ice scoop and the electronic LED controls make it easy to program. Convenient, compact design is ideal for use in small kitchens and other compact spaces like RV's, boats, dorm rooms and more. This portable ice maker requires not installation, just plug it in, add water and in less than 7 minutes you can enjoy fresh ice. Choose from two ice size settings.
Is Discontinued By Manufacturer ‏ : ‎ No
Product Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 9 x 13 x 13 inches; 16.7 Pounds
Item model number ‏ : ‎ EFIC120
Date First Available ‏ : ‎ August 7, 2017
Manufacturer ‏ : ‎ Curtis
ASIN ‏ : ‎ B07JBJWP2W
Country of Origin ‏ : ‎ China

Note : Please check the dimension and item weight of the product and confirm it fits your space.Refrigerant : R134a
Makes 26 lbs of Ice in Two Different Sizes
2.3 Quart Reservoir - Soft-Touch Electronic Controls
Controls with LED Indicators - Built-in air outlet fan
No installation required - just plug in unit, add water and enjoy a batch of ice
Reviewer: Bella & Shelby's Momma 🩷🐾🩷🐩
Rating: 5.0 out of 5 stars
Title: ⚠️ 📢🦠UPDATE: Feb 2024 | 85 y/o Grandparents Approved! 🧊
Review: PLEASE PLEASE PLEASE READ! SEE ADDED PHOTOS!!! 📢🦠😷🤧⚠️UPDATED 02/2024 📢⚠️🦠🧼🪥🧊While visiting my grandparents, the ice maker needed water but I wasn't sure how much was already in the machine. The ice maker is ontop of their 45" coffee bar cabinet (I'm 5'1). I got a step stool and opened the cover to check the water level.I was stunned by what I saw! Before you go judge or assume that she is dirty etc, as stated in my orginal review below about cleaning the machine, that this can happen quickly. My 86 y/o grandmother is ODC clean & keeps an immaculate home! When I visit, I will clean the machine if I remember, otherwise she will do it.. The last time she thoroughly cleaned the machine was almost 3-weeks ago. Goes to show how quickly debris (and lawrd knows whatelse inside) can accumulate. My cleaning tips are at the bottom of my original review.I have added additional photos to show you how the machine can quickly collect dust, debris etc just from sitting with a closed lid.My grandmother has the ice maker on a raised stand on her countertop - when filling the machine with water, this went unseen. My grandmother was mortified when she saw this.She actually started to cry in fear her or my grandfather would get sick. She almost had me remove the ice maker.This is why I STRESSED about frequent cleanings in my original review.--------------‐-------------------------------Original Unedited Review: I purchased this for my 85 year old grandparents. Their new refrigerator has a botton freezer (which they wanted) but limited freezer space so they took out the ice maker to make room. Every time we had family gatherings, there was no ice not even a tray.When I mentioned buying this to my grandmother - she didn't want to hear it. She said there would be no room for it on her counters (she has plenty of room). I think they were more concerned they wouldn't know how to operate it without help or how it would 'look' if company came lol. It blends in nicely with her other black & stainless appliances. If anything, her friends/company raves about the maker.I had the ice maker shipped to my grandparents house — and when they received it, they couldn't get over how well packaged it was — it also has a blue film covering protecting the entire stainless machine. ❄️🧊❄️🧊❄️🧊❄️🧊 and couldn't get over how compact the ice maker is, how quick it produces ice, and how easy it is to operate.They have actually used this several times when having outdoor gatherings. We plug it into the outside outlet or portable generator & wah lah! It was in the mid 90s with 100% humidity & the lid kept the ice intact - no issues with melting.The ice cubes are large nuggets which is nice.. Depending on your tap water minerals, I recommend using filtered water to reduce build-up.*The machine is very easy to clean AND SO IMPORTANT (PLEASE READ). When I visited, I noticed the machine had a 'water smell' and knew it just needed a cleaning.I do recommend cleaning & sanitizing the machine every 4-6 weeks and clean the basket frequently.**YOU'LL NEED TO TURN THE ICE MAKER UPSIDE DOWN FOR BETTER CLEANING AND DRAINING. I ALSO USE THE SPRAYER WITH HOT HOT WATER RINSING UPSIDE DOWN **If you don't want to spend the money on ice machine cleaner - then white vinegar works just as good if not better. I put distilled vinegar in a spray bottle (1:1 ratio) and spray the inside really good. I would use a lint free microfiber cloth or an old t-shirt to wipe (DON'T USE HARSH CHEMICALS) - you can also mix water & Dawn together and use it as a spray. You'll want to grab a toothbrush for hard to reach spots. Vinegar is a safe - natural disinfectant & descaler. Anything that gets left uncleaned has the chance to build up grime for another 2 months. DON'T SKIP THIS STEP - YOU WILL GET SICK!! 🪥🧽🧼*MAKE SURE you pour/fill the ice maker with the vinegar solution (vinegar/water), just like how you make ice! Making this ice fills the spaces most likely to have buildup, like the ice maker's teeth, with your solution. Make sure you give the machine a good thorough rinse because you don't want your ice to taste like vinegar. This may seem like a pain or a lot to do but it's actually not. So quick but so IMPORTANT. You DON'T want to take chances on getting sick or someone else because ALL ice makers create mold, slime, e-coli, pests, dust, and dirt—debris of all kinds can affect the quality of your ice. Look out for green or black patches on your ice, because that’s a sure sign that it’s in need of a clean. But other dangers can be harder to spot.I hope you found my review helpful! I know it's a little long but I rather share helpful information & not have someone get sick.GREAT QUALITY • AFFORDABLE • GIFTABLE • EASY TO USE • MAKES NUGGET ICE IN MINUTES • GREAT FOR PARTIES • INDOOR/OUTDOOR EVENTS • PORTABLE • CAMPING & MORE

Reviewer: Dan LoPresto
Rating: 5.0 out of 5 stars
Title: Makes GREAT ice, but....
Review: Make SURE that you have an Ice-Pick. The ice is good, but watery - so when you transfer it to your freezer, it WILL freeze to other ice in the container. Bust it up and it'll do what you expect. It's good - which is why I gave it 4 stars, but it's NOT like an "ice-maker" built into your freezer.It's still a LOT better than buying ice, though....*UPDATE*We've been using it for a couple of months now, and it's worked flawlessly. Fast, and reliable. Still buy a decent ice pick, but well worth the money.Update 2. Bought June 2024. It's been working 4 +- days a week since. Still awesome.

Reviewer: Channy
Rating: 5.0 out of 5 stars
Title: Works great!
Review: Although it is a little loud, it’s a great addition to my coffee bar. I definitely would recommend this. Makes ice quicker than you think

Reviewer: R. Pinch
Rating: 4.0 out of 5 stars
Title: Good product for making ice
Review: Does a good job of making 9 nice sized 'cubes' at a time. Not bad on noise. Seems to work very well after the first two weeks! The only complaint is that the cubes will stick together when put in the freezer if it isn't done immediately. The solution would be to have the cube storage tray insulated and refrigerated but that seems wholly unpractical. It really isn't that bad of a thing when they stick. A quick drop on the counter and they are all free spirits again!!

Reviewer: Amazon Customer
Rating: 5.0 out of 5 stars
Title: Finally have enough ice
Review: I almost returned this when my wife pointed out it doesn't make Sonic style ice but so far I'm really glad I kept it!My household uses a lot of ice. Our fridge ice maker is defective so I got this as an alternative. I got the red one because the copper one that some reviews mentioned as a better model took longer to deliver. I have been using the large ice setting, I haven't tried the small size yet. I love the simplistic looking design, you can see exactly how it makes the ice.So I've had this for a month now, plugged in and going. I'm not sure if I'm really supposed to run it overnight but I've left it going.I keep scooping and it keeps filling up the ice. If I don't get to the ice in time it melts back into the tank, no big deal because new ice is made quickly. I've refilled the water about 7 or 8 times since I got it; I fill it like every 3-4 days. It's been great in the morning to fill water bottles for my kids before school. Even if a cube got stuck overnight and it's down near the bottom, I just scoop it out and let it make a few batches of new ice every few minutes.Based on other reviews I was worried about the need to clean it frequently but there's no visible sign of mold yet. I think the combination of frequent use and having a big BlueAir purifier in the kitchen as well helps tremendously. I've noticed my air purifier seems to keep a lot of mold out of the air and prevents it from growing on food and surfaces like inside this ice maker.The fan makes noise, nothing obnoxious or distracting but if you're standing next to it while someone's talking to you from another room, you might not hear them clearly. It doesn't bother me.I think it's fairly energy efficient. Aside from a 2 second 8A peak at startup my Kill-A-Watt says it uses about 95W while it's freezing which is about 5-8 minutes per ice batch. The rest of the time plugged in I wasn't measuring anything other than 6W when it's dumping the ice into the tray.So far the only annoyance is when it dumps ice into the tray and one piece blocks the IR sensor so it thinks the ice is full. It happens occasionally if there's partially melted ice on the bottom.5 stars for now; I love never running out of ice!

Reviewer: carlos escoto
Rating: 5.0 out of 5 stars
Title:
Review: Funciona muy bien, excelente compra

Reviewer: Marisa
Rating: 5.0 out of 5 stars
Title:
Review: Works great, makes lots of ice quickly Love the portability, we even take it camping with us!Be sure the clean the water basket regularly if you use tap water to make ice, pink cold water mold can build up quickly! I scrub mine out with diluted vinegar and run a few ice cycles with that solution as well

Reviewer: Miriam Contreras
Rating: 5.0 out of 5 stars
Title:
Review: Excelente producción, tal cual lo indica en la descripción ❤️

Reviewer: alan g.
Rating: 5.0 out of 5 stars
Title:
Review: The ice doesn’t last very long in the basket seems to melt quickly. But it makes ice remarkably fast

Reviewer: Peter
Rating: 5.0 out of 5 stars
Title:
Review: Does what it is supposed to do. Easily and with no issues. Recommend using only filtered water to avoid future issues with deposits as happened to a previous model.