FRIGIDAIRE EFIC101-BLACK Ice Maker Machine for Countertop, 26 lbs, Adjustable Ice Cube Size, Portable Ice Cube Maker for Home/Kitchen/Office/Bar- Black

This ice maker works like a dream. This is the third type of this style that I've used, though the first Frigidaire. When it says it makes 26lbs of ice, it honestly does. It holds about 2 quarts of water at a time and works quickly. It isn't too noisy, I barely notice it running most of the time. The ice quality is good so long as you are using clean water. It doesn't really have a smell or anything other than a bit of a plastic smell at first. It looks great, sleek, modern, and fits perfectly on my shelf. To anyone worried about the reviews saying the ice cubes aren't long enough: you have to leave it running. This isn't the style of ice maker where you turn it on and use ice only when you want ice. This thing performs best if you leave it running throughout the day and get ice as you need it. I would recommend even getting some reusable ice bags to fill from it, or a plastic bin to dump it in to freeze it. If you only run it when you want ice, it will not reach the temperature you need for the large "cubes". Also, yes, I expect this ice maker will eventually get mold. You may see reviews of about mold on this product or another product. As someone who has been using countertop ice makers for about 7 years now, that is inevitable. It is a moist environment and there are a lot of places you simply cannot reach to clean. Just clean it regularly, use ice maker solution, and do your best. When it does finally seem to have mold that you can't beat, just replace it. I estimate each one lasts about 12-20 months, depending on your water quality and what you put in it. DO NOT put anything other than water as it will mold much, much faster.

Bought one last Dec 2022 and still works good. The size of the ice cubes are good, no noise. Always dry it good before storing. Will descale it before using again for the summer.

I received this rather slowly, but after unpacking it, it was extremely simple to operate. No guesswork, and only a few buttons. I plugged it in, filled it with a couple of quarts of water, selected "small cubes" and in about 8 minutes the first batch was delivered, and every 8 minutes after that until the bin was full and "ice full" lit up on the control panel. I emptied the bin into a freezer container and pushed "start" again. It takes about an hour and a half to fill the bin, which is equal to about two ordinary ice cube trays, which is about a quart of water, so in three or four hours, you have the equivalent of four ice cube trays to store in your freezer. The "large" ice cubes are about 50% bigger than the "small." Neither is really large, but I prefer the small size. They also work better in my ice crusher (Hamilton Beach) for even finer ice for super cold drinks. This machine does make a little noise from the fan and when it empties the ice into the bin, but it's a kind of reminder that it's on, because if you leave it in the ice maker, it will melt and then make the same ice over and over, which is terribly wasteful. It is not a freezer. You have to get some plastic bins from 99 cent store or Walmart and then find a place in your freezer. Occasionally the ice will be melted slightly, causing it to stick together in your plastic containers. If you get a metal ice scoop you can break the ice apart with that. Even better is a meat tenderizer mallet which will break it apart in just a couple of whacks. This is small enough to fit in an out of the way place (on a low table, for instance) yet big enough and fast enough to make plenty of ice for everyday use or parties.

At first I thought it made cubes that were too little too slowly, but then I realized I had to give it a chance. So I walked off for ten minutes and came back to a respectable pile of cubes. Left it alone for thirty minutes and it was near overflowing. Yes the cubes are small but they work to cool down drinks fine. My process now is to let it run til full and then dump into my freezer. Only need to run every few days. Refilling isn't that much of a problem...and it shuts down when water runs out (there's an alert light for that too).

I have to say, I'm extremely impressed with this ice maker. The compact design is perfect for my small apartment, and it produces a whopping 26 pounds of ice per day! The setup process was simple and straightforward, and I was able to start making ice in no time. The machine is quiet and efficient, and I love that it has an automatic shut-off feature that stops the ice-making process when the bin is full. The quality of the ice is also fantastic. The cubes are perfectly shaped and have a great texture, making them perfect for drinks, smoothies, or even just to chew on. I also appreciate the sleek design and easy-to-use control panel. It's so simple to operate that even my kids can make their own ice! Overall, I would highly recommend the FRIGIDAIRE EFIC101-BLACK Portable Compact Maker to anyone in the market for an ice maker. It's a great investment that will save you money and make your life easier.

I bought this one because a friend had one similar, branded differently, but I thought it was the same one. It is! Let it sit if it’s been turned over moved, around in shipping etc and fire it up. Started making cubes as quickly as I expected. Remember....it’s not a freezer so remove the cubes as soon as the tray is getting full or sooner if you want them to keep. Don’t worry if you don’t though, they will just keep recycling until you use them. I’m very happy with this maker! Edit….if you’re having a hard time getting ice quickly try this little tip. Add some ice to the water when you turn it on for the day. Ice starts making sooner and the cubes are larger! (Added this two years after purchase)

Awesome! Keeps ice frozen and makes ice in 6 mins.

Muy buen producto. Llegó antes de la fecha estimada. Esta de buena calidad. El tamaño de los hielos es adecuado y funciona muy bien. Muy recomendable.

I eat ice the way people eat chips, no I don't have an iron deficiency. So this machine makes perfectly shaped ice in record time, is fairly quiet and easy to use. Turn it on, fill the water and in a few minutes you got ice popping out, highly recommended.

We have bought a few of these. One for our house, one for our holiday trailer and a couple for gifts. Just love it! There is always fresh ice.