Igloo Automatic Self-Cleaning Portable Electric Countertop Ice Maker Machine ...

Bought this because our fridge/freezer quit making ice. We replaced the whole unit several years ago at a cost of $400, so we didn't want to spend that again. The ice dispenser still works, so we just opted to get an icemaker and put the ice in the bin. The ice is small enough to easily go through the dispenser. This unit will not keep the ice frozen but pauses when the inner basket is full, so monitor the icemaker so the ice is emptied into the freezer bin soon after. We are a two person household so a larger family might require a larger icemaker.

I tried my Jackey 500 to make ice. But the Igloo ice maker shut download. When I used used it on my 3000 watt inverter it made ice with no problems. My inverter showed an average of 10 amps with an occasional increase of 13 amps. Therefore, on an average, it takes 1100 watts of ac power to make ice with an occasional increase of 1430 watts to make ice. I would not use a DC to AC inverter of less than 1500 watts to make ice. I believe most portable ice makers require similar wattage requirements. I am keeping my Igloo because the price right and it makes great icebergs.

I love ice makers- not attached to the fridge though. I’m particular with my ice. Last one lasted but just needed replacement seeing that the inside of the freezing bars started chipping. I searched for a while and bought (in march 2024)this white one. It was a little loud but not the loudest I’ve had so I kept it. 3 months later stopped making ice. It would go through all the motions of making ice it just didn’t freeze the water to make ice. So I looked up date of purchase. Too late to sent to Amazon so I called the company. They had me take pictures send them receipt, cut cord and send those pictures. I send all information they requested to either send me a new ice maker or refund bcs it is still under warranty. This was in JUNE 2024 here we are in AUGUST and I’m still waiting to hear back on an update I’ve emailed and called and nothing -no reply via email or phone. Makes me aware not to buy any fridgidaire products as I was also shopping for a new fridge. I am now crossing this brand off my list 🤨terrible customer service

I love how compact it is. I loathe how loud it is. great product it just loud on my countertop.

I prefer not having to buy if I can help it. We start our trips by filling an ice bucket from home but on longer trips, it will eventually run out. Depending on the trip, buying ice either ends up with a lot of waste or having to buy and buy and buy. This thing cranks out ice fast! Yes, it is "wetter" ice so once we transfer it to our ice bucket in the freezer, it will want to freeze together and we have to break it up a bit, but that's no fault of the machine. For the price and size, this unit worth it. My only very minor complaint is the location of the drain hole. They should have either sloped the bottom of the water container or put the hole in the corner to make it easier to fully drain.

Great for personal use. Remember to clean it monthly. Vinegar and water work well.

Decided to return this product after using it for two days. There are some pros and cons with this ice maker but the cons are a deal breaker for me. Pros: Small footprint, fairly silent like a distant bathroom fan, makes ice quickly, has a drain plug at the bottom, self cleaning feature. Cons: Since it's small it has a small fan also, which causes the ice to be wet even after a few batches. The ice never solidifies and melt overnight. I have another ice maker I purchased for less than $90, which is slightly larger than this one and has a larger fan. That one solidifies the ice after the 3rd batch due to the size of the fan. Ice is kept overnight without melting. This Igaloo one has a smaller footprint, which makes the fan smaller. Even after the 3rd and 4th batch of ice the ice still is wet. When the water needs to be refilled, the ice doesn't keep overnight. Despite the ice melting into the reservoir below, the need water indicator is on. This is a flaw because my cheaper ice maker detects water in the reservoir if the ice melts and makes new batch of ice until water run out. This one if the ice melts, it requires more water to be added or it requires a power off/on cycle for the sensor to detect water in the reservoir. If you plan to use ice right away and don't mind wet ice, where the ice would melt quickly in your liquid, this would be fine for you. If you're looking for cold ice or want ice to keep overnight, buy one with a larger fan size.