Countertop ice makers
A countertop ice maker is a box about the size of a bread maker. You fill its tank, plug it in, and the first bullet ice drops in minutes. No plumbing. It does not keep ice frozen: what you do not use melts back into the tank and is made again.
- Ice a day
- 26–45 lb
- First ice
- 6–20 min
- Bin
- 1.3–1.5 lb
- Compared
- 8 models
Top picks
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Best ratedFrigidaire Compact Countertop Ice Maker
The best-rated of the low-cost bullet machines, from a brand you know.
- 26
- lb a day
- 6
- min to first ice
Skip it if You need ice to stay frozen for hours. Frigidaire itself says it does not store ice.
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Best value
EUHOMY Countertop Bullet Ice Maker
A first ice maker for the kitchen, office or RV: ice in about 6 minutes for little money.
- 26.5
- lb a day
- 6
- min to first ice
- 1.3
- lb bin
Skip it if You want it to last for years. Some owners report units failing within months.
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Bigger cubes
Silonn Countertop Cubed Ice Maker
Solid cubes instead of bullet ice, and almost twice as much ice a day.
- 44
- lb a day
- 15
- min to first ice
Skip it if You want a long track record. It is newer, with fewer owner reviews.
Who it's for
- Kitchens without an ice maker in the fridge
- Parties, summer days and guests
- Anyone who wants ice today, without a plumber
Skip it if
- You want ice stored for hours or days
- You want slow-melting cocktail ice
Compare every countertop model
8 models side by side, from each maker's spec sheet.
| Model | Ice a day | First ice | Bin | Size (W × D × H) | Water | Self-cleaning | Keeps ice frozen | Amazon |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| EUHOMY Countertop Bullet Ice MakerIM-18S | 26.5 lb | 6 min | 1.3 lb | 11.54 × 9.25 × 11.61 in | tank | Yes | No | Price |
| Silonn Countertop Bullet Ice MakerSLIM21B | 26 lb | 6 min | 1.3 lb | 11.42 × 8.74 × 11.57 in | tank | Yes | No | Price |
| Frigidaire Compact Countertop Ice MakerEFIC128AMZBLK | 26 lb | 6 min | — | — | tank | — | No | Price |
| Frigidaire Compact Countertop Ice MakerEFIC117-SS | 26 lb | 7 min | 1.5 lb | 13.5 × 10.25 × 14.75 in | tank | No | No | Price |
| Frigidaire 26 lb Portable Compact Ice MakerEFIC108-BLACK | 26 lb | 7 min | 1.5 lb | 9.53 × 14.09 × 12.91 in | tank | — | No | Price |
| GoveeLife Smart Countertop Ice Maker 1sH717D | 26 lb | 6 min | 1.5 lb | 9.45 × 12.52 × 13.11 in | tank | Yes | No | Price |
| EUHOMY Tile Plus Cube Ice MakerIM-FP | 45 lb | 20 min | — | 9.9 × 14.2 × 14.6 in | tank | Yes | No | Price |
| Silonn Countertop Cubed Ice MakerSLIM31T | 44 lb | 15 min | — | 9.53 × 13.78 × 14.57 in | tank | Yes | No | Price |
Numbers are each maker's own. A dash means the maker does not publish it. Tap a column title to sort.
Good to know before you buy
Does it keep ice frozen?
No. The basket is not a freezer. Ice slowly melts, drains back into the tank and is frozen again. Move ice you want to keep into a freezer bag.
Where can it stand?
On any flat counter near an outlet, with space around the side and back vents. The manual gives the exact gap. Under low wall cabinets, check that the lid can open.
Tank or water line?
Most countertop machines use a tank you fill by hand. A few also connect to a water line or a jug.
Which water?
Filtered water gives clearer, better-tasting ice and less white scale inside the machine.
What owners complain about
Faults that come up again and again in one- and two-star reviews. Read them before you buy.
EUHOMY Countertop Bullet Ice Maker
- Stops working after a few months (reliability is the most-mentioned problem in the listing review summary)
- Build feels thin: owners say it is not solid enough
- Noise is disputed: some owners call it very quiet, others call it loud
Silonn Countertop Bullet Ice Maker
- Some units stop working or leak, and some owners say the maker was slow or silent on support emails
- Bullet cubes freeze together in the basket if the ice is not used soon
- Small 1.2 L tank means frequent refilling to reach the daily output
Frigidaire Compact Countertop Ice Maker
- Some owners report it breaking within a year
- Noise is disputed: some say super quiet, others say noisy
- Ice melts back into the tray, so ice has to be moved to the freezer
Frigidaire Compact Countertop Ice Maker
- Several owners report it breaking within about 3 months
- Ice melts after a while (the machine recycles it), so it is not for storing ice
- Noise is disputed: some say very quiet, others say noisy
- Bullet cubes are too small for some drinks
Frigidaire 26 lb Portable Compact Ice Maker
- Reliability: about 260 review mentions, some units stop soon after delivery
- Noise is disputed: some find it quiet, others loud
- Ice size and quality are mixed: some say the cubes come out small
GoveeLife Smart Countertop Ice Maker 1s
- Ice melts quickly in the basket
- Some units break after about a year
- Some owners find it loud, and some say it makes less ice than advertised
- Value for money is disputed
EUHOMY Tile Plus Cube Ice Maker
- The return pump can grind or make noise
- Breaks down too soon for some owners (durability is mixed)
- Value for money is disputed
Silonn Countertop Cubed Ice Maker
- Leaking: a 1-star review on Silonn's own site says it drains the reservoir water overnight
- Silonn owners elsewhere report slow or no reply from support
Clean it, fix it
- Best ice maker cleanerUse the cleaner your machine's manual names.
- How to clean an ice makerUnplug it, drain it, wipe the basket, run a cleaning cycle with the cleaner your manual names, then rinse with two or three cycles of clean water.
- Not making iceStart with the simple causes: no water, a full or blocked ice sensor, a room that is too warm, or scale in the pipes.