Outdoor ice makers
An outdoor ice maker is an undercounter machine built and certified for outdoor kitchens. It handles heat and humidity that would stop an indoor machine. Install it under cover, with a water line and a drain.
- Ice a day
- 25–80 lb
- Bin
- 20–33 lb
- Compared
- 6 models
Top picks
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Best overallSummit 18-inch Outdoor Clear Icemaker
Outdoor-rated, 18 inches wide, with a built-in pump and a big 33 lb bin.
- 60
- lb a day
- 33
- lb bin
Skip it if Your opening is 15 inches, or you want owner reviews first: there are none yet.
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Nugget, outdoors
Scotsman Brilliance 15-inch Nugget Ice Machine
Nugget ice in an outdoor kitchen, from a commercial ice brand.
- 80
- lb a day
- 26
- lb bin
Skip it if There is no floor drain. This version has no pump, and it is often out of stock.
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Premium
Perlick Signature Series 15-inch Clear Ice Maker
Premium outdoor clear ice, UL listed, with a factory pump.
- 51
- lb a day
- 22
- lb bin
Skip it if You want to read owner reviews first. There are none yet.
Who it's for
- Outdoor kitchens and covered patios
- Pool houses
- Anyone who entertains outside
Skip it if
- Uncovered spots in full sun
- Places that freeze in winter, unless you winterize it
Compare every outdoor model
6 models side by side, from each maker's spec sheet.
| Model | Ice a day | Bin | Size (W × D × H) | Water | Drain | Self-cleaning | Keeps ice frozen | Outdoor rated | Amazon |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scotsman Brilliance 15-inch Nugget Ice MachineSCN60GA-1SS | 80 lb | 26 lb | 14.875 × 22.75 × 33.375 in | line | gravity | — | — | Yes | Price |
| U-Line 15-inch Outdoor Clear Ice MachineUOCP115-SS01B | 55 lb | 25 lb | 14.9375 × 22.25 × 33.6875 in | line | pump included | — | — | Yes | Not on Amazon |
| Perlick Signature Series 15-inch Clear Ice MakerHP15CI-R (right hinge; HP15CIL left) | 51 lb | 22 lb | 14.88 × 22.56 × 33.5 in | line | pump included | — | — | Yes | Not on Amazon |
| Blaze 50 lb 15-inch Outdoor Ice MakerBLZ-ICEMKR-50GR | 50 lb | 25 lb | 14.625 × 25 × 33 in | line | gravity | Yes | — | Yes | Not on Amazon |
| Summit 18-inch Outdoor Clear IcemakerBIM182OSADA | 60 lb | 33 lb | 17.75 × 23.75 × 34.75 in | line | pump included | — | — | Yes | Price |
| EdgeStar IB250 15-inch outdoor built-in ice makerIB250SSOD | 25 lb | 20 lb | 14.875 × 20.0625 × 33.3125 in | line | none | — | No | Yes | 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
Why not an indoor model?
Indoor machines are not built for outdoor heat and humidity. Using one outside can void the warranty.
Winter
Where it freezes, drain and winterize the machine as the manual describes.
What owners complain about
Faults that come up again and again in one- and two-star reviews. Read them before you buy.
Scotsman Brilliance 15-inch Nugget Ice Machine
- One owner got a single batch of ice, then an unresettable time-to-clean light (3.0 stars from 2 reviews on BBQGuys)
- Standing water in the bin from a clogged or slow drain line
- Review-site write-up cites breakdowns inside three years and repair quotes close to a new machine
U-Line 15-inch Outdoor Clear Ice Machine
- Control board failure in the first month (two 1-star Best Buy reviews)
- Error codes 11 and 12 and about $1,000 of out-of-warranty parts (BBQGuys reviewer)
- Delayed or missing parts and hard-to-get service
- One owner said it never ran right outdoors despite the rating
Blaze 50 lb 15-inch Outdoor Ice Maker
- Ice melts in the bin and comes out in sheets instead of cubes (Jan 2026 BBQGuys review)
- Stopped working after about 2 years and the maker would not sell the part
- Clogged drains cause leaks and a safety cut-out (forum threads)
EdgeStar IB250 15-inch outdoor built-in ice maker
- Stops working after about 2 months in several reviews
- Compressor burned out after 3 months for one owner
- Ice drawer does not get cold enough
- Noise: some say very noisy
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.