Small ice makers
A small ice maker is a mini countertop machine with a smaller tank and basket. It fits a tight counter, a home office or a bedroom, and makes enough ice for one or two people.
- Ice a day
- 26–35 lb
- First ice
- 6–12 min
- Bin
- 1.1–1.5 lb
- Compared
- 7 models
Top picks
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Slimmestecozy Small Ice Maker "Frispo Core"
Under 7 inches wide: fits a narrow gap on the counter or a small camper.
- 26
- lb a day
- 6
- min to first ice
- 1.1
- lb bin
Skip it if You make ice for more than one or two people.
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Best rated
Crzoe Countertop Ice Maker
Compact, cheap and very well rated by owners.
- 26
- lb a day
- 12
- min to first ice
Skip it if You want a carry handle or a stated warranty.
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Stainless
Frigidaire EFIC123-SS Counter Top Ice Maker
Slim stainless steel from a brand you know, for a tight counter.
- 26
- lb a day
- 7
- min to first ice
- 1.5
- lb bin
Skip it if You want a self-cleaning cycle. This one drains by hand.
Who it's for
- Small kitchens and apartments
- A home office or bedroom
- One or two people
Skip it if
- Families and parties
- Filling a cooler
Compare every small model
7 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ecozy Small Ice Maker "Frispo Core"IM-BS262A | 26 lb | 6 min | 1.1 lb | 6.65 × 12.48 × 13.9 in | tank | Yes | No | Price |
| Igloo 26 lb Stainless Steel Slim Ice MakerIBICEWLTH26SS | 26 lb | 7 min | 1.5 lb | 7.3 × 10.79 × 11.89 in | tank | Yes | No | Price |
| Kismile Nugget Ice Maker CountertopKS-IM5815NB-STEEL | 35 lb | 7 min | — | 8.27 × 11.02 × 12.2 in | tank | Yes | No | Price |
| Crzoe Countertop Ice Maker12Q | 26 lb | 12 min | — | 8.66 × 10.39 × 11.22 in | tank | Yes | No | Price |
| Frigidaire EFIC123-SS Counter Top Ice MakerEFIC123-SS | 26 lb | 7 min | 1.5 lb | 8.7 × 12.3 × 12.5 in | tank | — | No | Price |
| Antarctic Star Countertop Ice MakerHZB-12/Q | 26 lb | 6 min | — | — | 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 |
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
How much ice?
Small machines make less per day and hold less at a time. Check the bin size: that is what you get in one go.
Noise in a small room
Every compressor hums and ice drops with a clatter. In a bedroom, look at owner notes on noise.
What owners complain about
Faults that come up again and again in one- and two-star reviews. Read them before you buy.
ecozy Small Ice Maker "Frispo Core"
- No recurring fault pattern yet: only 209 ratings, 11 percent are 1-2 stars
- Holds only about 1.1 lb of ice at a time
Igloo 26 lb Stainless Steel Slim Ice Maker
- Reliability: some units stop after 3 months or 90 days
- Tank only holds enough water for one tray of ice, say some owners
- Loud, and the cubes melt quickly
Kismile Nugget Ice Maker Countertop
- Some units stop working after about three months, others last two years
- Noise is disputed despite the 43 dB claim
Crzoe Countertop Ice Maker
- Reliability is the second most-mentioned topic (about 370 mentions)
- Noise: some say it is louder than expected
- Large cubes are too big for some ice bins
Frigidaire EFIC123-SS Counter Top Ice Maker
- Units break within 3-6 months for some owners
- Reliability: stops working after a week for some
- Noise is disputed: very quiet to some, a lot of noise to others
Antarctic Star Countertop Ice Maker
- Some units stop working after a month, others break after about 3 months
- Noise is disputed: quiet for some, noisy for others
- Not big enough output for family use, say some owners
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
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.