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The Mainstays Portable Countertop Ice Maker is a countertop machine that makes chewable nugget ice, the soft pellet ice many people prefer for drinks. It is rated to produce up to 35 lb of ice per day, with the first batch in about 10 minutes under good conditions. A single button starts a cycle, and alerts tell you when the basket is full or the water needs refilling. It suits renters, small kitchens and anyone who wants nugget ice without a plumbed-in appliance. Against rival countertop nugget makers, it is a basic one-button unit with no app or smart features, and owners rate it well overall while noting it is not fast or quiet enough for heavy use.
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Owners rate it 4.3 out of 5 across 72 ratings. They like the chewable nugget ice and the simple one-button setup, and most complaints center on speed and how much ice it makes in real conditions.
The Mainstays Portable Countertop Ice Maker makes chewable nugget ice. It is built for indoor home use and fits on a kitchen counter.
It can produce up to 35 lb of ice per day. The first batch of ice is ready in about 10 minutes after a cycle starts, though timing can vary with conditions.
A one-button control starts the process. An ice-full alert shows when the basket is ready, and a water-shortage alert shows when it needs a refill.
