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A freestanding countertop ice maker that produces up to 26 lb of bullet ice per day and needs no plumbing. It makes its first batch in roughly 6 to 13 minutes, depending on the model's cycle, and holds a basket of ice that melts back into the reservoir, so ice is best moved to a freezer for storage. It suits renters, small kitchens, dorm rooms, RVs and party hosts who want quick ice without a plumbed appliance. Against built-in undercounter machines it is far cheaper and easier to place, but it holds less ice, makes softer bullet cubes that melt faster and runs on the noisier side.
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Lowest price we've seen: $23.99 on Nov 9 at lumihousedepot.it.com. Tracked across 2 stores since Nov 9.
Owners rate it highly for convenience: it starts making ice quickly, needs no plumbing and handles daily household demand. Complaints center on melt-back in the basket, running noise and the upkeep of draining and cleaning.