EUHOMY Ice Maker Machine Countertop, 2 Ways to Add Water, 45Lbs/Day 24 Pcs Ready in 13 Mins, Self-Cleaning Portable Compact Ice Cube Maker with Ice Scoop & Basket, Perfect for Home/Kitchen/Office/Bar

8 reviews for EUHOMY Ice Maker Machine Countertop, 2 Ways to Add Water, 45Lbs/Day 24 Pcs Ready in 13 Mins, Self-Cleaning Portable Compact Ice Cube Maker with Ice Scoop & Basket, Perfect for Home/Kitchen/Office/Bar

1. 

   Rated 5 out of 5

   Recovering Geek – September 12, 2023

   
   This ice “cube” maker cost a lot less than my previous household ice maker of little hollow ice cups and has a much easier clean and use design. Its drain is in the bottom well under the ice basket. It drains straight down to the bottom of the ice maker near the front, so it’s easy to drain the well by sliding the maker so the front edge hangs beyond the edge of the counter allowing the water to flow into a hand held cup. (My last ice maker drained out the side of the maker, slowing flow and making capture of the draining water difficult.) I like the more clear ice that is formed by the moving water flowing over the cooling system and the approximately cube shaped ice pieces it creates. Since I’ve set the maker to create thick cubes, they usually come out in one big chunk with break lines molded in under as seam layer holding all the little cubes together. I place each chunk of ice in a plastic bag for storage. When I want ice, I get a bag with the chunk from the freezer, and I slam the bag onto the flat counter. The chunk breaks into about 20 little “cubes.” Usually, a few of the 20 little cubes stick together forming a few double cubes. Breaking them this way also forms a variety of little ice chips in the bag from the thick seams I mentioned above, which is fine for me, as they melt away in the cocktail shaker.This ice maker creates ice that looks a lot like the upscale makers in luxury homes or the heavy duty makers I’ve seen in numerous motels, and does it for a modest price.

2. 

   Rated 3 out of 5

   Brian – July 2, 2022

   
   Update: Much to my dismay, after almost a year of continuous use and still being happy with this ice maker I discovered that the nickel plating on the chiller grid where the ice forms is beginning to flake away. Obviously this is not good for anyone to ingest, as well as having a detrimental effect on the ability of the machine to make ice at all. I have only ever used mild dish soap and nickel safe ice machine cleaner on my machine. I have however also occasionally used bottle brushes to clean out the nooks and crannies in the machine. I suggest anyone else using/cleaning this machine regularly to be extra careful around the chiller grid.This review is for the version that makes cubes, not the “bullet” ice. There are tips for cleaning the machine farther down in the review.After about a month of continuous use and one cleaning, so far this is the best countertop ice maker I’ve come across for the money. The ice is very nearly crystal clear, of consistent size and takes longer to melt than “bullet” or “nugget” ice. It works fantastically for everything from smoothies to elegant cocktails. The display on the front is quite nice, and being able to adjust the ice-making cycle time is very handy. It is not without a couple of drawbacks however.If you’ve any experience in a café or restaurant, you likely have encountered this type of ice maker before: Water cascades down a grid of chilled squares and ice is formed in a sheet over top. The sheet is supposed to break apart into individual cubes when the ice making cycle has completed and the ice drops. In this small machine the ice doesn’t have far to fall, so the cubes are often left in the intact sheet. There isn’t much you can do about it except to reduce the cycle time, but that can result in smaller cubes with deep pockets in them. If you want closer to a full cube, the best solution is to smack the back of the sheet (the flattest side) sharply with the back of a spoon. This will typically shatter the ice connecting the individual cubes. Use care not to cause damage to the chiller grid the ice forms on.I do not use the reservoir adapter for larger water bottles, so I can’t speak to how well it works (or doesn’t). I do find the 3 liter internal capacity to be plenty sufficient, requiring less frequent refilling than previous countertop ice makers I’ve had.As for noise, I don’t find it to be any more noisy than any other ice maker. That is to say it does make some noise during the ice-making cycle, but it is similar to a mini fridge for example.When it comes to cleaning, it took a couple tries to figure out how to get the entire machine cleaned. The “self clean” cycle is only so useful. It runs water/cleaning solution from the basin under the ice basket over the chiller grid. The large reservoir in the back only gets used if/when the water level in the front basin is too low (detected by a float under the ice basket). This means that if you just toss a measure of cleaning solution into the back reservoir and run the “self clean,” none of that cleaner will ever get to the front of the machine unless you drain it. Fortunately there is a small drain plug under the front right corner for just this task. If you just leave the drain open however, the entire reservoir will simply drain out and it will never run over the chiller grid.The best method for cleaning I’ve found is to start by draining the machine completely. Then add only a small amount of cleaning solution into the rear reservoir (perhaps two cups/16 oz of liquid total, water + cleaner, no more) and hand clean the surfaces with a clean, soft sponge, cloth or bottle brush (do not use anything abrasive as the plastic will be easily scratched, providing places for bacteria to grow). Plug the machine in and run the self clean cycle: it will take the cleaning solution from the rear reservoir into the front basin and it over the chiller grid. Once the self clean is finished, drain the entire machine again. Thoroughly rinse the chiller grid and front basin with fresh water (I use the spray attachment on my sink faucet for this. A spray bottle will work as well). With the drain open, fill the rear reservoir completely with fresh water and allow it to drain out completely in order to rinse any residual cleaner from the reservoir and internal tubing. The spray bar at the top can be carefully lifted out of its brackets without disconnecting the tubing to wipe under and around the area and replaced. Then you are done.It’s pretty involved, but dramatically easier and more effective than any of the several “bullet ice” type ice machines I’ve ever owned. Those are quite literally impossible to clean fully unless you partially disassemble them.Unless you absolutely must have “bullet” ice, this machine is far superior to those types in nearly every way. It is absolutely worth the slightly higher price tag.

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   Rated 4 out of 5

   Nancy1965 – September 12, 2023

   
   I purchased this counter top ice maker because the cost to fix the one in our refrigerator was more than double it’s price. We don’t want to get a new fridge yet, but we’re tired of buying bags. I fill this with gallon jugs of drinking water or distilled water. One jug makes 2 gallon sized ziplock bags FULL of ice. Our tap water is very hard, therefore I used filtered water only. The ice tastes great and doesn’t melt too quickly. It’s a little workhorse so far. I fill it up and let it do it’s thing. Love it! It’s a little loud but that’s ok with us.

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   Rated 5 out of 5

   SK – July 24, 2023

   
   I bought this to replace a bullet ice maker that I had used 24/7 for the last 5 years. I initially bought the exact same one since I had been so happy with the first one. They obviously make them different now as the new one made terrible ice that stuck together and was very soft and I ended up returning it. After researching and reading tons of reviews I decided to buy this one. WOW! This ice machine is wonderful! We tried different ice thicknesses (changing the length of time for the ice to be made). The default was 0 and we settled on -4 minutes. The ice is a nice thickness, and it lasts for a long time. I did end up buying the 3 prong ice pick that someone suggested in their review (I bought the one that came with ice tongs) and I don’t regret that at all, in fact, it was a game changer. The ice does not break up very well at all so the ice pick is kind of a necessity, and the tongs get used more than the scoop does. After realizing just how much more ice this one makes compared to the bullet ice maker, we decided to buy 8lb ice bags. It’s not a problem at all to fill a bag of ice in a few hours and still have ice to use in drinks. I love this ice machine and the ice it makes!Update 8/18/23 A lot of people have had a hard time finding a bottle to use to fill this ice machine. I took a gallon water bottle (not the one that looks like a gallon of milk but the nee square ones) and removed the handle and it works perfectly! I attached a pic.Also…still loving this ice machine!

   
5. 

   Rated 4 out of 5

   J. Waller – September 23, 2023

   
   We like how this makes actual solid ice cubes, not the round hollow ones like some other machines. When I contacted support with a question about the cleaning and maintenance, they were prompt and helpful with their responses.

6. 

   Rated 5 out of 5

   Mike – July 6, 2023

   Want ICE 🧊
   This is the fourth icemaker we have purchased over the past 3 years. Finely this makes more ICE than we can go through.It makes great quality Hard ICE 🧊Yes this is more money than we wanted to spend, however we’ll wroth it. The other ones couldn’t keep up and the ICE was soft and melted quickly. If you go through ICE 🧊 this is the one to buy .

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   Rated 3 out of 5

   Jaime Bendiksen – April 22, 2023

   Dañado
    Llegó dañado. Y dice que no hay cambio. El producto no es acto para devolver. Por qué????

   
8. 

   Rated 5 out of 5

   Jin Hum – December 17, 2022

   Works awesome, recommended!
   Awesome!