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FRIGIDAIRE Touchscreen Nugget Ice Maker, Countertop Ice Machine, Sonic Ice Maker with 33 lbs. Capacity, Slate 1

FRIGIDAIRE Touchscreen Nugget Ice Maker, Countertop Ice Machine, Sonic Ice Maker with 33 lbs. Capacity, Slate

$249.99
4.7 (7 reviews)
  • 192 W motor
  • 33 lb bowl/capacity
  • Compact and portable design
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GE Profile Opal | Side Tank for 2.0 Opal Nugget Ice Maker | Easy Attachment to Opal Ice Machine | 0.75-Gallon Tank | Allows for 3X More Ice Before Refill | Stainless Steel (P4AAKASSPSS) 2

GE Profile Opal | Side Tank for 2.0 Opal Nugget Ice Maker | Easy Attachment to Opal Ice Machine | 0.75-Gallon Tank | Allows for 3X More Ice Before Refill | Stainless Steel (P4AAKASSPSS)

$65.33
4.7 (326 reviews)
  • Chewable nugget/pellet ice
  • WiFi/app connectivity
  • Optional side tank for extended production
  • Compact countertop design
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Frigidaire 26 Lbs per Day Portable Compact Maker, Ice Making Machine, Stainless, Medium 3

Frigidaire 26 Lbs per Day Portable Compact Maker, Ice Making Machine, Stainless, Medium

$119.00
4.3 (10253 reviews)
  • Produces up to 26 lbs of ice per day
  • Compact countertop design
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A countertop or undercounter ice maker is one of the most appreciated appliances in a kitchen that does a lot of entertaining - and the quality of ice it produces matters as much as the quantity. For everyday use, a machine that produces 25–35 pounds of ice per day is ample for most households. Undercounter units with a refrigerated storage bin are the premium option: they keep ice frozen rather than just made, so you always have a ready supply without it melting back. Clear ice makers - which use directional freezing to produce crystal-clear cubes free of cloudiness and off-flavors - have moved from cocktail bars into serious home kitchens and are worth considering if you entertain often or care about your cocktails. Look for stainless steel construction throughout, easy-access drain systems, and self-cleaning functionality to manage mineral buildup. Scotsman, Hoshizaki, and Manitowoc make the most trusted residential and light commercial units.