Any one have a counter top ice cube maker?

SouthernBee · ‎09-16-2010

Ice maker for freezer replaced in August and causing problems. Too expensive to replace again. Not enough space in freezer for ice cube trays. We don't use a lot of ice every day. So many brands available . Appreciate any information or suggestions from anyone that has tried this. Thank you.

sunshine45 · ‎03-09-2010

we do, but it is not cheap......we have an OPAL that makes crunchy ice.

it was a family gift for christmas two years ago and i LOVE it!

we have used it quite a bit during the holidays.

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Kachina624 · ‎03-10-2010

@SouthernBee Are you aware that the countertop ice makers only make ice but don't keep it? When I learned that I immediately lost interest in them. I don't want to devote freezer space to storing big quantities of ice.

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Venezia · ‎03-09-2010

@SouthernBee - I have an Igloo stainless steel icemaker. When we had our flooring replaced this past summer, I didn't want the water line (to the fridge) coming up through the laminate floor. So we made the decision to disconnect it.

I've been using the icemaker since July and like it. I just make enough at a time to fill the ice container that's in my freezer. It's only me and DH and he never uses ice, so it works very well for us. And this way I can still use the dispenser, when I want ice cubes.

I got mine at Kohl's during one of their sales (plus I had a discount coupon). It makes the conical cubes (with a hole in the center) and I've found it works best on the "large" setting. I also learned to throw the first lot away. It takes a cycle or two for the icemaker to get really cold. Then it's just a matter of waiting till the hopper is full and transferring the cubes to my freezer.

"" A little learning is a dangerous thing."-Alexander Pope

SouthernBee · ‎09-16-2010

@Kachina624 wrote:
@SouthernBee Are you aware that the countertop ice makers only make ice but don't keep it? When I learned that I immediately lost interest in them. I don't want to devote freezer space to storing big quantities of ice.

@Kachina624 : Yes. Not planning to store ice. Just need some ice every few days.

SouthernBee · ‎09-16-2010

@sunshine45 wrote:
we do, but it is not cheap......we have an OPAL that makes crunchy ice.
it was a family gift for christmas two years ago and i LOVE it!
we have used it quite a bit during the holidays.

@sunshine45 : Thank you. Noticed so many brands available that I have never seen.

SouthernBee · ‎09-16-2010

@Venezia wrote:
@SouthernBee - I have an Igloo stainless steel icemaker. When we had our flooring replaced this past summer, I didn't want the water line (to the fridge) coming up through the laminate floor. So we made the decision to disconnect it.

I've been using the icemaker since July and like it. I just make enough at a time to fill the ice container that's in my freezer. It's only me and DH and he never uses ice, so it works very well for us. And this way I can still use the dispenser, when I want ice cubes.

I got mine at Kohl's during one of their sales (plus I had a discount coupon). It makes the conical cubes (with a hole in the center) and I've found it works best on the "large" setting. I also learned to throw the first lot away. It takes a cycle or two for the icemaker to get really cold. Then it's just a matter of waiting till the hopper is full and transferring the cubes to my freezer.

@Venezia : Thank you. Dh doesn't use ice. I like a glass of iced tea once in a while. Plus need ice cubs if someone visits.

ValuSkr · ‎03-15-2014

No, I never have a need for ice. My freezer has ice cube trays and a bin but I am usually using that space for other things.

Venezia · ‎03-09-2010

@SouthernBee - If you only ever use ice once in a while, you might do better with a couple of old-fashioned ice cube trays! Just a thought.

"" A little learning is a dangerous thing."-Alexander Pope

sunshine45 · ‎03-09-2010

@Kachina624 wrote:
@SouthernBee Are you aware that the countertop ice makers only make ice but don't keep it? When I learned that I immediately lost interest in them. I don't want to devote freezer space to storing big quantities of ice.

@Kachina624

my OPAL actually keeps ice......i can make it in the morning and there is still ice in the compartment the next day in the evening.

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