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Home ice maker. Anyone have recs?
Posted on 10/21/25 at 11:20 am
Posted on 10/21/25 at 11:20 am
I’d like to get an ice maker to put on back porch. Budget $1000.
This post was edited on 10/21/25 at 11:20 am
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Posted on 10/21/25 at 11:32 am to W2NOMO
I have a Hoshizaki which holds 35-40 lbs of ice. No complaints, it’s 6 years old and it’s located in the house. It was $1600 which I know is above your budget. More less just recommending the brand.
Posted on 10/21/25 at 12:06 pm to W2NOMO
May not be what you are going for, but I got my wife one of the countertop "Sonic" ice makers about 5 years ago. I think it was about $350. We use distilled water in it because that's what was recommended to avoid well water mineral scale buildup, but it also came with an adapter to be able to connect it to a faucet to keep it filled with water continuously.
We keep it on the counter in the laundry room (directly off the kitchen) and it doesn't take up too much space.
Obviously, we won't be filling up ice chests with it, but it makes plenty of ice for drinks for the two of us.
We keep it on the counter in the laundry room (directly off the kitchen) and it doesn't take up too much space.
Obviously, we won't be filling up ice chests with it, but it makes plenty of ice for drinks for the two of us.
Posted on 10/21/25 at 12:22 pm to W2NOMO
I have been toying with the idea too, been looking at Vevor, I have a few of thier products and been happy with them
Posted on 10/21/25 at 12:25 pm to W2NOMO
If you want one for home use and random drinks, I could not recommend the nugget icemaker for your countertop enough. I’ve had one on my counter for the last three years. The first two were cheap knock offs that ended up dying but the one I’m currently using has been holding up really well and I have learned to clean it very thoroughly once a month.
They’re about 350 bucks and make about 35 to 40 pounds of ice a day which is more than enough for what we use it for
They’re about 350 bucks and make about 35 to 40 pounds of ice a day which is more than enough for what we use it for
Posted on 10/21/25 at 12:30 pm to alduckhunter
Wouldn't recommend this for outside as most of those countertop ice makers just have a bin/bucket for ice and not actual freezer.
Posted on 10/21/25 at 12:31 pm to W2NOMO
Got one off amazon for $300 that makes 100/lbs per day, holds 30lbs.
Has been working for a few months no issues. I also keep a couple extra bags in the deep freezer for loading up the boat.
Has been working for a few months no issues. I also keep a couple extra bags in the deep freezer for loading up the boat.
Posted on 10/21/25 at 12:39 pm to snapper26
quote:could you tell me the brand? Thx.
Got one off amazon for $300 that makes 100/lbs per day, holds 30lbs.
Posted on 10/21/25 at 12:44 pm to snapper26
Yep euhomey off amazon . 100lbs a day 33 lb bin. Have had for almost 2 years. Only issue was I had to change the water pump. Cant beat it for $300
Posted on 10/21/25 at 12:46 pm to W2NOMO
VEVOR has 30-40 different ones to pick from, i have a 100 pound a day with a 30 pound bin and am very satisfied, have had it for 3 years with no issues
Posted on 10/21/25 at 12:47 pm to Tigerpaw123
Vevor looks nice. Commercial grade. price looks good too.
Posted on 10/21/25 at 1:00 pm to jmorr34
That is absolutely correct and why I mentioned we keep it inside. If OP definitely wants it outside, or he wants to fill up ice chests, then it's not a good choice. If he just needs ice for a few drinks every day, it might be a great option.
As the ice in the bucket melts, it is recycled and refrozen into new ice.
As the ice in the bucket melts, it is recycled and refrozen into new ice.
Posted on 10/21/25 at 3:03 pm to alduckhunter
I have a covered back porch with a tile counter and sink. I’d like it to go under the counter in a space already open. Porch is three sides enclosed.
Posted on 10/21/25 at 4:02 pm to W2NOMO
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could you tell me the brand
euhomey
Posted on 10/21/25 at 4:04 pm to W2NOMO
I run a large custom cabinet shop. It’s all I have ever done. I had a client a while back who had an under counter nugget ice maker that was made by Kitchenaid. I don’t know what they paid for it, but I was jealous of it. That would seem to be more what you are looking for. With that said, my wife has told me multiple times that the countertop nugget ice maker that I bought her is her favorite gift I have ever given her.
Does the spot on your porch have a drain already installed, or can a drain easily be installed? Are there cabinets there with an already defined space between them?
Ice makers are notorious for needing frequent repairs. IF you have a defined space already for installing the ice maker, I would do some research and figure out who makes one THAT WILL FIT that space and has the best reviews and buy it.
Does the spot on your porch have a drain already installed, or can a drain easily be installed? Are there cabinets there with an already defined space between them?
Ice makers are notorious for needing frequent repairs. IF you have a defined space already for installing the ice maker, I would do some research and figure out who makes one THAT WILL FIT that space and has the best reviews and buy it.
Posted on 10/21/25 at 4:32 pm to W2NOMO
nvm
This post was edited on 10/21/25 at 4:33 pm
Posted on 10/21/25 at 5:07 pm to alduckhunter
can put a drain and water line is a short run. Sink is next to this opening. Pier and beam home. Posted on 10/21/25 at 5:26 pm to W2NOMO
Most undercounter ice makers are going to be 15” wide and around 34” tall since a standard base cabinet including the counter top is 36” tall. The crawl space under your house will definitely make the drain easier to install. Most houses in S AL are built on a slab.
I couldn’t tell from your picture what size that opening is. Maybe if the opening is too short, it could be trimmed off?
I couldn’t tell from your picture what size that opening is. Maybe if the opening is too short, it could be trimmed off?
Posted on 10/21/25 at 6:59 pm to W2NOMO
Above your planned budget but Hoshizaki is the best. Have an undercounter in kitchen approaching 15 years old. No issues to date other than those created by me not cleaning it regularly. Small top
hat ice cubes - could have done sonic ice for a bunch more $.
hat ice cubes - could have done sonic ice for a bunch more $.
Posted on 10/22/25 at 8:40 pm to W2NOMO
Make your own for under $500.
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