Frigidaire Compact Ice Maker

Fresh ice in under ten minutes anywhere with an outlet — with the one catch you should know before buying: it makes ice, it doesn't store it frozen.

First batch of bullet ice in ~6-8 minutes; up to 26 lbs per day.
Two cube sizes; quiet enough to run during a get-together.
Compact countertop footprint for RVs, dorms, offices and home bars.

$69.81

On Amazon when we checked (June 16, 2026) — live price may differ.

By Patrick Smith · Updated July 10, 2026 · How we review · We may earn a commission from Amazon links.

Price when checked: $69.81; on Amazon, June 16, 2026
Best for: RV owners, party hosts making ice ahead of time, and households whose fridge lacks an ice…
Biggest complaint: The top complaint is discovering it doesn't keep ice frozen — the basket isn't refrigerated, so ice melts…

Our verdict

Buy it for fast, cheap ice on demand in an RV, dorm, office or party setup — and plan to bag and freeze batches if you want to stockpile. Skip it if you expect a self-cleaning appliance or hard, slow-melting restaurant cubes: the hollow bullet ice melts fast, and cleaning the hard-to-reach reservoir takes vinegar flushes and patience.

Reasons to buy

Speed and simplicity come up constantly — first ice in well under ten minutes, quiet operation ('churning out as much ice as anyone can chew all day'), a small footprint, and a price that undercuts built-in ice makers by a mile.
The two cube sizes are a common plus.

Reasons to skip

The top complaint is discovering it doesn't keep ice frozen — the basket isn't refrigerated, so ice melts back into the reservoir.
Cleaning is the other one: the reservoir is hard to reach, there's no self-clean cycle, and mineral buildup needs vinegar or citric-acid flushes.
Some buyers also note the hollow bullets melt fast in drinks.

The pitch of a countertop ice maker is simple: ice in minutes, anywhere with an outlet. The Frigidaire compact delivers on the speed — first cubes in roughly 6-8 minutes, nine soft bullet cubes per cycle, up to 26 pounds a day if you keep emptying it. What the listing doesn't make obvious is what it isn't: a freezer. The basket is insulated but not refrigerated, so ice slowly melts and the water recycles into the next batch. That single fact explains most of the disappointed reviews — and doesn't matter at all for the people this machine actually suits: RV owners, party hosts batching ice ahead of time, and renters whose fridge has no ice maker.

What buyers say

Our summary of recurring themes in customer reviews on the Frigidaire Compact Ice Maker Amazon listing (read July 2026) — not quotes or endorsements.

Most praised

Speed and simplicity come up constantly — first ice in well under ten minutes, quiet operation ('churning out as much ice as anyone can chew all day'), a small footprint, and a price that undercuts built-in ice makers by a mile. The two cube sizes are a common plus.

Most common complaint

The top complaint is discovering it doesn't keep ice frozen — the basket isn't refrigerated, so ice melts back into the reservoir. Cleaning is the other one: the reservoir is hard to reach, there's no self-clean cycle, and mineral buildup needs vinegar or citric-acid flushes. Some buyers also note the hollow bullets melt fast in drinks.

Worked best for

RV owners, party hosts making ice ahead of time, and households whose fridge lacks an ice maker. Worked worst for people expecting a set-and-forget freezer appliance.

Frequently asked questions

Does the Frigidaire compact ice maker keep ice frozen?

No. It's not a freezer — ice in the basket slowly melts and the water drains back to be re-frozen into the next batch. To stockpile the full 26 lbs/day output, transfer batches to a freezer bag.

How fast does it make ice?

About 6-8 minutes per cycle of 9 bullet cubes, in two selectable sizes — roughly 26 pounds over 24 hours if you keep emptying the basket.

How do you clean a countertop ice maker?

Run a diluted white-vinegar or citric-acid solution through a few cycles, then rinse cycles with fresh water. The reservoir corners are hard to reach by hand, so these flushes are the practical way to control mineral buildup.

Frigidaire Compact Ice Maker

$69.81 on Amazon when we checked (June 16, 2026). Amazon handles checkout, shipping and returns.

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