Best Ice Makers 2026
Decide between clear ice (melts slower, better for whiskey) and nugget/pebble ice (chewable, better for soft drinks). Built-in models require drainage, while portable ones are manually filled.
Updated Apr 5, 2026
Decide between clear ice (melts slower, better for whiskey) and nugget/pebble ice (chewable, better for soft drinks). Built-in models require drainage, while portable ones are manually filled.
Updated Apr 5, 2026
AVIM333SIS
$129.99
Summit
Summit 15 in. Built-In Undercounter Commercial-Use Ice Maker with 25 lb. Ice Storage, Auto-Defrost & Digital Control-Custom Panel Ready
BIM44GIF
$2,186.97
Summit
Summit 15 in. Built-In Undercounter Commercial-Use Ice Maker with 25 lb. Ice Storage, Auto-Defrost & Digital Control-Custom Panel Ready
BIM44GIFRHD
$2,227.47
Summit
Summit 15 in. Built-In Undercounter Commercial-Use Ice Maker with 25 lb. Ice Storage, Auto-Defrost & Digital Control-Custom Panel Ready
BIM44GIFADA
$2,240.97
Summit
Summit Commercial Series BIM47OSADA
BIM47OSADA
$2,290.47
Summit
Summit 18 in. Built-In Undercounter Ice Maker with 33 lb. Ice Storage, Auto Defrost & Digital Control-Stainless Steel
BIM182ADA
$2,339.97
Scotsman
Scotsman Brilliance Under-Counter Gourmet Clear Ice Machine with Built-In Pump 15-Inch
SRCP065A-1SU
$4,279
DCS
DCS 15" Stainless Steel Right-Hinge Outdoor Clear Ice Maker
RF15IR2
$4,699
Marvel
Marvel Nugget Ice Machine 15-Inch, Custom Panel-MRNP215-IS01A
MRNP215-IS01A
$4,919
Lynx
Lynx Professional Outdoor Ice Machine 15-Inch, Stainless Steel
LN15ICE
$4,999
Marvel
Marvel Nugget Ice Machine 15-Inch, Stainless Steel-MRNP215-SS01A
MRNP215-SS01A
$5,089
DCS
DCS Ice Machine 15 Inch Left-Hinge Outdoor, Stainless Steel
$5,149
GE
GE Profile Opal 2.0 Ultra Nugget Ice Maker with Scale Inhibiting Filter, Black
$399
DCS
DCS 15-inch Outdoor Ice Machine
$5,149
Marvel
Marvel Crescent Low Profile Ice Maker 14-Inch, Stainless Steel-MACR214-SS01B
$1,759
KitchenAid
KitchenAid Automatic Ice Maker 18 Inch Wide, PrintShield Stainless Steel
$2,918
Scotsman
Scotsman Brilliance Under-Counter Gourmet Clear Ice Machine with Gravity Drain 15-inch
$3,579
GE
GE Profile Opal 2.0 Stainless Steel Nugget Ice Maker With Side Tank
$419
KitchenAid
KitchenAid Automatic Ice Maker 18 Inch Wide, PrintShield Stainless Steel
$2,558
Summit
Summit BIM55BU
$1,449
Scotsman
Scotsman Brilliance Under-Counter Nugget Ice Machine with Gravity Drain
$5,549
Marvel
Marvel Nugget Ice Machine 15-Inch, Custom Panel-MRNP215-IS01A
$4,919
Avanti
Avanti Speedy Ice Countertop Bullet Ice Maker
$129.99
KOOLMORE
Koolmore CIM198
$1,230
KOOLMORE
Koolmore BIM75BS
$1,217.35
Summit
Summit BIM125
$1,929
Danby
Danby 2 Lb. Stainless Steel Ice Maker
$149.99
Hestan
Hestan 15" Stainless Steel Right-Hinge Outdoor Ice Machine
$5,499
Summit
Summit BIM182OS
$2,249
Scotsman
Scotsman Brilliance Under-Counter Nugget Ice Machine with Built-In Pump 15-Inch
$5,749
Bertazzoni
Bertazzoni Freezer Built-In Column Left Hinge Ice Maker 18" Custom Panel
$5,749
Summit
Summit BIM26H32IFLHD
$1,879
Summit
Summit BIM350KDISP
$7,119
Summit
Summit BIM26LHD
$999
DCS
DCS 15" Stainless Steel Right-Hinge Outdoor Clear Ice Maker
$4,699
Average lifespan
Portable ice makers last 3-5 years. Undercounter units last 5-10 years.
Error: Add Water / Ice Full
Standard status lights. If on incorrectly, sensors may be dirty.
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Get started freeIce makers run continuously and use significant electricity. They require regular cleaning and filter changes to prevent mold and ensure good-tasting ice.
Common Failure Modes
Mineral scale buildup causing seized pumps or frozen evaporator coils is the primary failure mode. Mechanical components in the harvest cycle frequently jam.
Decide between clear ice (melts slower, better for whiskey) and nugget/pebble ice (chewable, better for soft drinks). Built-in models require drainage, while portable ones are manually filled.
Portable ice makers last 3-5 years. Undercounter units last 5-10 years.
Top-rated ice makers brands include Summit, KitchenAid, GE, Marvel, Scotsman and more. Covala Shopping tracks 87 ice makers from 17+ brands.
Ice makers run continuously and use significant electricity. They require regular cleaning and filter changes to prevent mold and ensure good-tasting ice.
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