For many people having an ice cube maker at home is one of the best kitchen appliances there is. With many advantages comes many disadvantages however, and it can be useful to know what some of these are before you make a purchase. To begin with, there are many different models available and this depends on what you are looking for and how much space you have available.
The Ice Maker Magic Chef Ice Cube Maker is an excellent countertop ice cube maker, which makes 26 pounds of ice a day. It creates 9 cubes in about 7 minutes from a single button, so you will have ice for the first cold drink right away, even if it constantly runs on producing more for later events and parties. It comes with a removable tray, which makes clean up easy, but you do have to put the tray away after each use. There is also a freezer, with a cord and power cable to plug in and recharge the unit. It comes with two removable trays, one with three cubes and the other with five cubes.
One of the cons of this ice machine is that it takes a while to get to full temperature. The time varies depending on what your setting and your preferences are, although it can take as long as ten minutes. In addition, this ice machine does not create the same quality of ice cubes as some other brands that have a longer lasting freezer and a better freezer flow. Another con is that this ice machine is only for larger quantities, and when using it at home you need to have a large freezer and other equipment already set up to make large quantities.
The Ice Maker Nautilus Stainless Steel Ice Cube Maker is one of the newer products on the market and is also an excellent product. It has a stainless steel body that is durable and easy to clean. It has a three-cup capacity and a replaceable ice tray that make cleaning easy. This ice cube maker is very reasonably priced and is available at many different department stores. It is made by the top manufacturer and comes with an eight-year limited warranty.
A Freezer and Ice Cube Maker with Automatic Numbering are very good and also comes with a long warranty. This product will make your frozen drinks very easy to make. It also has a number of settings for speed and for intensity. It has a conveniently located cap and a long cord. It uses a high quality five-quart electric ice cube maker with an auto probe ice tray.
A freezer and ice combination maker from General Electric is one of the best. This model is good for small to medium sized families and it comes with a freezer drawer and a freezer with a water filter. It is a little more expensive than the others but worth it for what you get. The freezer has two speed settings and comes with a detachable ice tray and a large water filter. This model also has an eight-year limited warranty.