Best Countertop Ice Maker Machines, Reviewed, Compare Differences in Features

Countertop ice maker machines are ideal for keeping your beverages cool and refreshing and are perfect for the home, office, parties and more!  But with the wide range of ice making machines on the market, how do you decide which is the best one for you?

 

Things to look out for that may differ between different ice maker machines and that you may want to consider before purchasing include:

 

·        Size and shape of ice cube, e.g. smaller softer nugget ice or harder bullet shaped ice to full blown hard ice cubes.

·        Time it takes the machine to produce ice

·        Amount of ice the machine can produce (typically given in 24 hours)

·        How to add the water to the machine, i.e. manually or automatically with line or attaching water bottle

·        Size of the water reservoir and ice basket

·        Does the machine recycle the ice if it’s left long enough to melt

·        Does the machine indicate / auto turn off when the ice basket is full or the water is low

·        Does the machine have a Self-Clean function

·        How easy is the machine to use overall

·        Size of machine to fit on your countertop

 

So bearing in mind the above points, let’s take a look at some of the most popular Countertop Ice Maker Machines available – you’re sure to find one that suits your needs:

  

Mueller NM-530 UltraSonic Nugget Ice Maker Machine, Review

The Mueller NM-530 UltraSonic Nugget Ice Maker is a great countertop machine, capable of producing up to 30 lbs of ice per day.  The Mueller NM-530 makes nugget shaped ice which is smaller and softer compared to your typical ice cubes – it’s easier to fill your glass with nugget ice and the nuggets soak up more flavor from your beverages for deliciously cool drinks!

 

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The Mueller Nugget Ice Maker is easy to use – simply manually add water to the 3-quart reservoir, press the on/off button and let the machine do its work – your first batch of ice should be ready in around just 15 minutes.  If you prefer, you can connect this ice maker to a water supply to turn it into a fully automated machine.

 

Easy to use - manually add water
 (or connect to water supply),
 press On button

The Mueller NM-530 Nugget Ice Maker comes with a removable ice basket that stores up to 4.4 lbs of ice.  The machine has advanced infrared sensors that prevent the ice basket from over-flowing, i.e. the machine will automatically stop making ice when the basket is full or when the water is low.  The machine will auto re-start once ice is removed / water added.

 

Ice Full indicator, Low Water indicator,
Auto shut-off and Auto re-start,
recycles melted ice to make new ice

If you don’t want to use all the ice that’s made straightaway, you can scoop it out and place it in your freezer or if you leave the ice in the machine then eventually it will melt and the machine will automatically recycle it to make new ice.

 

The Mueller Nugget Ice Maker’s control panel is straightforward and easy to use.  It features an on/off button, Self-Clean function, Ice Full indicator, Low Water indicator, and Auto Restart.

 

Features include 3-quart reservoir,
4.4 lbs ice basket,
 produces 30 lbs of ice per day

As with any machine, regular cleaning is important for maintaining the efficient functioning of it, and the Mueller’s Self-Clean function makes this a breeze!  Simply add water and cleaning solution (e.g white vinegar), then press and hold down the “Clean” button on the control panel and the machine will clean itself.  Remember to drain the water away afterwards by opening the Drain Valve and using the Drain Tubes.

 

The electric-powered Mueller NM-530 UltraSonic Nugget Ice Maker plugs into a standard household outlet (120V, 60Hz, 170 Watts).  It is constructed with a brushed stainless steel finish and BPA-free interior.  The machine itself weighs around 40 lbs and measures approximately 17.6” deep x 9.7” wide x 16.9” high.

 

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Let’s take a glance at the Mueller NM-530’S features and specifications laid out in the easy-to-read table below to help you decide if it’s the best Ice Maker Machine for you: