Ice Makers

Frigidaire EFIC189 vs NewAir Ice Maker: Which to Buy Today All products bought at retail No press samples 2 products tested Choosing the right ice maker dictates whether your party drinks stay cold or run dry. In our testing, the $85 Frigidaire EFIC189 maxed out at 26…

Which kitchen accessory offers more daily value? We put Weiman Stainless Steel Wipes against the OXO Steel Ice Bucket to see which is the better buy.

All products bought at retail No press samples 2 products tested Updated April 2026 The GE Profile Opal 2.0 XL wins this comparison because its chewable nugget ice absorbs beverage flavors rather than just cooling them. While the NewAir produces 12 pounds more ice daily, the GE…

Which countertop ice maker is best? We tested the Frigidaire EFIC189 and the hOmeLabs ice maker side-by-side. One has a game-changing self-cleaning feature.

All products bought at retail No press samples 2 products tested Updated April 2026 The Igloo Handled Portable Ice Maker beats the Frigidaire EFIC189 because its built-in self-cleaning cycle prevents the mold buildup common in countertop machines. I tested both, and while the Frigidaire drops ice one…

All products bought at retail No press samples 2 products tested Updated April 2026 The KBICE 3.0 wins for 99% of buyers because it delivers automatic nugget ice dispensing at a fraction of the cost and size. Unless you run a restaurant or a high-traffic office requiring…

All products bought at retail No press samples 2 products tested Updated April 2026 The GE Profile Opal 2.0 XL wins because its side water tank and SmartHQ scheduling eliminate the constant manual refilling required by the Newair. While both produce satisfying chewable nugget ice in under…

Choosing between the Igloo Automatic Ice Maker and the Frigidaire Nugget Ice Maker comes down to one critical factor: whether you prioritize portability or high-capacity chewable ice. In our testing, we found the Igloo excels at producing classic bullet ice on the go, while the Frigidaire dominates…

All products bought at retail No press samples 2 products tested Updated April 2026 The Frigidaire Gallery wins because it matches the Newair’s 44-pound daily ice output while costing $100 less. Both produce satisfyingly chewable nugget ice—often called sonic ice, a soft, porous ice type that absorbs…

Nugget ice machines are the only way to get that soft, chewable, flavor-absorbing cafe ice at home. Choosing the right model requires balancing daily ice output with counter space. In our testing methodology, we evaluated the Kismile Nugget Ice Maker and the KBICE 3.0 Nugget Ice Maker…