Frigidaire EFIC235-AMZ Countertop Ice Maker - Enjoy Crunchy Chewable Nugget Ice

Tina B: The media could not be loaded.  I have had my machine for over a year. I like the convenience of the ice machine. However, although the machine says self clean; you still need to assist with a little manual cleaning by using a towel and water with some distilled water or some lemon juice. Which is why I felt this video would be helpful to someone.

United States on Oct 23, 2023

Missy hotard: I purchased this ice maker in 2021. At first, I loved it. It is loud, but I could overlook that because it was the little bitty ice simliar to sonic ice. After a year, it began making a HORRIBLE noise from time to time. I would unplug the machine and plug it back in several minutes later in order to re-set it. Over the last several months, I had to leave it unplugged while not in use because it would turn itself on and off randomly by itself. This week, it made it's final few cubes. In my opinion, this is a lot of money for an ice maker that only worked properly for about a year.

United States on Oct 18, 2023

denelldenell: I bought my ice maker May 28, 2023 today is October 16, 2023. My ice maker worked amazing and was quiet for the first 3 or so months. I clean regularly as it says in the instruction manual. However it started making really loud groaning noises about a month and a half ago and I noticed the black sludge you see in other images here. I dida real good clean using vinegar. This was about 2 weeks ago. Looks in my machine today to find the sludge is back. Unfortunately I have not even had my machine 6 months.

The product does have a 1 year warranty that it comes with however the manufacturer does not tell you how to contact them especially when ourchasing through amazon.

There is also no way to scrub the inside of the water tank and I have noticed some grime when wiping it down.

I am currently at a loss about what to do next.

United States on Oct 17, 2023

F. ReinhardtF. Reinhardt: Like many others have already said, this ice machine is GREAT when you first get it. It's MUCH taller than other counter top ice machines. I can't imagine a kitchen scenario in which this would fit on a counter with cupboard space above. If you do have a fancy kitchen that you need a ladder to reach your coffee cups, I'm single, please reach out to me.

ANYWAY. This machine is ridiculously easy to use and the water reservoir is easy and convenient to fill. You can remove it and take it TO your sink, instead of bringing pitchers of water to your machine. The ice ouput is substantial and was able to keep up with out family of 5.

Around month 7, despite biweekly cleaning, I noticed black grime all down the inner back wall of the machine. It should have grossed me out, but it didn't, because I have three teenage sons that are all 18 years old and nothing phases me anymore. The black slime wasn't touching the ice, just the inner wall of the machine. I did a MAJOR cleaning on it that night running a gallon of vinegar through it and scrubbing the black slime off with a brillo pad, plugged it back in and it seemed to struggle a little to restart, but then started humming like...

United States on Mar 28, 2023

Carly LeslieCarly Leslie: I labored back and forth through ice makers, and the reviews are the most important thing for sure. I have to say I LOVE THE ICE THIS MAKES. It’s not bullet ice, it’s actually chewy nugget ice like Sonic, Holiday, etc. It’s awesome.

Also, let me preface my review by agreeing with another review: unpackaged it and let it sit upright for a couple of days.

That said; there are some pros and cons and helpful hints.

Buy the warranty. It’s nothing for an expensive ice maker.

Use distilled water.
Clean often: I ran my ice maker for about a month and I was shocked how dirty it was! If you use regular water, you’ll end up with hard water deposits and dirt. Now I clean it every other week.

It’s noisy: but not THAT noisy. After about a month, I started hearing that dreaded low whine I read about. It’s almost like it’s a part that is triggered when it’s too full of ice, or a belt?

If you keep it on the kitchen, you cannot hear it from the other room. You can hear it dumped ice, just like your refrigerator dumps ice. It’s only loud if you are in the same room. It has to have some noise for the air to keep it cool. Each side has...

United States on Aug 26, 2021