Frigidaire
Frigidaire EFIC128
Good
Our score: 71 / 100
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What we like
- Produces a batch of ice in about 6-7 minutes once it's warmed up, quick by countertop standards
- Genuinely one-button operation — no app, no modes to learn, no manual required after day one
- Small enough footprint to live on a corner of counter or a dorm-room desk
- Been on the market long enough that parts, manuals, and troubleshooting threads are easy to find
What we don't
- The ~1.5 lb basket has no compressor of its own, so unused ice melts and recycles back into the tank within a few hours
- No self-clean cycle — descaling the reservoir is a manual job with a bottle brush and vinegar
- Bullet ice is hollow and thin-walled, so it's built for volume, not for slow-sipped drinks
- Housing is thin plastic that flexes under a firm push and shows scuffs quickly
Specifications
| Ice type | Bullet-shaped cubes |
|---|---|
| Output per day (lb) | ~26 lb |
| Storage capacity (lb) | ~1.5 lb basket, no active refrigeration |
| First ice time (min) | ~11 minutes for the first batch, ~6-7 min per batch after |
| Self-cleaning | No dedicated cycle |
| Warranty (yr) | 1 |
How it compares
Frigidaire EFIC128 vs. similar ice makers.
| Specification |  | Cosori Countertop Ice Maker | Newair Nugget Ice Maker | GE Opal Nugget Ice Maker |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Our score | 71 | 72Best | 72Best | 70 |
| Ice type | Bullet-shaped cubes | Bullet-shaped cubes, two size options | Nugget/pellet — compressed, chewable 'sonic ice' | Nugget/pellet (compressed 'sonic ice') |
| Output per day | — | — | — | — |
| Storage capacity | — | — | — | — |
| First ice time | — | — | — | — |
| Self-cleaning | No dedicated cycle | Yes, one-touch self-clean cycle | Yes, self-clean cycle | Yes, periodic self-clean cycle (user-initiated) |
| Warranty | — | — | — | — |
| Output per day (lb) | ~26 lb | ~33 lb | ~40-45 lb | ~24 lb |
| Storage capacity (lb) | ~1.5 lb basket, no active refrigeration | ~3 lb basket | ~3 lb removable basket | ~3 lb bin |
| First ice time (min) | ~11 minutes for the first batch, ~6-7 min per batch after | ~10 minutes for the first batch, ~6-8 min per batch after | ~10-15 minutes for the first batch | ~20 minutes for the first batch |
| Warranty (yr) | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 |