RCA RIC102-Silver Compact Ice Maker
- Ice Maker
- 26 pounds
- 95 watts
- Plastic
- More reviewed than 76%
A useful stand-in where there's no built-in ice maker, but go in expecting a shorter service life than a fridge unit and don't count on it for cocktails.
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How it ranks among the 114 ice makers we track
3.8★ across 954 Amazon ratings, Bayesian-smoothed toward the category average.
954 Amazon ratings, weighted on a log scale so huge counts don't drown everything.
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Overview
Countertop ice maker rated to turn out up to 26lbs of ice a day, with a choice of two cube sizes, a 1.5lb storage basket and a 2.3qt reservoir.
It's built for households without a built-in fridge ice maker rather than for cocktail-grade ice. Reviewers who rely on it for regular use are largely satisfied, but a recurring theme is units failing within a year or two.
- Produces up to 26lbs of ice per day
- Choice of two ice cube sizes
- 1.5lb ice storage basket
- 2.3qt reservoir with LED status controls
Who it's for
Good for renters, vacation homes or anyone without a plumbed-in ice maker who needs a steady supply for coolers, pitchers or parties. Not ideal for anyone wanting dense, slow-melting ice for mixed drinks.
What buyers say
From Amazon customer reviews.
Reviewers without a built-in fridge ice maker call it a dependable stand-in for parties, iced tea and coolers, and like that it takes up relatively little counter space. The most common complaints are units failing or acting up within one to two years and ice that melts quickly due to air pockets, which several say makes it a poor fit for cocktails.
Strengths and trade-offs
Drawn from this product's published specifications.
- First batch of ice ready in as little as 6 minutes
- Small footprint compared to other countertop appliances
- Cube size fits standard water bottles
Performance notes
Fill the reservoir and the unit drops a batch of ice into the basket in as little as 6 minutes, continuing until the basket is full or the reservoir runs dry. Two cube sizes are selectable, and an LED panel shows status.
Specifications
| Brand | RCA |
|---|---|
| Model | RIC102-SILVER |
| Dimensions & fit | |
| Item Weight | 0 ounces |
| Item Dimensions D x W x H | 15 × 11 × 14.5 inches |
| Capacity & performance | |
| Capacity | 26 pounds |
| Power & efficiency | |
| Wattage | 95 watts |
| Voltage | 110 volts |
| Construction & materials | |
| Material Type | Plastic |
| Included components | |
| Included Components | Scoop |
| Other details | |
| Refrigerant | R134a |
| Ice Production per Day | 26 Pounds |
| Part Number | RCA |
How it compares
This product against the closest alternatives we track in ice makers.
| Product | Amazon rating | Ratings | ProductDome score |
|---|---|---|---|
| RCA RIC102-Silver Compact Ice MakerThis product | 3.8 / 5 | 954 | 3.9 / 5 |
| FRIGIDAIRE EFIC128AMZBLK Compact Countertop Ice MakerFrigidaire | 4.4 / 5 | 16,910 | 4.3 / 5 |
| EUHOMY Nugget Ice Maker CountertopEUHOMY | 4.4 / 5 | 4,660 | 4.3 / 5 |
| GoveeLife Smart Countertop Ice MakersGoveeLife | 4.3 / 5 | 2,199 | 4.2 / 5 |
| Deco Rapid Portable Automatic Electric Countertop Ice MakerDeco Gear | 4.4 / 5 | 2,200 | 4.1 / 5 |
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Questions about the RCA RIC102-SILVER
Common buyer questions answered straight from the product spec data - no fluff, no "it depends".
How much ice can the RCA RIC102 make in a day?
Up to 26lbs per day according to the spec, with a fresh batch ready in as little as 6 minutes.
Is RCA RIC102 ice good for mixed drinks?
Reviewers say the cubes have air pockets and melt quickly, making them better suited to coolers or iced tea than cocktails.
How long do RCA RIC102 ice makers typically last?
Mixed reports. Several reviewers had units fail within one to two years, though others got longer use before problems started.