Magic Chef 27-Lb. Portable Ice Maker in Black
- Ice Maker
- 27 pounds
- Plastic
- 1
- Better rated than 68%
A dependable countertop ice maker for entertaining and everyday backup use, with reviewers noting years of service from repeat purchases, though the 27 pound figure is cumulative output rather than stored capacity.
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How it ranks among the 114 ice makers we track
4.4★ across 189 Amazon ratings, Bayesian-smoothed toward the category average.
189 Amazon ratings, weighted on a log scale so huge counts don't drown everything.
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Overview
A 27-pound-per-day portable ice maker with a viewing window and two cube size options, designed as a countertop supplement to a fridge ice maker rather than a built-in unit.
It's genuinely portable and needs no plumbing, but reviewers caution the 27-pound figure is 24-hour cumulative output, not standing storage, since the unit recirculates unused ice back into its water reservoir. Expect to transfer finished ice into a freezer bag if you want it to stay hard rather than partially melt and refreeze in the machine.
- Up to 27 lbs of ice per 24 hours
- Ice ready in as little as 7 minutes
- Electronic controls with indicator lights
- Choice of small or large cube size
Who it's for
Good for anyone entertaining, running a home bar, or needing a backup when a built-in fridge ice maker can't keep up. Less suited to buyers expecting the full 27 pounds to sit ready as solid stored ice at any one time.
What buyers say
From Amazon customer reviews.
Reviewers who run these continuously report years of dependable ice for home bars and entertaining, with an easy setup and no plumbing needed. Some caution that the rated 27 pounds is cumulative daily output rather than stored ice, since unmade cubes melt back into the reservoir, and a handful report units eventually failing to cool or breaking down after about a year.
Strengths and trade-offs
Drawn from this product's published specifications.
- 27 pound figure is 24-hour output, not stored capacity
- Unmade ice recirculates and can partially melt back
- A few units failed to cool after about a year
Performance notes
Cycles produce ice in as little as 7 minutes with a choice of two cube sizes, and the integrated drain cap makes maintenance and cleaning straightforward. Reviewers who run their units continuously report years of reliable output, though a few describe eventual failures to cool properly or full breakdowns after roughly a year of heavy use.
Specifications
| Brand | Magic Chef |
|---|---|
| Model | MCIM22B |
| Dimensions & fit | |
| Item Weight | 17.8 pounds |
| Item Dimensions D x W x H | 14.1 × 9.5 × 12.9 inches |
| Capacity & performance | |
| Capacity | 27 pounds |
| Power & efficiency | |
| Voltage | 115 volts |
| Construction & materials | |
| Material Type | Plastic |
| Included components | |
| Unit Count | 1 |
| Included Components | Ice Maker^Manual^Ice Scoop |
| Other details | |
| Refrigerant | R134a |
| Part Number | MCIM22B |
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How it compares
This product against the closest alternatives we track in ice makers.
| Product | Amazon rating | Ratings | ProductDome score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Magic Chef 27-Lb. Portable Ice Maker in BlackThis product | 4.4 / 5 | 189 | 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 Magic Chef MCIM22B
Common buyer questions answered straight from the product spec data - no fluff, no "it depends".
Does the Magic Chef MCIM22B need a water line hookup?
No, it's a portable countertop unit that only needs to be filled with water, with an integrated drain cap for maintenance.
Does the Magic Chef ice maker store 27 pounds of ice at once?
Not as standing storage, reviewers note the 27 pounds is what the unit can cycle through in 24 hours, with unused ice recirculating back into the reservoir.
How long does the Magic Chef MCIM22B last with regular use?
Many reviewers report years of reliable service, though a few report the compressor failing to cool or the unit stopping after about a year of heavy use.