Newair 15" Commercial Nugget Ice Maker
- Ice Maker
- 80 pounds
- 219 watts
- Stainless Steel
An undercounter nugget ice maker with strong production numbers on paper, but the mixed reliability reports here make it worth confirming the return policy before installing it somewhere hard to reach.
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How it ranks among the 114 ice makers we track
4.0★ across 8 Amazon ratings, Bayesian-smoothed toward the category average.
8 Amazon ratings, weighted on a log scale so huge counts don't drown everything.
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Overview
The Newair NCI080SS00 is a 15 inch nugget ice maker rated for up to 80 lbs of ice per day, installed built-in or freestanding, with a direct water line connection, gravity drain, and a 25 lb insulated storage bin.
Experiences reported here run to two extremes: one buyer describes two years of steady daily production even in an unapproved outdoor porch installation, while another reports leaks and shutdowns twice within three weeks of first use. It isn't rated for outdoor use despite that one success story, so an indoor undercounter install is the intended setup.
- 80 lbs/day ice production
- 25 lb insulated storage bin
- Direct water line with gravity drain
- Built-in or freestanding installation
Who it's for
Home bars, kitchens, or small restaurants wanting undercounter ice on demand without bag runs will benefit most. It's a weaker fit for anyone who can't easily access the plumbing connection if the unit ever needs to be reset.
What buyers say
From Amazon customer reviews.
One long-term buyer reported reliable daily ice production for two years even in an unapproved outdoor porch installation, while another buyer's unit leaked and stopped making ice twice within three weeks, requiring the machine to be unplugged and replugged to clear an error code.
Strengths and trade-offs
Drawn from this product's published specifications.
- High daily output for an undercounter machine
- Direct water line and gravity drain, no refilling
- Programmable timer and LCD for monitoring
- One unit leaked twice, stopped making ice
- Not rated for outdoor installation
- Error requires unplugging and replugging to reset
Performance notes
The unit connects directly to a water line and drains by gravity, producing up to 80 lbs of clear ice per day into the insulated 25 lb bin, with a digital LCD and programmable timer for scheduling production cycles. It's rated at 219W for continuous output at a lower energy draw than many undercounter machines.
Specifications
| Brand | NewAir |
|---|---|
| Model | NCI080SS00 |
| Dimensions & fit | |
| Item Weight | 10 pounds |
| Item Dimensions D x W x H | 15 × 20.3 × 33.5 inches |
| Capacity & performance | |
| Capacity | 80 pounds |
| Power & efficiency | |
| Wattage | 219 watts |
| Voltage | 115 volts |
| Construction & materials | |
| Material Type | Stainless Steel |
| Included components | |
| Included Components | Fridge |
| Other details | |
| Refrigerant | R290a |
| Ice Production per Day | 80 Pounds |
| Part Number | NCI080SS00 |
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How it compares
This product against the closest alternatives we track in ice makers.
| Product | Amazon rating | Ratings | ProductDome score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Newair 15" Commercial Nugget Ice MakerThis product | 4.0 / 5 | 8 | 2.7 / 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 NewAir NCI080SS00
Common buyer questions answered straight from the product spec data - no fluff, no "it depends".
Is the Newair NCI080SS00 rated for outdoor use?
No, it is not rated for outdoor installation, though one buyer reported running it under a covered porch for two years without issue.
How much ice does the NCI080SS00 store?
The insulated bin holds 25 lbs, with production up to 80 lbs per day.
What do I do if an error appears on the display?
One buyer reported that unplugging and replugging the unit cleared the error, though this occurred alongside a leak that needed attention.