Frigidaire Nugget Ice Maker
- Ice Maker
- More reviewed than 95%
No water line to fuss with and a reasonable daily output make this a straightforward countertop nugget ice maker, though no buyer feedback exists yet to confirm reliability.
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How it ranks among the 114 ice makers we track
4.0★ across 4,993 Amazon ratings, Bayesian-smoothed toward the category average.
4,993 Amazon ratings, weighted on a log scale so huge counts don't drown everything.
Modest tracked demand last month.
Brand identity, imagery, description and spec coverage.
The ProductDome score is separate from the Amazon rating shown above: it combines the Bayesian-smoothed Amazon rating with evidence volume, tracked demand, and data quality across the 114 ice makers we track - how the scorecard works · full ice makers data report. Confidence: limited - incomplete product information.Last refreshed Jun 12, 2026. Data-computed, not a hands-on test. Compiled by the ProductDome Research Team.
Overview
Frigidaire's countertop nugget ice maker produces up to 44 lbs of chewable, sonic-style ice a day, with a viewing window and a self-cleaning cycle, and needs no water line hookup.
Being self-contained rather than plumbed in, the reservoir just needs filling and plugging in, and the listing states first nuggets are ready in 10 to 15 minutes with touch controls and drawer-style access. It is sized for under-cabinet countertop placement rather than a built-in installation.
- Up to 44 lbs of nugget ice per day
- First ice ready in 10-15 minutes
- Auto self-cleaning function
- 16.75D x 11.75W x 20.25H footprint
Who it's for
Anyone who wants soft, chewable ice at home for beverages without connecting to a water line, and who has counter space at the stated footprint of 16.75D x 11.75W x 20.25H.
Strengths and trade-offs
Drawn from this product's published specifications.
- No water line required, just plug in
- Touch control panel with viewing window
- Self-cleaning cycle included
- Compact enough for under-cabinet placement
- 44 lbs per day may limit heavy use
- No buyer feedback available yet
Performance notes
The unit uses a self-contained reservoir rather than a water line, producing up to 44 lbs of ice in a 24 hour cycle, with the first batch of nuggets ready in 10 to 15 minutes according to the listing. A self-clean cycle runs on demand from the touch panel.
Specifications
| Brand | Frigidaire |
|---|---|
| Model | EFIC255-CREAM |
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How it compares
This product against the closest alternatives we track in ice makers.
| Product | Amazon rating | Ratings | ProductDome score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Frigidaire Nugget Ice MakerThis product | 4.0 / 5 | 4,993 | 2.7 / 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 |
| ZAFRO Countertop Ice MakerZAFRO | 4.4 / 5 | 1,400 | 4.1 / 5 |
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Questions about the Frigidaire EFIC255-CREAM
Common buyer questions answered straight from the product spec data - no fluff, no "it depends".
Does the Frigidaire nugget ice maker need a water line?
No, it uses a fill reservoir, so it just needs to be plugged in and filled with water.
How long until the first batch of ice?
The listing states the first nuggets are ready in about 10 to 15 minutes after starting.
What is the daily ice output?
Up to 44 lbs of nugget ice in a 24 hour period, according to the listing.