KoolMore Reserve 15 in. Residential Panel Ready
- Ice Maker
- 26 pounds
- Stainless Steel
- 1
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How it ranks among the 114 ice makers we track
2.1★ across 5 Amazon ratings, Bayesian-smoothed toward the category average.
5 Amazon ratings, weighted on a log scale so huge counts don't drown everything.
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Overview
The KoolMore KM-BIM57-PR is a 15 inch panel-ready residential ice maker producing up to 57 lbs of ice per day, built for cabinetry integration with a panel-ready front (panel not included) and a built-in drain pump.
This is part of KoolMore's higher-end Reserve line, positioned for built-in kitchen installs rather than countertop use, and it can go in freestanding or under cabinetry. The built-in drain pump avoids the need for gravity drainage, which widens where it can be placed. Reviewer feedback on this unit skews heavily negative on reliability and support, which is worth weighing against its design features.
- 15 in panel-ready residential ice maker
- Up to 57 lbs ice production per 24 hours
- Built-in drain pump
- Freestanding or built-in installation
Who it's for
Suits kitchen remodels needing a built-in, panel-ready ice maker with flexible drain options. Buyers should weigh reported reliability issues before installing it as a permanent built-in appliance.
What buyers say
From Amazon customer reviews.
Reviews skew negative: one unit arrived without its ice chute so ice never reached the bin, another stopped working within two months with no resolution from the company, and a third buyer called customer support pitiful. One reviewer, buying for a client, was satisfied with both the product and the service they received.
Strengths and trade-offs
Drawn from this product's published specifications.
- Panel-ready front for built-in cabinetry match
- Built-in drain pump removes gravity drain requirement
- Rated up to 57 lbs of ice per day
- Freestanding or built-in installation
Specifications
| Brand | KoolMore |
|---|---|
| Model | KM-BIM57-PR |
| Dimensions & fit | |
| Item Weight | 75 pounds |
| Item Dimensions D x W x H | 22.6 × 14.8 × 34.1 inches |
| Capacity & performance | |
| Capacity | 26 pounds |
| Power & efficiency | |
| Voltage | 115 volts |
| Construction & materials | |
| Material Type | Stainless Steel |
| Included components | |
| Unit Count | 1 |
| Included Components | Ice Maker |
| Other details | |
| Refrigerant | R600a |
| Part Number | KM-BIM57-PR |
How it compares
This product against the closest alternatives we track in ice makers.
| Product | Amazon rating | Ratings | ProductDome score |
|---|---|---|---|
| KoolMore Reserve 15 in. Residential Panel ReadyThis product | 2.1 / 5 | 5 | 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 KoolMore KM-BIM57-PR
Common buyer questions answered straight from the product spec data - no fluff, no "it depends".
Does the KoolMore KM-BIM57-PR come with a cabinet panel?
No, it's panel-ready, meaning it accepts a matching cabinetry panel that you supply separately.
Does it need a gravity drain line?
No, it has a built-in drain pump, so it doesn't require gravity drainage for installation.
How reliable is this ice maker based on owner feedback?
Reviews are mixed to negative. Several buyers reported early failures, missing parts, or difficulty reaching customer support, though one buyer buying for a client was satisfied.