Nugget Ice Maker Countertop
- Ice Maker
- 40 pounds
- 1200 watts
- Stainless Steel
Makes soft nugget ice quickly and quietly for everyday use, but the bucket runs smaller than the 40 lb figure implies and reliability complaints surfaced within months for at least one buyer.
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How it ranks among the 114 ice makers we track
4.1★ across 149 Amazon ratings, Bayesian-smoothed toward the category average.
149 Amazon ratings, weighted on a log scale so huge counts don't drown everything.
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Overview
A countertop nugget ice maker built for small kitchens, producing a first batch of soft, chewable pellet ice in about 6 minutes and rated for up to 40 lbs in 24 hours. It has a self-cleaning cycle and a compact 11.1 x 8.7 x 11.8 inch footprint.
FOHERE markets this as a party-ready ice maker, but several reviewers describe an actual bucket and per-cycle output smaller than the 40 lb daily figure implies. It suits steady, small-batch ice needs rather than filling a cooler for a crowd in one go. One buyer's unit failed after about two months, and getting the manufacturer to honor the warranty was not straightforward.
- Rated up to 40 lbs of ice per 24 hours
- Comes with basket and scoop
- Compact enough for countertops, RVs, offices
- Self-cleaning wash cycle
Who it's for
Suits one or two people who want soft, chewable ice on a countertop for daily drinks or coffee. Less suited to anyone hosting large gatherings who needs a big standing reserve of ice on hand at once.
What buyers say
From Amazon customer reviews.
Buyers who like it praise the soft, chewable ice texture and quieter operation compared to previous nugget makers they owned. Complaints center on size: multiple reviewers say the ice bucket and daily output run smaller than expected for a unit marketed at this capacity, and one buyer's unit stopped producing ice after about two months with a slow, unhelpful warranty process.
Strengths and trade-offs
Drawn from this product's published specifications.
- Produces soft, chewable nugget ice
- First batch ready in minutes
- Runs quieter than some previous units owners had
- Self-cleaning cycle included
- Ice bucket smaller than expected for the rated output
- One buyer's unit stopped making ice after about two months
- Warranty support described as slow to respond
Performance notes
The unit begins producing ice within minutes of starting and cycles continuously into a holding basket, with a self-cleaning function to flush the internal lines. Reviewers who compared it to previous nugget ice makers say this one runs quieter, though the ice bucket and per-cycle output are smaller than the specs suggest to some buyers.
Specifications
| Brand | FOHERE |
|---|---|
| Model | 1010 |
| Dimensions & fit | |
| Item Weight | 22.29 pounds |
| Item Dimensions D x W x H | 12.2 × 11 × 8.7 inches |
| Capacity & performance | |
| Capacity | 40 pounds |
| Power & efficiency | |
| Wattage | 1200 watts |
| Voltage | 120 volts |
| Construction & materials | |
| Material Type | Stainless Steel |
| Included components | |
| Unit Count | 1 |
| Included Components | Nugget Ice Maker, Ice Scoop, Ice Basket, Operation Guide, Maintenance Guide |
| Other details | |
| Refrigerant | R600a |
| Ice Production per Day | 40 Pounds |
| Part Number | 1 |
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How it compares
This product against the closest alternatives we track in ice makers.
| Product | Amazon rating | Ratings | ProductDome score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nugget Ice Maker CountertopThis product | 4.1 / 5 | 149 | 3.7 / 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 FOHERE 1010
Common buyer questions answered straight from the product spec data - no fluff, no "it depends".
How much ice does the FOHERE nugget ice maker make?
FOHERE rates it at up to 40 lbs in 24 hours, with the first batch ready in about 6 minutes. Some reviewers found the actual bucket capacity and per-cycle output smaller than that figure suggests.
Is the FOHERE 1010 nugget ice maker loud?
Several reviewers describe it as quieter than the nugget ice maker it replaced, though one buyer called it loud but worth the noise.
What happens if the FOHERE ice maker stops working?
One reviewer reported their unit stopped producing ice after about two months and had trouble getting a refund or warranty response from the manufacturer, so keep documentation of any issue.