2.5" Extra-Large Ice Ball Maker Countertop
- Ice Maker
- 100 pounds
- 1200 watts
- Plastic
- Better rated than 56%
A dedicated countertop maker for clear, slow melting ice spheres, worth it for a home bar; skip it if you need ice in volume or in a hurry.
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How it ranks among the 114 ice makers we track
4.3★ across 140 Amazon ratings, Bayesian-smoothed toward the category average.
140 Amazon ratings, weighted on a log scale so huge counts don't drown everything.
Brand identity, imagery, description and spec coverage.
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Overview
A countertop ice ball maker that produces three 2.5 inch clear ice spheres per 75 to 80 minute cycle, with an LCD touch panel and an automatic self cleaning cycle.
The pitch here is clarity and slow melt rather than speed: a single cycle takes over an hour for just three spheres, which is a tradeoff against the 24 hour wait for a silicone freezer mold. The listing is explicit that the included insulated basket keeps finished spheres cold but is not a freezer, so spheres need to move to your actual freezer for longer storage. This sits in commercial ice machine categories on Amazon, but the size and output point to home bar use rather than food service volume.
- 2.5 inch crack free clear ice spheres
- 3 spheres per 75 to 80 minute cycle
- LCD touch panel with ice full and add water alerts
- Automatic self cleaning cycle
Who it's for
Fits someone who wants dense, crack free ice spheres for whiskey or cocktails at home and does not mind a roughly 75 to 80 minute cycle for a small batch. Not a fit for anyone needing large volumes of ice quickly, since output is limited to a few spheres per cycle.
Strengths and trade-offs
Drawn from this product's published specifications.
- Produces large clear ice spheres without a mold wait
- LCD panel shows cycle status and alerts
- Automatic self cleaning cycle
- Compact footprint fits most countertops or bar carts
- Only 3 spheres per 75 to 80 minute cycle
- Storage basket is not a freezer
- No buyer reviews yet to confirm long term reliability
Performance notes
The machine cycles through freezing to produce three 2.5 inch spheres in about 75 to 80 minutes, using a process meant to avoid the cloudy bubbles and internal cracks common in tray made ice. An LCD touch panel tracks cycle status and flags when the reservoir needs more water or the bin is full. An automatic self cleaning cycle flushes the interior between uses; note that the storage basket keeps spheres cold but does not function as a freezer for long term storage.
Specifications
| Brand | FOHERE |
|---|---|
| Model | IMQ1000 |
| Dimensions & fit | |
| Item Weight | 150 pounds |
| Item Dimensions D x W x H | 17.7 × 16.9 × 11.6 inches |
| Capacity & performance | |
| Capacity | 100 pounds |
| Power & efficiency | |
| Wattage | 1200 watts |
| Voltage | 220 volts |
| Construction & materials | |
| Material Type | Plastic |
| Included components | |
| Included Components | Ice Maker, Ice Basket, Operation Guide, Maintenance Guide |
| Other details | |
| Refrigerant | R290a |
| Ice Production per Day | 15 Pounds |
| Part Number | IMQ1000 |
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How it compares
This product against the closest alternatives we track in ice makers.
| Product | Amazon rating | Ratings | ProductDome score |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2.5" Extra-Large Ice Ball Maker CountertopThis product | 4.3 / 5 | 140 | 3.8 / 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 IMQ1000
Common buyer questions answered straight from the product spec data - no fluff, no "it depends".
How long does the FOHERE ice ball maker take to make ice spheres?
One cycle produces three 2.5 inch spheres in roughly 75 to 80 minutes, according to the listed specifications.
Can the FOHERE ice maker's storage basket be used as a freezer?
No, the listing specifies the insulated basket keeps finished spheres cold but is not a substitute for freezer storage over time.
What size ice spheres does the FOHERE IMQ1000 make?
It produces 2.5 inch spheres, described as larger than the 2 inch and 2.4 inch spheres common on other countertop makers.