Frigidaire has been a reliable name in home cooling for decades. The EFIC189 compact ice maker applies that straightforward engineering to a single, simple task: producing a lot of ice, very quickly. It’s a focused appliance that excels at its core function.

You get your first batch of clear, square cubes in about six minutes. The 26-pound daily capacity means it can quietly replenish a party cooler or keep a home bar stocked without a second thought. The electronic controls are minimal—just a few buttons for power, size, and start. It holds about 2.2 pounds of ice in its basket at a time, which is enough for most daily needs without constant emptying.

At 200 watts, it’s efficient for its output. The trade-off for its compact size and speed is that it’s an ice maker only, with no built-in refrigeration to store cubes long-term. You’ll want to transfer them to a freezer if they’ll sit for more than a few hours. For consistent, on-demand production, it delivers exactly what Frigidaire promises.