Description
About this item Quick Ice Making: The COWSAR ice maker is equipped with a powerful compressor to bring you an efficient ice-making experience. It can make 9 bullet-shaped ice cubes in just 6 minutes, and the ice production capacity can reach 26.5 pounds in 24 hours. Easy to Use: This machine has a simplified design that makes it easy to operate. Just fill the 1.2-liter water tank and press “on” to start making ice. When the water is insufficient, the indicator light will automatically light up. Low-Noise Design: The COWSAR ice machine has a soundproof design to ensure that the machine will not disturb your daily life when it is running. Its noise when making ice is less than 42 decibels. Self-Cleaning: Long press the on button for 5 seconds to start the self-cleaning function. It is recommended to clean your machine once a month. Portable and Space-Saving: This ice maker has a compact design and comes with a handle, making it easy to carry. The ice maker weigh is 14.8 pounds.
Thea Yonge –
5.0 out of 5 stars
Joke gone ary
I bought this as a gift for my sister. She was complaining about the cost of ice and how hot it was. *We have hot flashes and live in the South. So, I jokingly stated that if she had an ice machine she could solve her problem. 💡As she is trying to get her fridge to keep producing ice, I saw this product and started laughing. So, I sent it to her as a joke. Well now, she gets this and states, WTH, this is heavy. (We are older and our health is terrible). So, she drug it in. She opened the box and started yelling about how much she loved this. She had always wanted one. Then she proceeds to make ice. Ahh, the frozen peace of mind for the South. A little bit later she tells me she has made 5-8 pounds of ice. Now, everyone in my family is getting an ice maker for Christmas. If she and I can use this thing, anyone else with half a brain cell can too. Plug it in, dump in water and let the magic begin. While making your ice, you can make your ice tea, margarita mix, daiquiri mix and so on.
2 people found this helpful
Cheng Tu –
5.0 out of 5 stars
Great little ice maker and really nice customer support.
Ice maker in the fridge broke and this was an inexpensive way to have ice. Makes ice fast. After over a year and a half, the ice shovel broke so contacted support. They don’t sell the part but were really helpful and helped me find a part for it even though it was way our of warranty. Just contacted them to see if they sold the part and they were extremely helpful which is a far cry from what you get these days. I’d absolutely buy another one if needed!
Cindy –
4.0 out of 5 stars
Nice icemaker
Love my icemaker . Only draw back is the ice melts in the maker kinda fast. But would recommend.
Osborne Penn –
5.0 out of 5 stars
Great product for small space living
My husband and I moved to an independent living facility. Our apartment had a small refrigerator. We bought the ice machine so that we could have large quantities of ice when we needed it. We did not want to deal with ice trays.We have used the machine for over a year, and it is a workhorse for a small appliance. I highly recommend the ice machine for parties, small living spaces, or large living spaces. It is easy to use, and the price is excellent. It is a great product well worth the money.
One person found this helpful
fox51 –
4.0 out of 5 stars
Convenience
I love my ice machine. I fill up a bag every 2 or three days or when my granddaughter comes to stay with me. She loves eating ice. Would recommend this product.
William Ginder –
5.0 out of 5 stars
Looks are deceiving
Nothing I didn’t like about this ice maker, I expected to take long to make ice … but it fooled me it was actually pretty quick nice product well worth the money I’m glad I purchased one
Amazon Customer –
5.0 out of 5 stars
Works Great!
This has been such a great purchase. It makes ice really fast. I can fill a bowl of ice for my dogs whenever I want now. They love the size and shape.
Kendra –
4.0 out of 5 stars
Nice ice for a great price
Takes a while for the unit to warm up and start producing cubes but once it gets going, it’s perfect. Nice solid cubes keep your drinks cold without diluting it too much like the “crunchy ice” at a sonic
Monica Hilts –
4.0 out of 5 stars
Pretty good
It works pretty good but the ice melts quick
Tracy Moore –
4.0 out of 5 stars
Watch out for mold
Love it I ran it for 2 weeks straight when I got it and ended up with mold in it . It was a hassle to clean since the parts don’t come out but I got it cleaned with lots of bleach . It is noisy I hear it all night but does not leak . Ice is average size
Moises Z. –
5.0 out of 5 stars
Best Ice Maker I have Ever Used
Here are the pros and cons of the COWSAR Ice Maker Countertop, a portable ice machine with self-cleaning functionality:Pros:Convenience: Portable ice makers like the COWSAR offer convenience by producing ice quickly and on demand, eliminating the need to buy bags of ice or wait for ice cube trays to freeze.Compact Design: Designed for countertops, these machines are generally compact and do not take up much space, making them suitable for small kitchens, RVs, or other limited spaces.Speed: They typically produce ice cubes in a relatively short amount of time, often within 6 to 15 minutes, depending on the model and settings.Self-Cleaning Functionality: The self-cleaning feature simplifies maintenance by automating the cleaning process, ensuring the ice maker remains hygienic and efficient.Customization: Many models allow you to select different ice cube sizes (small, medium, large), catering to various preferences or specific cooling needs.Cons:Limited Storage: Portable ice makers usually have a limited storage capacity for ice cubes compared to larger, built-in ice makers or freezers. This means you may need to transfer ice to another container if you need a large amount.No Freezer Compartment: They do not have a freezer compartment to store ice for long periods, so unused ice will eventually melt back into the water reservoir and be recycled into new ice cubes.Noise Levels: Some models can be noisy during operation, especially when the ice is being formed or transferred to the storage basket. This noise may be noticeable in quieter environments.Water Requirement: These machines require a continuous supply of water to produce ice cubes, either from a water reservoir that needs refilling or a direct water line connection.Initial Investment: While generally more affordable than built-in ice makers, portable ice makers still represent an initial investment, which may not be worthwhile if you have infrequent ice needs or limited countertop space.Before purchasing a COWSAR Ice Maker Countertop or any similar product, consider your ice consumption habits, available space, and whether the convenience of having ice on demand outweighs the potential drawbacks of noise, maintenance, and storage limitations.
92 people found this helpful
Larry Richardson –
5.0 out of 5 stars
We like this ice maker
We like this counter top ice maker. It is reasonably light weight. It seems well constructed. It is not noisy. It functions perfectly. It makes a batch of ice quickly. We like the ice cubes which are fat tubes, sort of bullet shaped with a hollow center, which we find interesting. We do reccomend this ice maker. It is a good value. It makes a good quantity of ice in a reasonable amount of time.
5 people found this helpful
Lauranator –
4.0 out of 5 stars
Not bad, but not great
Been using this for a couple months or so and at first it was very quiet, but now is a bit noisier. Works fine, makes ice quickly. It’s very small, so only makes enough ice for about 2 16oz glasses, which is fine for me.A bit of annoyance is when the basket is full, the light goes on and it won’t make any more ice until it either melts below the sensor or I push the ice down into the basket. I think the sensor is a bit too sensitive as if there is even a tiny bit of ice in the sensor, it stops making ice leaving you with a bunch of half melted slushy ice bits.I always have to keep an eye on the water level, though as I go through a lot of ice and have to refill it at least twice a day. It has an indicator light for when it needs refilling, however I’ve only seen it light up once. The only way I know to refill (between times i check it) it is when it makes a whiney noise. The water level is very low, and the light should come on, but it doesn’t. Does the water level need to be so low that the water pump starts overheating and seizing up before it’ll light up? Maybe the one i have is defective? 🤔 I’ll keep using it despite all the above, I just think there is room for improvement in its functioning.
113 people found this helpful
Sonia Rodarte –
5.0 out of 5 stars
Works Great!
Ice machine in the fridge broke,this was a less expensive solution to replacement of the refrigerator ice maker. Easy to set up,makes ice quickly. I’m able to turn it on and have a stockpile of ice in bo time at all. The bullet shaped ice is good. It’s quiet and doesn’t take up a lot of space.
2 people found this helpful
Donna –
5.0 out of 5 stars
I love this ice machine.
I have owned this machine for two months and it works great. I would say it makes enough ice for a family of four, especially if you bag up the extra ice it makes. If I was going to have company over or a party, I definitely would go out and buy a bag of ice. It starts pumping out hollow bullet shaped cubes in about 6 minutes. Cleaning it is a breeze. My machine is quiet as far as I am concerned. It makes a very low humming noise I can hear if I am in the kitchen with it. I am very happy I purchased this ice maker.
5 people found this helpful
Sumara Gillespie –
5.0 out of 5 stars
Works great!
Are you tired of your kids not refilling the ice trays and the freezer lol let me tell you what this little ice machine is absolutely perfect! If it’s on your countertop and pretty much does all the work itself. All you do is add some water to the bottom of the machine to the fill line and let it do its magic. I am highly impressed with this ice maker! Definitely beats having to buy a new refrigerator with an ice maker in it! I would definitely recommend this to all my friends and family including strangers. Definitely a great price for the perfect size ice maker!
2 people found this helpful
Justin H. Legate –
5.0 out of 5 stars
Fast, easy bullet ice
Works great, my only complaint is that sometimes the ice stacks up toward the back and blocks the sensor, so it could be making more ice than it does, but overall this is a great buy.
2 people found this helpful
Christi V –
4.0 out of 5 stars
It’s not a bad machine.
This definitely has some pros and cons. It’s super easy to set up and use. It’s pretty fast. You get 9 ice bullets about every 9 min. I would recommend transferring the ice bullets to an ice bucket in the freezer as soon as they drop because they do stay pretty wet. I just throw them in the ice bucket then when I would add the next round I would take the ice scoop and move them around and get them unstuck. It actually worked great by the time my ice bucket was full the cubes would be fully frozen and not stuck together because I kept using the scoop to keep them broke apart. I seen some people complain about them sticking into a clump but what I did seemed to prevent that. Yes that part is kind of a pain but I figured I would just run it on a day I was just hanging around the house so, I could tend to it each time the ice fell. It took about 3 & 1/2 hours To fill up the ice bucket which is about 12” long maybe 5”wide and a good 7 “ tall. So, I don’t think that is a horrible amount of time to take. I will say at about the 2 & 1/2 hour mark it shut off which I am sure is probably some kind of safety feature. I turned it right back on and it finished up with no issues. The only downside is they are pretty small hollow bullets. If I had it to do over I don’t know that I would buy it again just because of the size of the ice because you can get like 8 stackable ice cube trays and fill up two ice buckets in about 4-6 hours. So, for me it wasn’t necessarily the best route to go when your fridge ice maker breaks. It was just something cool and fancy that I thought would be cool to try. I will definitely use it since I bought it though. I did like the idea that someone mentioned about using coffee to make coffee ice bullets to make there iced coffee drinks. It does say to only use water in the machine but you would think plane coffee that was cooled would not be an issue since you aren’t adding any sugars or anything. But I don’t know we will see if I am willing to attempt that.
18 people found this helpful
HannahHannah –
5.0 out of 5 stars
Works – trust the process!
First cycle of ice I was like wow what is this…but have patience. When the ice tray dumps 2,3,4 loads of ice the ice actually has enough coldness to stay cubed and frozen (first load is a little watery but it makes sense). We turn this on when we wake up before work and by the time we leave we have all this ice, enough for coffees and water bottles! Allyou have to do is press 1 button.
coolcleangreen –
5.0 out of 5 stars
Best thing ever!
Ice is small bullet shaped, white and soft on the teeth. Tastes great especially if using filtered or spring water. Makes ice quickly and fills up fast. The water level makes ice continuously for two days at least, depending how often you empty the ice tray. No smell. Sound is a bit louder than the reviews say, but not unbearable. I’ve had it a little over a month, Can’t wait to check out the self-cleaning function.
Amazon Customer –
4.0 out of 5 stars
Awesome size
Works awesome
Moni –
5.0 out of 5 stars
Little Champion
I love this little ice maker, works like a champ. Noise level is average, but its in my kitchen so the noise does not bother me. I like it More than the 160.00 maker I purchased and returned. The bullet ice comes out evenly and not clumped together. Makes ice quickly. We are a household of 3 and this ice maker is efficient enough. I would recommend it and would purchase again. No issues so far with this product and it was priced very reasonably at $69.99.
4 people found this helpful
JOSHUA BRANCH –
5.0 out of 5 stars
happy customer
this is a daily used item in my house for the past few months. seems durable and reliable so far. 5 stars from me
Bobbie J –
5.0 out of 5 stars
Great Machine
I really love my ice machine , it makes ice really fast
Suzanne –
5.0 out of 5 stars
Great product!
Easy to use; works quickly. Arrived on time.
CharleenaC –
5.0 out of 5 stars
Best ice
This is by far the best thing I’ve bought all year. This ice is so good that I sit and eat it like ice cream. Wish I could give it more than five stars. It makes a slight humming sound but it’s not loud. I’ve is made very quickly and all day as long as you refill with water.
Doris –
5.0 out of 5 stars
Small ice cubes
I like the way this works and it is very fast. However, the ice cubes are so small and melt too fast. If I try to save them in the freezer, they all stick together. So I’m keeping this as a backup, but have ordered a different one that makes larger cubes.UPDATE: I was contacted by the seller and offered a refund for the item. That’s some great customer service! I did try some other ice makers, and ended up coming back to this one because they were worse! So now this is my go-to machine and I am considering buying another one as a back-up!
4 people found this helpful
DeLacy Douglas –
5.0 out of 5 stars
Best ice ever!!
This is our 2nd counter top ice maker. I thought the last one was good but this one is twice as good. I don’t believe we could make it without this machine. Highly recommend it.
57 Chevy Fanatic –
5.0 out of 5 stars
Very COOL machine!
Makes plenty of ice FAST! Love the small size. Highly recommend this unit. We are happy campers now…
Julee W. –
4.0 out of 5 stars
Good product but not a freezer
Please note this is a portable ice maker and not something that is meant to run constantly.Super easy set up, doesn’t take much space and does make ice fast. You need to empty bin otherwise ice will melt and system will just reuse water to make new ice.Wish I read all reviews before purchase as this is not what I wanted. This would be good for parties or event as it will continuously make ice.I wouldn’t keep this running 24/7
One person found this helpful
True Review –
4.0 out of 5 stars
A Short Term Solution In Kitchen/ Great for Dorm Room
Purchased to make ice for a small family as we decided on which new refrigerator to go with, as the ice maker went out on our current refrigerator. Using it for several weeks and can say it does make ice fast, so fast you need to keep an eye on it and get it in the freezer before it starts to overflow in the basket and perhaps melts a bit. The ice from tap water is slightly cloudy as there is no filter on this unit. For clear ice use bottled or purified water. Ice is a dome shape with, a flat bottom, and a hole in the center. May melt a bit faster than the cubes that were produced by the ice maker in the refrigerator, but it makes up for this in how fast it works. How to really clean this at the point we stop using it is not clear, will have to Google that.The issue is the bottom plug that drains the water. It has a silicon-type stopper on top of a plastic piece that seemed to be at first well attached to it. Now after draining it many times to keep the water fresh, or dry out overnight, the silicon has come off of the plastic and is a pain to remove and place back in, this is unfortunate that it was not designed as one piece so that it would not have come apart.For a dorm room, this would be great as ice could be made for one person as needed and the unit shut off.For a small family as a tide over it has been OK and maybe even better than OK as we were able to make a good decision on a new refrigerator freezer with an ice maker and not be rushed because we had this handy device.It has its limits, but again, for the price it was worth it. I do not see this being a long-term workhorse ice maker based on the issues with the very basic plug at the bottom, and the melting of ice that builds up in a basket and is an ice block sort of that is to be broken up before use.
15 people found this helpful
Ana IsabelAna Isabel –
5.0 out of 5 stars
It’s just perfect
So far is great makes the ice in minutes amazing the kiddos love it
Jeff and Nadine Huey –
5.0 out of 5 stars
Fun
Makes wonder cubs. Little noise when fan funds but very nice product.
AOD –
5.0 out of 5 stars
Nothing bad to say
This product works as well as they say
itisdebbie –
5.0 out of 5 stars
Love this ice maker!
I love it! It’s quiet, it makes beautiful ice bullets. We love chewing the ice! We run it all the time.
Blairwitch4567 –
4.0 out of 5 stars
It works even if delivery dropped it over the fence!!!
Packed well. Secure. It’s smaller than my previous one. But, makes ice very fast & I can stock up. So far. I’m enjoying it a lot.
R. N. McGee –
5.0 out of 5 stars
Icey Cold
Ice works well and produces ice quickly. It is nice and quiet during the operation.
Pam Stewart –
5.0 out of 5 stars
It doesn’t take up much space.
I love that it makes ice. Since I don’t have a ice maker in my fridge.
One person found this helpful
bubba broad –
5.0 out of 5 stars
Works like a charm. Easy to setup and use. Makes ice fast
Bought this for my backyard bar to make ice for drinks and works like a charm. Makes ice fast and was easy to setup. Only thing is I wish the drain was easier to get to. I don’t want to leave water sitting in it when not in use to keep from growing mold/mildew.
4 people found this helpful
Justin –
5.0 out of 5 stars
Must have for a hot shop.
I bought this for work in a hot automotive shop. It can produce ice faster than I can use it, even with the ambient temperature in the high 90s.
lvj –
4.0 out of 5 stars
Great, small ice maker
We love this ice maker. It’s on our counter and fits perfectly. We now keep a bucket in the freezer and when the ice is full, dump it in there. We don’t mind filling it with water. It’s a bit noisier than we expected but it isn’t a problem. Love how portable it is too for when we go on vacation.
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Philip F. Ucci III –
5.0 out of 5 stars
Works great.
Able to make a bunch of ice very easy.
erica –
5.0 out of 5 stars
The shape of ice
Great all the way around
C. M. –
5.0 out of 5 stars
Works great, good price
Had a similar sized ice maker before this that lasted quite a few years. We got used to the smaller ice cubes, and having to “mix” the newly made ice cubes with those in the freezer to keep them from freezing together. Same experience with this Cowsar countertop ice maker. Good size, good price, and has worked well for the last 2 months. So far, so good.
Ken spence –
5.0 out of 5 stars
Compact and makes ice quickly.
Works as advertised.
Kimberly Hatfield –
5.0 out of 5 stars
Ice !
Great addition to the travel trailer, makes a lot of ice.
Busy Prof –
5.0 out of 5 stars
Lovely, lovely soft ice for this committee ice chewer
I’ve had the machine for 4 days now and it’s run pretty much constantly. It works as advertised and I’m very much enjoying the ice.Other reviewers have said that it doesn’t keep the ice cold enough to stay frozen and that’s probably true. I tend to empty it out at night before I go to bed and in the morning. I have a full ice basket, but it’s still running. I think what happens is that because there’s no real seal between the lid and the machine (it’s just plastic on plastic) that the ice does melt eventually (even though there’s some kind of cooling fan running constantly too), but it melts into the water reservoir, so the ice just keeps getting made as the basket empties. Which is fine with me.I have taken some out and stored it in a silicone bag in my freezer for when I need to take ice for later in the day at work. It’s frozen a bit harder once it’s been in the freezer for a while, but it becomes soft again by the time I need it later in the day.My favorite water bottle is a 24 oz tervis water bottle and the ice machine when full makes enough ice to fill my bottle completely.Concerning the noise level, you can hear it and it does take some getting used to, but it’s not louder than the refrigerator hum.
10 people found this helpful
diane hobson –
5.0 out of 5 stars
Great Ice Maker
Making ice
Ronnie Strasser –
4.0 out of 5 stars
It makes a lot of noise through out the day & night
Personal home use !
rndsommer –
5.0 out of 5 stars
Great
Handy to have while camping. No more buying ice or warm cocktails.
Iztherelife –
5.0 out of 5 stars
Ice making little machine here
It’s a work horse I’m buying another for our camper
Amazon Customer –
4.0 out of 5 stars
Perfect for a couple
This machine does not produce very much ice before you have to put the ice in the freezer. Only downfall is it does not keep the ice cold that it does make so you have to use it or put it in the freezer shortly after it is made or it melts. But it is good for a couple or even a camper
Allie Tripp –
5.0 out of 5 stars
Makes ice really fast
This ice maker works really well and makes the ice surprisingly fast. Mine filled up in maybe an hour. It will automatically stop once full. It has a buzz to it so it’s a little loud but not annoyingly loud. Love it!
AlbaRose –
5.0 out of 5 stars
Love it
I am in love with this ice maker
Amazon Customer –
5.0 out of 5 stars
Ice machine
I’m truly happy with it I thought at first I was waist if my money but surprised. It made lots of ice the start was shaky but once it started it was on.. was able to bag 2 bags and fill my ice tray in my freezer with a gallon bottle of water. Yes I would recommend this ice machine.
Zeps mom –
5.0 out of 5 stars
Great ice
We used it today an i added ice one time. Noise not too loud , speed make quick
lorraine –
4.0 out of 5 stars
company responded quickly
Machine was loud but made ice quickly. Company quickly responded, and gave a full refund thank you!
Kenny –
4.0 out of 5 stars
Decent enough
Makes ice but it’ll dissolve quickly in your drinks so I fill a bag and store some in the freezer, wish I got a bigger one but that’s a me issue tbh
Deborah –
5.0 out of 5 stars
Ice maker
I love it, easy to work, makes round cuve with hole down the middle easy to scoop, so far so good, I would highly recommend it
Michele –
4.0 out of 5 stars
Replacement Works Well
First one purchased made noise. It was promptly replaced and the replacement works perfect!
One person found this helpful