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Frigidaire Retro Bullet Ice Maker (Silver or Black)

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Walmart has Frigidaire Retro Bullet Ice Maker (Silver or Black) on sale for $59. Shipping is free.

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Features:
  • Rapid ice production: 26 pounds of ice within just 24 hours
  • Intuitive LED indicators: featuring bright LED indicators, making it easy to know when your ice maker is ready to serve.
  • Transparent ice-level monitoring: the large see-through window allows you to effortlessly monitor ice levels without needing to open the machine, ensuring you're never caught off guard.
  • Ample water storage: with a substantial 1.2-quart water reservoir capacity, this ice maker maximizes ice production before requiring a refill.
  • Dual ice size options: create ice that suits your preferences with the option to produce bullet-shaped ice in two different sizes, making it versatile for various beverage types.
  • Convenient ice access: an ice shovel is included for easy and mess-free ice retrieval.
  • Effortless maintenance: equipped with a convenient drain plug, ensuring a hassle-free cleaning and maintenance process.

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  • This product is rated 4.6 out of 5 stars based on over 2400 customer reviews.
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Walmart has Frigidaire Retro Bullet Ice Maker (Silver or Black) on sale for $59. Shipping is free.

Available Colors:Thanks to Deal Hunter minntwins for finding this deal

Features:
  • Rapid ice production: 26 pounds of ice within just 24 hours
  • Intuitive LED indicators: featuring bright LED indicators, making it easy to know when your ice maker is ready to serve.
  • Transparent ice-level monitoring: the large see-through window allows you to effortlessly monitor ice levels without needing to open the machine, ensuring you're never caught off guard.
  • Ample water storage: with a substantial 1.2-quart water reservoir capacity, this ice maker maximizes ice production before requiring a refill.
  • Dual ice size options: create ice that suits your preferences with the option to produce bullet-shaped ice in two different sizes, making it versatile for various beverage types.
  • Convenient ice access: an ice shovel is included for easy and mess-free ice retrieval.
  • Effortless maintenance: equipped with a convenient drain plug, ensuring a hassle-free cleaning and maintenance process.

Editor's Notes

Written by SlickDealio
  • This product is rated 4.6 out of 5 stars based on over 2400 customer reviews.
  • Please see the original post for additional details & give the WIKI and additional forum comments a read for helpful discussion.

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dampier
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There are traditionally two Chinese manufacturers that produce these and slap on a myriad of brand names but unless this product has gotten the Temu shrink-a-lization, turning it deceptively into a fraction of its normal expected size, these are all roughly identical and do produce a healthy amount of bullet ice -- plenty for several drinks unless you have a two gallon Slurpee cup,

I have owned about eight of these over the last ten years. They all last an average of one year before a mechanical issue shuts them down or they get ravaged by hidden mold which can develop if you allow the ice to melt and re-freeze repeatedly without regular cleaning. If you do get mold, cleaning it all out is impossible and it is better to just throw it out.

Periodically, you will want to run concentrated lemon juice and some diluted Clorox bleach through the machine to sterilize it and keep mineral deposits down. If you are not going to use it, empty and dry it as best as you can. Also, some units have silicone drain plugs that are easy to damage or lose. Keep an eye on it.
nagol68
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I have this exact model. It's pretty quiet and I really like it, EXCEPT the backet is VERY small. If you like a lot of ice, one backet full is barely more than enough for one drink.
PeteyTheStriker
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This looks pretty Identical to the best buy brand ice maker that sometimes goes on sale for as cheap as $50, just saying for those who are not in a rush.

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I have this exact model. It's pretty quiet and I really like it, EXCEPT the backet is VERY small. If you like a lot of ice, one backet full is barely more than enough for one drink.
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This looks pretty Identical to the best buy brand ice maker that sometimes goes on sale for as cheap as $50, just saying for those who are not in a rush.
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Quote from mgoodlin :
what is a backet?
They meant "bucket." Context clues, sir, context clues.
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Quote from mrat316 :
They meant "bucket." Context clues, sir, context clues.
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Bonez77Mar 07, 2024 03:34 PM
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One full bucket is only good for 1 drink? Are the other ones that come through on slickdeals that small also?
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Quote from Bonez77 :
One full bucket is only good for 1 drink? Are the other ones that come through on slickdeals that small also?
What is this? An icemaker for ants?
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I have the version from Costco. About a year and a half old. It works pretty well. It is starting to rust from the metal pieces in the arm and it has a lot of grooves for things to grow.
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colosportsMar 07, 2024 04:20 PM
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A couple of reviews says this makes enough ice for 3 to 4 drinks.
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Quote from jc4jax :
What is this? An icemaker for ants?
You don't store ice in this type of ice maker since the bucket is not cooled and the ice will melt. Instead, you collect the ice as it's being made and transfer it to the fridge. It's useful when you'll have a party and you can make a large amount of ice in advance.
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dampierMar 07, 2024 04:30 PM
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Quote from mrat316 :
They meant "bucket." Context clues, sir, context clues.
Or the responder could have taken five seconds to proofread.
Last edited by dampier March 7, 2024 at 09:36 AM.
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Quote from minntwins :
Walmart [walmart.com] has Frigidaire Retro Bullet Ice Maker (Silver) on sale for $59. Shipping is Free.
  • Makes 26-lbs of ice in 24 hours
There are traditionally two Chinese manufacturers that produce these and slap on a myriad of brand names but unless this product has gotten the Temu shrink-a-lization, turning it deceptively into a fraction of its normal expected size, these are all roughly identical and do produce a healthy amount of bullet ice -- plenty for several drinks unless you have a two gallon Slurpee cup,

I have owned about eight of these over the last ten years. They all last an average of one year before a mechanical issue shuts them down or they get ravaged by hidden mold which can develop if you allow the ice to melt and re-freeze repeatedly without regular cleaning. If you do get mold, cleaning it all out is impossible and it is better to just throw it out.

Periodically, you will want to run concentrated lemon juice and some diluted Clorox bleach through the machine to sterilize it and keep mineral deposits down. If you are not going to use it, empty and dry it as best as you can. Also, some units have silicone drain plugs that are easy to damage or lose. Keep an eye on it.
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fiveohmxcoMar 07, 2024 04:41 PM
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We've had this for a few months now. I think this is our 3rd countertop ice maker since our Samsung fridge ice maker never really worked... Has been great so far. They tend to last about 1.5 years of daily use. No issues with ours. Great price imo. Louder than our last one, but we're used to it now. Runs all day every day
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Quote from PeteyTheStriker :
This looks pretty Identical to the best buy brand ice maker that sometimes goes on sale for as cheap as $50, just saying for those who are not in a rush.
These often go on sale when they get overstocked. The Chinese companies making them will do a run of 25,000-100,000 units for a major retailer where they sell often modestly, and then the retailer decides they need the warehouse space back and clearance them. They are often sold as Christmas gifts so around this time of year, it's time to get rid of the extras. Ignore the brand name -- there are two basic styles - the rounded one like this one and a more square one made by a different company. Each model is identical across the two styles except for the brand label and color. They have not re-engineered them either. The always-common issues of the "ice bucket full" warning when it isn't (dropping ice gets stuck on or near the sensor) and the propensity of the units to melt the ice sitting in the plastic bucket because it is only passively cooled are still unresolved. I also wish there was a way to better access the water flow line to manage any mold or mildew buildup, which will eventually happen if you don't clear the ice out everyday. Walmart sells two extended warranties for a modest price. I'd recommend one. These typically die after about a year if you use them regularly. The company will just cut you a gift card for the purchase price you paid, minus any taxes or shipping.
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dampierMar 07, 2024 04:55 PM
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Quote from fiveohmxco :
We've had this for a few months now. I think this is our 3rd countertop ice maker since our Samsung fridge ice maker never really worked... Has been great so far. They tend to last about 1.5 years of daily use. No issues with ours. Great price imo. Louder than our last one, but we're used to it now. Runs all day every day
In this style, it usually the fan that causes the noise. They are literally using similar fans to those found in computers. If the lubricant in the ball bearing channel gets dirty or deteriorates you can get some loud rumbling.The other square model has a somewhat exposed compressor which itself can get loud. Years ago when they first introduced it they tried to muffle it with some insulation, but that caused the compressor to overheat and caused some fires. As you said, you get used to it. In fact, what catches our attention is when we can't heat it. :-)

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