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Nov 2, 2025 11:40 PM

Costco Members: Select Stores: Frigidaire Gallery Nugget Ice Maker (44 lbs)

$140

$200

30% off
(In-Store Purchase Only)at Costco Wholesale
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Select Costco Wholesale Stores (link for reference only) have Frigidaire Gallery Nugget Ice Maker (up to 44 lbs) on sale for $139.97 valid for in-store purchase only at participating locations. Visit your local Costco Location to verify stock/pricing and purchase.

Thanks to Community Member lrothkcsa for sharing this deal.
  • Note: Pricing and availability for purchase will vary by location.
About this Item:
  • Unique Soft, yet Crunchy Nuggets Ice
  • Auto Self-Cleaning Function
  • Compact Countertop Design
  • Produces up to 44 Lbs of Ice in a Day
  • Holds Up To 3 Lbs. (2.5 Quarts) in Ice Basket

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Written by SaltyOne | Staff
  • Note: This is a in-store only clearance deal so availability will be very limited.
  • Rated 3.9 out of 5 stars from customer reviews.
Please see the original post for additional details & refer to the comments below for discussion.

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Written by lrothkcsa
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Select Costco Wholesale Stores (link for reference only) have Frigidaire Gallery Nugget Ice Maker (up to 44 lbs) on sale for $139.97 valid for in-store purchase only at participating locations. Visit your local Costco Location to verify stock/pricing and purchase.

Thanks to Community Member lrothkcsa for sharing this deal.
  • Note: Pricing and availability for purchase will vary by location.
About this Item:
  • Unique Soft, yet Crunchy Nuggets Ice
  • Auto Self-Cleaning Function
  • Compact Countertop Design
  • Produces up to 44 Lbs of Ice in a Day
  • Holds Up To 3 Lbs. (2.5 Quarts) in Ice Basket

Editor's Notes

Written by SaltyOne | Staff
  • Note: This is a in-store only clearance deal so availability will be very limited.
  • Rated 3.9 out of 5 stars from customer reviews.
Please see the original post for additional details & refer to the comments below for discussion.

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Written by lrothkcsa

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This Frigidaire Gallery nugget ice maker is valued for making soft, chewable nugget ice at a lower Costco price than many rivals, with the side water tank design drawing favorable comparisons to the GE Opal. It can work well for months and Costco returns are easy if it fails. The main drawbacks are frequent cleaning, mineral buildup, and reports of screeching, leaks, warmth, or early breakdowns. Distilled water and regular descaling help, but upkeep is a real part of ownership.

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  • Yes. The pumps and auger can build up minerals or freeze over, which can cause screeching and off-smelling ice. Distilled or filtered water helps reduce scale, and vinegar-water or other descaling routines are used to keep it running properly.

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  • Prices mentioned range from $99.99 to $139.97, with one store showing $129.97 two weeks earlier. The deal appears to vary by location and stock, and some stores had only a few units left.

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  • Some units run well for months, but failures after about 6 to 12 months are reported, including units that stop making ice or die entirely. Costco's return policy makes replacement or refund straightforward if it fails.

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  • The Frigidaire's side water tank is viewed as a practical advantage over the GE Opal, and some prefer its overall value. The ice texture is different, though: it makes more broken nugget-style bits rather than the softer chewable Opal-style ice.

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  • It can be noisy, and some units drip water when the drawer is opened, which can leave water on the countertop. Reports also mention the machine warming the kitchen and running constantly when ice melts quickly.

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Nov 4, 2025 6:52 PM
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alphawaveNov 4, 2025 6:52 PM
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Quote from badutahboy View quoted comment :
Can you walk me through your cleaning/maintenance process with HOCL? do you still fully clean and drain just like you would with another product? I've contemplated adding a small diluted amount regularly in hopes of preventing biofilm in the first place, but so far I've just used it the same way I'd use another cleaner. wondering if my maintenance dose idea has legs, since there's absolutely no harm in ingesting HOCL
It's essentially the same procedure as vinegar solution...I use about 100 ppm solution made with distilled (I have a distiller) and run two quarts of HOCL thought the machine 1 at a time, then flush with 2 quarts of distilled. Repeat about every 3 months.

edit: BTW, the OG Opal has a short (IMHO) cleaning cycle, so I run it 2-3 times before draining.
Last edited by alphawave November 4, 2025 at 10:55 AM.
Nov 5, 2025 3:17 PM
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CUMBANov 5, 2025 3:17 PM
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We had this and didn't like the design of it. Returned it. Something about the design of the tray/bucket where the ice is stored makes it pour water all over the countertop and outside the splash pad thing they give you. Not when sitting idle - when you open the drawer it drips everywhere and a lot.

The combo of how noisy it was and how much we had to clean up after each use meant it went back.
Nov 6, 2025 3:46 AM
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bobbyhinojosaNov 6, 2025 3:46 AM
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Caution! The auger freezes if left on for a few days and will cause a screeching sound. Recommended to clean monthly which I did first couple months and went to every week as I couldn't keep the ice from smelling funky. I would deep clean every crevice and tube and still couldn't keep it from getting funky. Good thing is Costco has a no questions asked so it might be worth a try.
Nov 15, 2025 5:13 AM
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OmarF2Nov 15, 2025 5:13 AM
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I picked one up for $99.99 at my local store

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