AMAZING Frigidaire Countertop Ice Machine from Costco - Review & Demo

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  • Опубліковано 26 вер 2024
  • Review & Demo of the Frigidaire EFIC108-WHITE Counter top Portable 26 lb per Day Ice Maker Machine. It was purchased at Costco, Summer of 2021. I didn’t Open until Christmas 2021!
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  • @Ksane
    @Ksane Рік тому +16

    I keep an ice chest filled with drinks for delivery drivers in the summer as it commonly gets to 110° here in Oklahoma. I was spending so much on bags of ice. This is the ice maker I got this past summer & it's wonderful 👍I'm able to keep the ice chest completely filled 24/7 with ice for the drinks June through September! I love this thing!!!

    • @KeriPratt
      @KeriPratt  Рік тому +2

      I’m so happy that it’s helped. What a kind thing you do for the delivery drivers. I’m sure they really appreciate it ❤️

    • @KellyNorman-wu6qr
      @KellyNorman-wu6qr 6 місяців тому

      @@KeriPratt you have the same one i have so far it's worked great the only down side i see is that i wish the ice didn't melt as fast as is does but other than that i think it's worth getting

  • @doublemoon8
    @doublemoon8 2 роки тому +6

    Thank you so much for your video on the ice maker. I bought mine from Amazon, no name brand and I've had it maybe couple of weeks, and the little screen in the reservoir came off. No idea how so I watched your video and it showed how that grid was supposed to fit. I put it on and now even though I have three "small" light pressed I'm getting large harder ice. It still works; we'll see.

  • @CB-hi7mf
    @CB-hi7mf 2 роки тому +3

    Your "morning after" ice, is my favorite

  • @djpop4892
    @djpop4892 2 роки тому +3

    Amazing video - very thoughtful - answered all the questions we had. 10/10

    • @KeriPratt
      @KeriPratt  2 роки тому

      Thank you! I really appreciate your feedback ❤️

    • @Growmap
      @Growmap Рік тому

      @@KeriPratt I was hoping you'd answer the one question I still have: does it have a cleaning cycle? Many of this size do, but this brand doesn't mention one. (Some have buttons, but often there are just instructions on what to do with the existing buttons so you can't tell by looking at the panel.)

    • @KeriPratt
      @KeriPratt  Рік тому

      @@Growmap it does not have a cleaning cycle. I have to do that manually, by removing the water, disinfecting the inside surfaces, rinsing the unit, then I have to allow to rest (after tipping it on the side) and it’s clean and ready to use.

  • @RED-cq3uc
    @RED-cq3uc 2 роки тому +3

    Thanks Keri,
    Great review, my partner is an ice addict and our refrigerator can't keep up.
    Hopefully a slightly smaller machine is available.

  • @CB-hi7mf
    @CB-hi7mf 2 роки тому +14

    Ok. First big batch done last night. I made a tall glass of ice water in a Ball drink glass with handle. Filled to the brim with ice, put it on the table, then the cat wanted it. I was like "what in the world?" When I tried to take MY ice, she'd swat at me. 😆

    • @KeriPratt
      @KeriPratt  2 роки тому +1

      Oh my goodness, that’s hilarious! 😂 Guess you’ll have to make ice for her too! 🐱

  • @angiel3114
    @angiel3114 Рік тому +1

    Thanks for the honest review. I just bought one from Walmart.

    • @KeriPratt
      @KeriPratt  Рік тому

      Hope you enjoy it! Thanks for watching.

  • @lynniebww7705
    @lynniebww7705 Рік тому +2

    I love you're video kept it coming

    • @KeriPratt
      @KeriPratt  Рік тому +1

      Thanks for watching! ❤️

  • @Robert-ug5hx
    @Robert-ug5hx 2 роки тому +2

    We just ordered one, it's two of us we dont use alot of so this should be great

  • @Westernmassoutdoorboys
    @Westernmassoutdoorboys Рік тому

    We love are ice machine for summa camping and traveling with the kids all the time so awesome 👌

    • @KeriPratt
      @KeriPratt  11 місяців тому

      Thanks for watching!

  • @attygarland6909
    @attygarland6909 2 роки тому +3

    Just got mine .. It was actually a return @ WM .. only cost me 1/3 the usual price. No instructions inside, but I should be able to find them online somewhere. I do notice the lid does not fully close on the front edge - there is a slight gap. No idea why, as there is not actual latching mechanism for it and it's apparently not adjustable. Does yours have that gap?

    • @KeriPratt
      @KeriPratt  2 роки тому

      Mine does not have a gap or a latching mechanism. It shouldn’t affect the working condition of the machine.

    • @Amarimommy1
      @Amarimommy1 9 місяців тому

      Same here I fixed the gap thing but it’s not making ice lol make sure the lid is completely clicked together before closing it. Mine was slightly gapped just give a squeeze until the lid clicks then try to close it again.

  • @PattyAlden-wk8hp
    @PattyAlden-wk8hp 4 місяці тому

    i got one and love it. i use bottled water in mine. i dont put tap water in mine and it stays really clean with the bottled ater

    • @KeriPratt
      @KeriPratt  3 місяці тому

      I would imagine that to be true. I have had to clean my ice machine a few times over the years.

  • @CB-hi7mf
    @CB-hi7mf 2 роки тому +10

    I love my ice. Just bought this tonight. By the way, in the UK they don't have fountain drink machines at their convenience stores to get ice. I was ice deprived 😭for two weeks. It was awful. The only places I could get ice were the Pubs and restaurants. When I'd ask for ice for my Contigo water bottle at the Bed and Breakfasts they gave me maybe 2-3 inches of ice. WTH? The others would laugh and say "Ice? Oh that's an American thing." Then we couldn't find ice trays anywhere to put them in the fridge at the Youth Hostel. I'm from Colorado so yah, it was different than what I was used to.

    • @KeriPratt
      @KeriPratt  2 роки тому +3

      I love ice! I can’t imagine not having any! I’ll have to remember that when I finally have the opportunity to travel to Europe.

    • @CB-hi7mf
      @CB-hi7mf 2 роки тому +1

      @@KeriPratt not sure I'll be able to take my machine when I go back next year to Scotland. The weight in the suitcase or carry on, and I'd have to have a special adapter for the wall socket.

    • @KeriPratt
      @KeriPratt  2 роки тому +2

      @@CB-hi7mf that would weigh a lot for a carry on! 😂 Now they just need to find a way to make it even smaller!

  • @christineeccles7445
    @christineeccles7445 Рік тому +6

    I got one a few days ago at Walmart for $145 Canadian and I love it. actually bag my ice and put it in the freezer for future use and I was surprised at how fast it made ice. My instructions though say not to put it near any source of heat so you should find a better spot for it.

    • @KeriPratt
      @KeriPratt  Рік тому +1

      Yes, since I posted this video I’ve moved it next to my kitchen sink. I also make ice in advance and freeze it too.

    • @WayneAnstey
      @WayneAnstey Рік тому +1

      Have in on special this week for $115 Canadian.

  • @parisk8697
    @parisk8697 Рік тому +1

    I want to know how it’s working after 1 year if it’s still working? As I was told to never use till 24 hours of sitting after taken out of the box and 2 hours of tipped . And to never ever use reg tap water only bottled water 🤔 using reg tap water have u had any problems with it yet? Is it still working well?

    • @KeriPratt
      @KeriPratt  Рік тому +2

      Those a great questions. A year later and the ice machine is still running and working well. I have from time to time to drained the water and wiped down the inside of the reservoir with Lysol disinfectant wipes and then rinsed and dumped the water again, before using the machine.
      I live on an acreage and our well water is clean and pure with no additives, so I wonder if we lived in a city, if the city water would be harder on the machine. It still works great and I’m happy with it!

  • @pattikmiec8523
    @pattikmiec8523 2 роки тому +1

    Is it easy to clean/empty? I wish you'd included this! Great video thank you!@

    • @KeriPratt
      @KeriPratt  2 роки тому +1

      I haven’t felt like I’ve needed to clean it since I’ve begun using it. I also haven’t emptied it, because it’s stayed in one location. When we go camping next week, I do plan on taking it in our holiday trailer. (I’m definitely going to make sure it’s empty while we travel.)

  • @kimijonghighball9626
    @kimijonghighball9626 Рік тому +2

    My first batch of Ice is transparent. Don’t know if that is normal or not.
    Will keep it under observation.

    • @KeriPratt
      @KeriPratt  Рік тому +1

      Mine are usually cloudy, but I bet the clear ice looks beautiful ❤️

    • @remonagrubbs9787
      @remonagrubbs9787 3 місяці тому

      I read somewhere if you want clear ice cubes .. boil the. Water, let it cool completely.. then use as normal.. cubes should be clear. 🤷🏻‍♀️

  • @loumasucci6601
    @loumasucci6601 2 роки тому +5

    Keep it on 24x7, then always ice ready

    • @KeriPratt
      @KeriPratt  2 роки тому +1

      Great tip! Thanks

    • @lindseyweaver6956
      @lindseyweaver6956 4 місяці тому

      By on, do you mean plugged in? Or constantly running through an ice cycle? Mine is new and I’m still a little confused by it… it seems to take forever for ice.

  • @francisphillips53
    @francisphillips53 Рік тому +1

    Would love to have one of those. (Mabey this summer.) very cool though. 😊😊😊😊

    • @KeriPratt
      @KeriPratt  11 місяців тому

      Thanks for watching!

  • @janeleslie4192
    @janeleslie4192 2 роки тому +3

    How long did it take to fill the basket?

    • @KeriPratt
      @KeriPratt  2 роки тому +1

      About an hour of continuous running

    • @janeleslie4192
      @janeleslie4192 2 роки тому +2

      @@KeriPratt thank you👍

  • @lawrence6444
    @lawrence6444 2 роки тому +1

    Great video..thank you!

    • @KeriPratt
      @KeriPratt  2 роки тому +2

      I’m so happy you liked it!

  • @2023Red
    @2023Red Рік тому +1

    very nicely done

  • @eazywifey05
    @eazywifey05 Рік тому

    Can someone tell me what the black tape at the bottom is covering? And do I remove anything from there?

  • @bigphathairydheel9834
    @bigphathairydheel9834 2 роки тому

    AMAZING❗I'm amazed at how amazingly amazing it is.
    It would be amazingly super amazing if you got an amazing book called a thesaurus to look up synonyms to "amazing":
    astonishing, astounding, blindsiding, dumbfounding (also dumfounding), eye-opening, flabbergasting, jarring, jaw-dropping, jolting, shocking, startling, stunning, stupefying, surprising.

    • @KeriPratt
      @KeriPratt  2 роки тому +3

      I am glad you enjoyed the amazing video. I am amazed when I searched for your amazing example of UA-cam excellence, the search returned zero amazing results. I will keep trying. Thanks

  • @BOOS7ED_S2K
    @BOOS7ED_S2K Рік тому

    great review

  • @stevejohnson1321
    @stevejohnson1321 2 роки тому +1

    Most systems in this price class don't have cabinet cooling -- that takes some getting used-to.

    • @scottw3039
      @scottw3039 Рік тому

      Agreed, I have one and it seems to work great, however, the ice is wet when I take it out and place into a freezer for storage so the ice sticks together which is annoying.

  • @shawnsmith9939
    @shawnsmith9939 Рік тому +1

    What kind of water did you use

  • @alicadraws8663
    @alicadraws8663 2 роки тому +1

    Did it taste plasticy at all after using it for the first time ?

    • @KeriPratt
      @KeriPratt  2 роки тому

      I personally didn’t notice, but I’m not sensitive to plastic tastes.

  • @gordonfuentes808
    @gordonfuentes808 Рік тому

    Jis bot dis icemaker 2 day
    Tanx foda review
    Gud job very impressive
    Mahaloz n Aloooooooohaz🤙🏽🏝️

    • @KeriPratt
      @KeriPratt  Рік тому

      Thank you for your comments and support.

  • @feistygrandma2636
    @feistygrandma2636 2 роки тому

    I 💕 love this ice maker, keep the scope in a plastic bag on top of the ice machine

  • @mommysmusik621
    @mommysmusik621 Рік тому +1

    You can’t have it next to the the stove or microwave

    • @KeriPratt
      @KeriPratt  Рік тому

      I’ve since moved it to near my sink, I needed the counter space for the air fryer.

  • @DawnGarig
    @DawnGarig Рік тому

    Any ideal why you can't use distilled water?

    • @KeriPratt
      @KeriPratt  Рік тому

      No idea, just last weekend I did use distilled water for 2 days. The campground water smelled funny and I didn’t want to put it in my machine. It didn’t seem to affect it (so far)

  • @One-Day-After-Another
    @One-Day-After-Another 5 місяців тому

    don't use distilled water????? Well, I use reverse osmosis and when I check the PPM with a meter it's only 2 to 3 PPM... But I'm trying to think of any reason whatsoever that they don't want you to use distilled water??? Weird

    • @KeriPratt
      @KeriPratt  4 місяці тому

      The not using distilled water is what the instructions says. I'm not sure why, but I'm one of those people who like to read the instructions so I thought I'd share.

    • @One-Day-After-Another
      @One-Day-After-Another 4 місяці тому

      @@KeriPratt Keurig instructions say the same thing.. I just don't understand the reason for it...there must be a reason though....I don't use tap water with anything....and the very least I use reverse osmosis... it keeps everything that uses waater SO freaking clean...

  • @unicornssprinklebutt9988
    @unicornssprinklebutt9988 Рік тому +2

    Every so often u should clean your ice maker with vinger and baking soda wipe it down with paper Towel and use qtips for all the corners and cracks

  • @tdavis516
    @tdavis516 Рік тому

    I just bought one of these and am looking forward to trying it out

    • @KeriPratt
      @KeriPratt  11 місяців тому

      Hope it's been treating you well.

  • @RN-ti5oc
    @RN-ti5oc Рік тому

    How do you clean it prior to use?

    • @KeriPratt
      @KeriPratt  Рік тому

      I would you a water/vinegar solution to wipe down the interior surfaces. Then ensure that it is well rinsed afterwards, and before you begin using.

  • @wolvedancer589
    @wolvedancer589 2 роки тому

    Friend gave me one plugged in leaking from the bottom

  • @scottstallings5029
    @scottstallings5029 4 місяці тому

    WE❤LOVE ❤YOUR ❤CHANNEL 😊

    • @KeriPratt
      @KeriPratt  4 місяці тому

      Thank you SO much for your support 🩷

  • @dumptonpark
    @dumptonpark Рік тому

    All the ice makers are basically the same style plus they make ice.

  • @montgpaula
    @montgpaula 2 роки тому +1

    I didn’t let mine sit for 2 hours. I immediately filled it. Aghhhh hope I didn’t break it

    • @KeriPratt
      @KeriPratt  2 роки тому

      I hope it’s not broken too! Let me know, if everything is good!

  • @piewhackit2me
    @piewhackit2me 2 роки тому +1

    Hey for anyone interested some Walmart’s have the red and black ones on clearance for $40.Picked up a beautiful retro candy apple red ice Frigidaire ice maker too for $40+ tax

    • @KeriPratt
      @KeriPratt  2 роки тому

      Ohhh the candy apple 🍎 red one would be SO pretty! That’s an awesome deal!

    • @KeriPratt
      @KeriPratt  2 роки тому

      @Terri Siler I do the same thing to store my ice. I use so much ice (I love it) and I’ve since moved it closer to my sink and away from the stove.

    • @Nettiep61158
      @Nettiep61158 2 роки тому

      @Terri Siler you can empty it by pulling out the little plastic plug underneath on the right corner but hold a container underneath to catch the water that’s being emptied out. When it’s done just put the plug back in.

  • @annmayfield6138
    @annmayfield6138 Рік тому

    Not a good buy. Mine stop making ice after 6 months. Don't know what to do lost my book.

    • @KeriPratt
      @KeriPratt  Рік тому +1

      Sounds like you got a dud. Mine is still working great, I’m so sorry about your luck. If you bought it at Costco you could return it.

  • @Mark-qj4qv
    @Mark-qj4qv Рік тому

    Ran mine all night and not a one drop of ice.

    • @KeriPratt
      @KeriPratt  Рік тому

      If it’s brand new? Return it. I wonder what is wrong with it?

  • @MargaretKent-l6j
    @MargaretKent-l6j 8 днів тому

    Miller Shirley Moore Melissa Walker Sharon

  • @collector29646
    @collector29646 Рік тому

    The bad thing is when they stop working there is no one to work on them

  • @krzysztofkrzysztof5730
    @krzysztofkrzysztof5730 Рік тому

    ❤TY

  • @garypillischafske1425
    @garypillischafske1425 Рік тому +1

    Warning!! Don not purchase any Frigidaire product. I purchased ($2000+) a frig in October. After an issue developed a week later I called (over 12 times) the warranty service number and found out (long story short) There are no service techs avialable for warranty service. The New Box has no warranty!!! Frigidare has gone the way of many good companies. I used to be a dealer, so I know. One clue was that I was speaking to folks in India. Buyer beware!!

  • @roncrate6424
    @roncrate6424 2 роки тому

    You didn’t time it like you said. I call fraud.

    • @KeriPratt
      @KeriPratt  2 роки тому +1

      I’m going to plead for forgiveness! It does only take 6 minutes, I just forgot to show it. 😬

  • @Andrico77
    @Andrico77 Рік тому

    Ice for dinner…? What kinda crazy fad diet is that

    • @KeriPratt
      @KeriPratt  Рік тому

      Definitely not a good one, but I love ice!

  • @kimijonghighball9626
    @kimijonghighball9626 Рік тому +3

    I came back to watch your video because you’re the only one that reads the instruction manual and since I miss placed mine, here I am!

  • @veragalimore3648
    @veragalimore3648 5 місяців тому

    My Frigidaire ice maker stop making ice

    • @KeriPratt
      @KeriPratt  5 місяців тому

      Oh no! Thats so frustrating. I have my eye on the pebble ice maker at Costco, when my ice maker gives up the ghost.

  • @sagrammyfour
    @sagrammyfour Рік тому

    Mine crapped out after four months. Now I gotta take it back to Costco...

    • @KeriPratt
      @KeriPratt  Рік тому

      That’s so disappointing! Good thing you bought it at Costco. They are great for returns. Ours is still going strong.