Author: Ice Maker Geek

If you own a portable ice maker or want to purchase one, I explain everything you need to know about how they work in this article. I’ve owned portable ice makers for over eight years, so I understand the ins and outs of what makes them function. The portable ice makers I owned were of different sizes and designs and produced different types of ice. Portable ice makers are far different than commercial or undercounter ice makers. One of the main differences of a portable ice maker is that it doesn’t need a waterline or a drain. Portable ice makers…

I have owned an Igloo ice maker for several years and love it. It’s the perfect compact portable ice maker, and I use it at home and for camping. It’s just that perfect size for carrying from place to place. People always ask me how I have kept my Igloo Portable Ice Maker working so long, and I usually give them a list of things that I do, like keeping it dry in storage, unplugging it during storms, changing the water several times a week, and making sure that it’s always clean. All portable ice makers get considerably dirty over…

I’ve been in this position many times, and it’s super frustrating. I have a portable ice maker sitting on your counter, and I’m excited to fill my cup with ice, but to my surprise, there is no ice to be found. My portable ice maker is not making ice, and I need to figure out why and how to fix it as soon as possible. If you’ve been in this position before, you know how frustrating it can be. An ice maker is ready, but no ice is in your cup. In this article, I will explain why your portable…