NewAir AI-100S Countertop Ice Maker 28 lb
- Ice Production per Day: 28 Pounds
- Material Type: Stainless Steel
- Refrigerant: R134a
- Wattage: 115 watts
Last refreshed Jun 12, 2026 · Based on the Amazon listing and published specifications, not hands-on testing.
A capable, inexpensive way to keep a steady supply of small ice on a counter, as long as you accept that unused ice will melt and needs bagging for the freezer.
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ASIN: B000N6302QModel: AI-100Category: Ice Makers
Overview
This NewAir AI-100S is a self-contained countertop ice maker, not a freezer, that produces up to 28 pounds of bullet-shaped ice in 24 hours and cycles a fresh batch roughly every 10 minutes. It suits homes and offices without a built-in ice line.
The category listing groups this under refrigerators and freezers, but the unit itself does not freeze ice for storage; melted ice drains back into the reservoir and is remade, so any batch you want to keep needs to go into a bag in your own freezer. It ships from the kind of overseas contract manufacturer that supplies several other branded countertop ice makers, so the mechanics are shared across brands even when the shell differs.
- 28 lbs of ice per 24 hours
- 3 bullet ice sizes at the touch of a button
- Insulated storage bin
- Indicator lights for ice-ready and low water
Who it's for
Good fit for anyone without an ice maker in their fridge freezer, from apartment dwellers to a family in a hot, humid climate going through many gallons of water a week. Less suited to buyers who want a set-and-forget appliance that holds ice frozen for hours between uses.
Pros and cons
- Makes a new batch every 10 minutes
- Three selectable bullet ice sizes
- Recycles melted water instead of wasting it
- No plumbing or permanent installation needed
- Ice melts if not bagged into a freezer
- Footprint larger than some buyers expect
- Some units arrived with fan noise or DOA issues
- Replacement units have had inconsistent quality control
Performance notes
The compressor runs on R134a refrigerant and turns out a new tray of bullet ice roughly every 10 minutes, with a button to pick small, medium, or large cubes. Because there's no separate freezer compartment, ice left in the bin slowly melts and recycles through the reservoir, which is normal operation rather than a fault.
Specifications
| Brand | NewAir |
|---|---|
| Model | AI-100 |
| Dimensions & fit | |
| Item Dimensions D x W x H | 13.8 × 11.8 × 14.6 inches |
| Power & efficiency | |
| Wattage | 115 wattslower than 78% of 41 ice makers |
| Voltage | 120 voltshigher than 56% of 120 ice makers |
| Construction & materials | |
| Material Type | Stainless Steel |
| Included components | |
| Unit Count | 1 |
| Included Components | Product Manual |
| Warranty & support | |
| Warranty Description | 1 year |
| Other details | |
| Ice Production per Day | 28 Pounds |
| Refrigerant | R134a |
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Frequently asked questions
Does the NewAir AI-100S freeze ice for long-term storage?
No. It's a countertop ice maker, not a freezer, so unused ice gradually melts back into the water reservoir and gets remade; bag any ice you want to keep in your own freezer.
How long does it take to make a batch of ice?
NewAir lists a new batch roughly every 10 minutes, and several long-term owners confirm it keeps that pace after a year of near-daily use.
Does it need to be plumbed into a water line?
No, you fill the reservoir by hand and it drains automatically without plumbing or special wiring.