Danby DIM2500SSDB Portable Countertop Ice Maker 25 lb
- Material Type: Stainless Steel
- Refrigerant: R134a
- Wattage: 200 watts
- Warranty Description: 1 year
Last refreshed Jun 12, 2026 · Based on the Amazon listing and published specifications, not hands-on testing.
Makes ice quickly and cleans itself well day to day, but budget for the possibility of a shorter lifespan than a built-in unit, based on repeat reviewer complaints.
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ASIN: B00GDBDPJSModel: DIM2500SSDBCategory: Ice Makers
Overview
The Danby DIM2500SSDB is a countertop ice maker producing up to 25 lbs of ice a day in single-cube size, with LED controls, a self-clean mode and a 2 lb storage bucket that signals when full.
This is a production ice maker, not a freezer, so it doesn't keep ice frozen once made; the 2 lb bucket melts back into the reservoir if left unused, which the machine then recycles into new ice. Reviewer accounts split on long-term reliability, with several owners on their second or third unit reporting years of daily use and others describing failures within a year. The drain cap comes up repeatedly as a design weak point rather than a rare complaint.
- Up to 25 lbs of ice produced per day
- 2 lb ice storage with full-bucket alarm
- LED display with self-clean function
- Includes ice scoop and see-through lid
Who it's for
Fits anyone without a built-in fridge ice maker, or a camper or RV owner wanting on-demand ice without a fixed water line. Not the choice for anyone wanting ice that stays frozen for hours in a cooler, since this design isn't insulated storage.
Pros and cons
- Produces ice in about 7-8 minutes per batch
- Self-clean mode simplifies upkeep
- No plumbing needed, works on any counter
- Not insulated, ice melts back down if unused
- Drain cap can be difficult to remove and may leak
Performance notes
Ice forms in roughly 7-8 minutes per batch according to reviewer timing, cycling continuously as long as there's water in the reservoir and room in the 2 lb bucket. Because the bucket isn't insulated, unused ice melts back down and gets remade rather than sitting frozen, which is why Danby recommends running the self-clean mode rather than treating the reservoir as static.
Specifications
| Brand | Danby |
|---|---|
| Model | DIM2500SSDB |
| Power & efficiency | |
| Wattage | 200 wattshigher 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 |
| Warranty & support | |
| Warranty Description | 1 year |
| Other details | |
| Refrigerant | R134a |
Closest rivals on specs
Electactic Countertop Bullet Ice Maker 26 lb- Wattage 200 vs 170 watts (+18%)
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Gevi V2.0 Nugget Ice Maker- Wattage 200 vs 170 watts (+18%)
Frequently asked questions
Does the Danby DIM2500SSDB keep ice frozen in storage?
No, the 2 lb bucket isn't insulated, so unused ice melts back into the reservoir and gets remade rather than staying frozen.