Danby DIM2500SSDB Portable Ice Maker
- Ice Maker
- 200 watts
- Stainless Steel
- 1
- More reviewed than 67%
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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How it ranks among the 114 ice makers we track
4.1★ across 646 Amazon ratings, Bayesian-smoothed toward the category average.
646 Amazon ratings, weighted on a log scale so huge counts don't drown everything.
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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.
What buyers say
From Amazon customer reviews.
Several long-time owners describe buying repeat units for family members after years of daily reliable use, and multiple reviewers singled out the self-clean cycle as easy and effective. On the other side, one buyer's unit developed slime buildup and stopped working entirely after a year, and another reported occasional leaking around the drain cap that required setting the unit in a tray to catch runoff.
Strengths and trade-offs
Drawn from this product's published specifications.
- 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
- Some units failed within a year per reviewers
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. The unit also picks up the taste of whatever water goes in, so reviewers recommend using water you'd want to drink.
Specifications
| Brand | Danby |
|---|---|
| Model | DIM2500SSDB |
| Dimensions & fit | |
| Item Weight | 22 pounds |
| Item Dimensions D x W x H | 14.2 × 9.8 × 12.9 inches |
| Power & efficiency | |
| Wattage | 200 watts |
| Voltage | 120 volts |
| Construction & materials | |
| Material Type | Stainless Steel |
| Included components | |
| Unit Count | 1 |
| Included Components | Does not apply |
| Warranty & support | |
| Warranty Description | 1 year |
| Other details | |
| Refrigerant | R134a |
| Ice Production per Day | 25 Pounds |
| Part Number | DIM2500SSDB |
How it compares
This product against the closest alternatives we track in ice makers.
| Product | Amazon rating | Ratings | ProductDome score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Danby DIM2500SSDB Portable Ice MakerThis product | 4.1 / 5 | 646 | 4.0 / 5 |
| FRIGIDAIRE EFIC128AMZBLK Compact Countertop Ice MakerFrigidaire | 4.4 / 5 | 16,910 | 4.3 / 5 |
| EUHOMY Nugget Ice Maker CountertopEUHOMY | 4.4 / 5 | 4,660 | 4.3 / 5 |
| GoveeLife Smart Countertop Ice MakersGoveeLife | 4.3 / 5 | 2,199 | 4.2 / 5 |
| Deco Rapid Portable Automatic Electric Countertop Ice MakerDeco Gear | 4.4 / 5 | 2,200 | 4.1 / 5 |
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Questions about the Danby DIM2500SSDB
Common buyer questions answered straight from the product spec data - no fluff, no "it depends".
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.
How fast does the DIM2500SSDB make ice?
Reviewers report a fresh batch roughly every 7-8 minutes, up to 25 lbs total per day.
Is the Danby ice maker good for an RV or camper?
Yes, multiple reviewers use it in campers since it just needs power and water, not a fixed line.