BLACK+DECKER 26 lb. Capacity Ice Maker
- Ice Maker
- 26 pounds
- Stainless Steel
- 16.7 pounds
Makes ice quickly and reliably for most buyers, but the persistent audible alert and a subset of units failing within six months to a year are worth weighing against the low price.
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How it ranks among the 114 ice makers we track
4.0★ across 168 Amazon ratings, Bayesian-smoothed toward the category average.
168 Amazon ratings, weighted on a log scale so huge counts don't drown everything.
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Overview
Countertop ice maker that produces up to 26 lbs of bullet-shaped ice cubes per 24 hours, making a batch of 9 cubes in 6 to 12 minutes with a choice of small or large cube size.
- Up to 26 lbs of ice per 24 hours
- 9 cubes per batch in 6-12 minutes
- Large or small bullet-shaped cube options
- Electronic controls with LED indicators
Who it's for
Anyone without a working fridge ice maker, or who wants fast countertop ice for entertaining, RVs, or offices. Not for buyers who want long-term cold storage of ice, since it has to be transferred out as it's made.
What buyers say
From Amazon customer reviews.
Most reviewers say it makes ice quickly and reliably enough to replace a broken fridge ice maker or cut down on store-bought bags. The recurring complaints are beeping that can't be disabled when the machine is full or needs water, and a handful of units that stopped making ice after 6 months to a year of use.
Strengths and trade-offs
Drawn from this product's published specifications.
- Produces a batch of ice in as little as 6 minutes
- Compact enough for countertops under 15 inches deep
- Self-clean cycle works with a basic vinegar and water mix
- Loud beeping when full or low on water, with no way to turn it off
- Small internal storage tray requires frequent transfers
- Some units stopped producing ice within 6 months to a year
Performance notes
A batch of 9 cubes forms in 6 to 12 minutes and the unit tracks up to 26 lbs of production per day, though the internal storage tray holds under 2 lbs before it needs emptying. It beeps when the tray is full or water runs low, a feature several reviewers found excessively loud with no way to silence it. Reliability reports are mixed: most describe consistent performance, while a few had units stop making ice within 6 months to a year.
Specifications
| Brand | BLACK+DECKER |
|---|---|
| Model | BIMH326S |
| Dimensions & fit | |
| Item Weight | 16.7 pounds |
| Item Dimensions D x W x H | 13.9 × 9.5 × 13 inches |
| Capacity & performance | |
| Capacity | 26 pounds |
| Power & efficiency | |
| Voltage | 115 volts |
| Construction & materials | |
| Material Type | Stainless Steel |
| Included components | |
| Included Components | Ice Maker |
| Warranty & support | |
| Warranty Description | 1 year |
| Other details | |
| Refrigerant | R600a |
| Part Number | BIMH326S |
How it compares
This product against the closest alternatives we track in ice makers.
| Product | Amazon rating | Ratings | ProductDome score |
|---|---|---|---|
| BLACK+DECKER 26 lb. Capacity Ice MakerThis product | 4.0 / 5 | 168 | 3.8 / 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 BLACK+DECKER BIMH326S
Common buyer questions answered straight from the product spec data - no fluff, no "it depends".
How much ice does this machine make per day?
Up to 26 lbs in a 24-hour period, in batches of 9 cubes every 6 to 12 minutes.
Does it store ice long-term?
No, internal storage is under 2 lbs, so cubes need to be moved to a freezer bag or bin as they finish.
Can the size of the ice cubes be changed?
Yes, it offers a choice between large and small bullet-shaped cubes.