Newair Countertop Clear Ice Maker
- Ice Maker
- 45 pounds
- 108 watts
- Stainless Steel
A high-volume clear-ice option with genuinely adjustable thickness, though a couple of buyers hit early compressor failures worth weighing against the output.
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How it ranks among the 114 ice makers we track
3.8★ across 136 Amazon ratings, Bayesian-smoothed toward the category average.
136 Amazon ratings, weighted on a log scale so huge counts don't drown everything.
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The ProductDome score is separate from the Amazon rating shown above: it combines the Bayesian-smoothed Amazon rating with evidence volume, tracked demand, and data quality across the 114 ice makers we track - how the scorecard works · full ice makers data report. Confidence: medium - useful but incomplete evidence.Last refreshed Jun 12, 2026. Data-computed, not a hands-on test. Compiled by the ProductDome Research Team.
Overview
NewAir's countertop clear ice maker uses FrozenFall technology to flash-freeze water in layers, producing 45 pounds of slow-melting, clear ice per day with adjustable thickness settings. Suits home bars, offices, or outdoor entertaining.
- FrozenFall layered-freeze process for clear cubes
- 45 lb/day production capacity
- Custom ice thickness settings
- 24-hour timer and self-clean function
Who it's for
This suits home bars, offices or outdoor entertaining where you want a steady supply of clear, slow-melting ice on demand. It's not the choice if you want cubes that separate cleanly on their own, since the ice comes out as a joined block that needs breaking up.
What buyers say
From Amazon customer reviews.
Buyers who run the machine nearly nonstop describe it as reliable over many months and praise the adjustable thickness setting, but two reviewers reported compressor failures, one within 17 days and one after 2 years, and several note the ice drops as a joined block that needs breaking apart, plus wet ice that needs a short freezer transfer.
Strengths and trade-offs
Drawn from this product's published specifications.
- 45 lbs of ice output daily
- Adjustable ice thickness via LCD controls
- Large window to monitor ice levels
- Compressor failures reported by some buyers
- Ice drops as one joined block
- Cleaning described as not easy
Performance notes
FrozenFall flash-freezes water in layers to build clear cubes, with output rated up to 45 lbs per day and thickness adjustable through the LCD controls; one review notes roughly 10 minutes per batch.
Specifications
| Brand | NewAir |
|---|---|
| Model | NIM045SS00 |
| Dimensions & fit | |
| Item Dimensions D x W x H | 14.1 × 9.9 × 14.6 inches |
| Capacity & performance | |
| Capacity | 45 pounds |
| Power & efficiency | |
| Wattage | 108 watts |
| Voltage | 115 volts |
| Construction & materials | |
| Material Type | Stainless Steel |
| Included components | |
| Included Components | Ice Maker |
| Other details | |
| Refrigerant | R600a |
| Part Number | 1 |
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How it compares
This product against the closest alternatives we track in ice makers.
| Product | Amazon rating | Ratings | ProductDome score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Newair Countertop Clear Ice MakerThis product | 3.8 / 5 | 136 | 3.6 / 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 NewAir NIM045SS00
Common buyer questions answered straight from the product spec data - no fluff, no "it depends".
How much ice does the NewAir NIM045SS00 make per day?
Up to 45 pounds per day according to the listing, with speed and thickness adjustable through the LCD controls.
Does the NewAir ice maker produce clear ice?
Yes, it uses FrozenFall technology to flash-freeze water in layers for clear, slow-melting cubes.
Is the NewAir NIM045SS00 self-cleaning?
It has a self-clean function, and reviewers who run it near-continuously report going about two months between cleanings.