Electactic Countertop Ice Cube Maker Machine with External Water Tank
- Ice Maker
- 34 pounds
- 170 watts
- Metal
- More reviewed than 65%
A capable small cube maker for drinks that need slow-melting ice, best paired with routine cleaning since more than one reviewer struggled with the maintenance steps.
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How it ranks among the 114 ice makers we track
4.1★ across 586 Amazon ratings, Bayesian-smoothed toward the category average.
586 Amazon ratings, weighted on a log scale so huge counts don't drown everything.
Modest tracked demand last month.
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Overview
Electactic's countertop ice cube maker with an external 1.5L water tank plus a 0.5L top reservoir, producing up to 16 hard square cubes every 5 minutes and up to 34 lb per day. Built for kitchens, camping and RVs that want slow-melting cube ice rather than soft nugget ice.
Unlike nugget-style makers, this one produces hard square cubes the listing says melt slower, aimed at drinks where dilution matters like whiskey or iced coffee. The dual water-fill design, external tank or direct top reservoir, is meant to cut down on refills, and a 24-hour timer lets it run on a schedule. Reviewers are split on noise and on how well the maintenance instructions cover cleaning the internal water separator tube.
- 16 cubes every 5 minutes
- Up to 34 lb of ice per day
- 1.5L external tank plus 0.5L reservoir
- Operating noise below 45dB
Who it's for
Good for anyone wanting hard, slow-melting cubes for drinks or a backup supply for camping and RVs, especially with the flexible water-fill options. Less suited to anyone wanting silent operation or expecting the machine to hold ice long-term without moving it to a freezer.
What buyers say
From Amazon customer reviews.
Reviewers who use it daily call the cubes hard and slow-melting, holding shape for 6 to 8 hours in a drink versus melting almost immediately with bullet-style ice. Complaints include one unit getting slimy despite filtered water and developing a loud noise after several months, plus more than one reviewer finding the cleaning instructions for the internal tube unclear.
Strengths and trade-offs
Drawn from this product's published specifications.
- Hard square cubes melt slower than nugget ice
- Two ways to add water cut down refills
- 24-hour timer for scheduled production
- Internal tube cleaning instructions are unclear per reviews
- Ice needs freezer storage to hold beyond a few hours
- At least one report of increasing noise over time
Specifications
| Brand | Electactic |
|---|---|
| Model | Z5813AF |
| Dimensions & fit | |
| Item Weight | 16.7 pounds |
| Item Dimensions D x W x H | 11.8 × 8.7 × 16.5 inches |
| Capacity & performance | |
| Capacity | 34 pounds |
| Power & efficiency | |
| Wattage | 170 watts |
| Voltage | 115 volts |
| Construction & materials | |
| Material Type | Metal |
| Included components | |
| Unit Count | 16 |
| Included Components | ice maker |
| Other details | |
| Refrigerant | R600a |
| Ice Production per Day | 34 Pounds |
| Part Number | 13AF-G |
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How it compares
This product against the closest alternatives we track in ice makers.
| Product | Amazon rating | Ratings | ProductDome score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Electactic Countertop Ice Cube Maker Machine with External Water TankThis product | 4.1 / 5 | 586 | 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 Electactic Z5813AF
Common buyer questions answered straight from the product spec data - no fluff, no "it depends".
How much ice does the Electactic Z5813AF make per day?
Up to 34 lb per day, producing 16 cubes roughly every 5 minutes.
Does the Electactic ice maker need cleaning?
Yes, the manual recommends periodically cleaning the internal water separator tube, though reviewers say the instructions for this step are limited.
Can I add water two different ways?
Yes, either through the 1.5L external removable tank or directly into the 0.5L top reservoir.