Antarctic Star Nugget Ice Maker Countertop
- Ice Maker
- 200 watts
- 23.5 pounds
- 110 volts
- Better rated than 56%
- More reviewed than 91%
A fast, portable nugget ice maker for small households or travel, as long as you follow the upright rest period and keep up with cleaning.
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How it ranks among the 114 ice makers we track
4.3★ across 3,200 Amazon ratings, Bayesian-smoothed toward the category average.
3,200 Amazon ratings, weighted on a log scale so huge counts don't drown everything.
Modest tracked demand last month.
Brand identity, imagery, description and spec coverage.
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Overview
A countertop nugget ice maker rated for up to 44 lbs of ice a day, with a fast 10 to 15 minute batch cycle, self cleaning function and compact footprint for small kitchens or travel.
LED touch controls run production plus alerts for a full ice bin or low water, and a 20 minute self-clean cycle handles routine sanitizing. Reviewers stress two care steps that affect reliability: letting the unit sit upright before its first use, and running cleaning cycles regularly so it doesn't stall after several months.
- Up to 44 lbs of nugget ice per day, ready in about 10 to 15 minutes per batch
- Self-cleaning cycle in about 20 minutes via LED touch panel
- Ice full and water shortage alerts
- Compact footprint (about 9.45 x 12.2 x 14.96 in) with removable basket and tank
Who it's for
Suits single people, couples, small offices or mobile setups like boats and RVs that want fast, on-demand nugget ice. Households wanting a reservoir and bin as large as a full-size countertop unit may find this one small by comparison.
What buyers say
From Amazon customer reviews.
Buyers liked the speed, including replacing bagged ice runs for boat and RV use, the two ice size options, and responsive customer service on warranty issues. Recurring cautions were letting it sit upright for two hours before first plugging in to protect the compressor, running a vinegar or self-clean cycle to keep it working past six months, and a reservoir and bin smaller than a previous full-size unit one reviewer had owned.
Strengths and trade-offs
Drawn from this product's published specifications.
- Fast batches, roughly 10 to 15 minutes each
- Two ice size options for different needs
- Compact and portable enough for RVs and boats
- 20 minute self-clean cycle
- Reservoir and bin smaller than some prior units
- Needs upright rest before first use
- Needs periodic cleaning or it can stop making ice
Specifications
| Brand | Antarctic Star |
|---|---|
| Model | R1-3-58020RIM0-STEEL |
| Dimensions & fit | |
| Item Weight | 23.5 pounds |
| Item Dimensions D x W x H | 15 × 12.2 × 9.4 inches |
| Power & efficiency | |
| Wattage | 200 watts |
| Voltage | 110 volts |
| Included components | |
| Included Components | Ice Basket water tank |
| Warranty & support | |
| Warranty Description | 1 year |
| Other details | |
| Refrigerant | R600a |
| Ice Production per Day | 44 Pounds |
| Part Number | R1-3-58020RIM0-STEEL |
How it compares
This product against the closest alternatives we track in ice makers.
| Product | Amazon rating | Ratings | ProductDome score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Antarctic Star Nugget Ice Maker CountertopThis product | 4.3 / 5 | 3,200 | 3.9 / 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 Antarctic Star R1-3-58020RIM0-STEEL
Common buyer questions answered straight from the product spec data - no fluff, no "it depends".
How long before I can use the Antarctic Star ice maker after unboxing?
Reviewers recommend letting it sit upright for at least two hours before plugging it in, to avoid damaging the compressor.
How much ice does it hold or make per day?
It is rated for up to 44 lbs of nugget ice per day, with a batch ready roughly every 10 to 15 minutes.
Does it need regular cleaning to keep working?
Yes, reviewers who skipped cleaning reported it stopped making ice after several months; running the self-clean cycle or a vinegar rinse periodically keeps it working.