Midea MERI26B1AGY Countertop Bullet-Ice Maker
- Ice Maker
- 26 pounds
- Metal, Plastic
- 8
A capable small-batch ice maker for one or two people, but plan on frequent cycles for a household and keep an eye on reliability past the first few months.
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How it ranks among the 114 ice makers we track
4.1★ across 125 Amazon ratings, Bayesian-smoothed toward the category average.
125 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
The Midea MERI26B1AGY is a countertop bullet-ice maker producing 8 ice bullets in about 6 minutes, up to 26 lbs in 24 hours, with a choice of small or large bullet size. It suits a single person or couple who want fast ice in a small kitchen, office or RV, not a household that needs a steady supply.
Amazon reviewers consistently note the output fits one or two people rather than a full household, and running noise varies by unit: several call it quiet, others call it noisy during the ice cycle. A handful report the unit developing a persistent leak or an add-water error after a few months of light use, worth weighing against the low price.
- 26 lbs of ice per 24 hours
- Two bullet sizes on one dial
- Includes ice scoop and basket
- Compact RV-friendly footprint
Who it's for
Good for a single drinker, a small office break room, or an RV where counter space is tight and ice is needed in small batches. Not a fit for a two-adult household or anyone hosting regularly, reviewers who tried to keep up with daily household ice use had to run it in back-to-back cycles.
What buyers say
From Amazon customer reviews.
Reviewers are split on noise, some call it notably quiet compared to other portable ice makers, others describe it as loud during the cycle. The 0.9 lb basket is repeatedly flagged as too small for more than one person. One buyer reported a persistent leak that misted water into a nearby outlet and tripped a GFI breaker even after a warranty replacement, and another reported the unit throwing a false add-water error and refusing to pump after about 4-5 months of use.
Strengths and trade-offs
Drawn from this product's published specifications.
- Produces a batch in about 6 minutes
- Choice of small or large bullet ice
- One-touch self-clean cycle
- Small enough for RV or office counters
- Basket holds only 0.9 lb per batch
- Running noise varies unit to unit
- Some units reported leaking or failing early
Performance notes
The unit cycles a fresh batch of 8 bullets roughly every 6 minutes by circulating water over a chilled bullet-shaped mold, with a dial to pick small bullets for quick chilling or large ones for slower melt in drinks. The 0.9 lb basket fills fast, so keeping ahead of demand for more than one or two people means running the cycle continuously and transferring ice to a separate container. The auto-clean function flushes the internal lines with one touch rather than requiring the reservoir to be scrubbed by hand.
Specifications
| Brand | Midea |
|---|---|
| Model | MERI26B1AGY |
| Dimensions & fit | |
| Item Dimensions D x W x H | 11.6 × 8.4 × 11.6 inches |
| Capacity & performance | |
| Capacity | 26 pounds |
| Power & efficiency | |
| Voltage | 115 volts |
| Construction & materials | |
| Material Type | Metal, Plastic |
| Included components | |
| Unit Count | 8 |
| Included Components | ice maker, ice scoop |
| Other details | |
| Refrigerant | R600a |
| Ice Production per Day | 26 Pounds |
| Part Number | MERI26B1AGY |
How it compares
This product against the closest alternatives we track in ice makers.
| Product | Amazon rating | Ratings | ProductDome score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Midea MERI26B1AGY Countertop Bullet-Ice MakerThis product | 4.1 / 5 | 125 | 3.7 / 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 Midea MERI26B1AGY
Common buyer questions answered straight from the product spec data - no fluff, no "it depends".
How much ice does the Midea MERI26B1AGY make per day?
Up to 26 lbs in 24 hours, produced in batches of 8 bullets roughly every 6 minutes.
Is the Midea MERI26B1AGY loud?
Reviews are mixed, some buyers found it quieter than other portable ice makers while others describe it as noisy during the cycle.
Can the MERI26B1AGY keep up with a full household?
Not comfortably, its 0.9 lb basket and small-batch cycle suit one or two people who run it repeatedly rather than a household needing continuous ice.