COWSAR Ice Maker Countertop
- Ice Maker
- 26 pounds
- 230 watts
- Stainless Steel
- More reviewed than 62%
Delivers quick, on-demand bullet ice for a household without a built-in icemaker, best paired with a habit of transferring the output to a freezer rather than storing it in the basket.
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How it ranks among the 114 ice makers we track
4.2★ across 500 Amazon ratings, Bayesian-smoothed toward the category average.
500 Amazon ratings, weighted on a log scale so huge counts don't drown everything.
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Overview
A countertop ice maker from COWSAR that makes bullet-shaped ice in about 6 minutes per batch, up to 26 lbs in 24 hours, with a choice of two cube sizes and a self-clean cycle triggered by holding the power button.
The 0.8L water tank and 1.1 lb storage basket are small by design, trading ice-on-hand volume for a compact countertop footprint. Reviewers who use it daily describe transferring finished batches into a freezer bag or bin rather than relying on the unit's own basket to hold a full day's supply.
- 0.8L integrated water tank keeps the footprint small
- 14.33 lb unit with a built-in handle for portability
- Touch controls with a dedicated self-clean setting
- Scoop and basket included for serving
Who it's for
Suits anyone without an ice-making fridge or plumbed water line who wants steady bullet ice for drinks, camping, or entertaining. Less suited to buyers who need a large standing reserve of ice, since the basket is small and ice held in it starts to melt.
What buyers say
From Amazon customer reviews.
Buyers who switched from ice trays or a plumbed fridge dispenser describe the COWSAR as a clear upgrade for daily use, citing fast cycle times and simple operation. The recurring complaints are a small water reservoir and basket that need frequent refilling and emptying, ice that melts quickly once made, and audible running noise that at least one buyer compares to a range hood fan; one long-term user reported a drop in output after eight months of use.
Strengths and trade-offs
Drawn from this product's published specifications.
- Produces a batch of ice in about 6 minutes
- Two cube sizes for drinks versus chilling
- Self-clean cycle built into the power button
- Compact enough for camping or a small kitchen
- Small basket fills quickly and needs regular emptying
- Ice held in the basket melts fairly fast
- Running noise described as loud by some buyers
- One report of reduced output after eight months
Performance notes
A first batch of ice forms in about 6 minutes, and the machine cycles continuously until its 1.1 lb basket fills, at which point it shuts off automatically. Because the basket isn't insulated, ice sitting in it begins to melt within a few hours, so the practical daily yield depends on how often you move ice to a freezer.
Specifications
| Brand | COWSAR |
|---|---|
| Model | HZB-12U |
| Dimensions & fit | |
| Item Weight | 12 pounds |
| Item Dimensions D x W x H | 12.4 × 6.7 × 13.5 inches |
| Capacity & performance | |
| Capacity | 26 pounds |
| Power & efficiency | |
| Wattage | 230 watts |
| Voltage | 115 volts |
| Construction & materials | |
| Material Type | Stainless Steel |
| Included components | |
| Included Components | Ice maker, Scoop and Manual |
| Other details | |
| Refrigerant | R600a |
| Ice Production per Day | 26 Pounds |
| Part Number | HZB-12U |
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How it compares
This product against the closest alternatives we track in ice makers.
| Product | Amazon rating | Ratings | ProductDome score |
|---|---|---|---|
| COWSAR Ice Maker CountertopThis product | 4.2 / 5 | 500 | 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 COWSAR HZB-12U
Common buyer questions answered straight from the product spec data - no fluff, no "it depends".
How fast does the COWSAR HZB-12U make ice?
The first batch of bullet ice forms in about 6 minutes, and it can produce up to 26 lbs total over 24 hours of continuous cycling.
Does this ice maker need a water line?
No, it fills manually from a 0.8L built-in tank, which is what makes it usable on countertops, in campers, or in RVs without plumbing.
Is the COWSAR ice maker quiet?
Reviews are mixed; several describe it as quiet enough to run before guests arrive, while at least one compares the noise to an oven range fan on high.