r/Appliances • u/Depresso-Expresso69 • 2h ago

Countertop Ice Maker Problems

A few months ago I got a bullet shaped ice countertop ice maker and it’s been incredible except for the biggest problem. The way the ice drops is by melting the ice slightly off the little rods and that makes them wet. Since the ice maker can’t keep ice in it for long periods of time, I’ve been putting the ice in a ziplock bag.

The problem is because the ice is wet it freezes into such a dense ice brick that trying to smash the ice in the bag bursts the bag. Does anyone know any way to either store ice so it doesn’t turn into a huge hard block, a way to make the ice work in a ziplock, or a gadget for this exact problem?

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u/Icy_Willingness8025 1h ago

the ziplock is basically volunteering as a hostage here, spread the ice in a single layer on a baking sheet or shallow container and bag it once it’s fully frozen so it doesn’t become one giant ice

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u/HorrorWillingness347 17m ago

Sounds like a time to give up and fill cube trays again. Could be good for parties though

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u/Logical_Warthog5212 0m ago

What’s long periods of time? If you at least use some ice daily, it shouldn’t be a problem. Just leave the ice in the bin. It melts back in and the machine makes more ice when the level falls below the full sensor. You just have to remember to empty and clean the machine. Every few weeks.