Magic Chef 27 lbs Portable Counter Top Ice Maker for your RV - Review and Demonstration

[@BillHinson]

I pick one up in a pawn shop and love it Living in a small apartment with no freezer space this is a great addition

[@RVHabit]

Glad to hear it. Never knew i would use it so much.

[@KawaiiArcadeMasters]

We’ve had ours since Summer of 2016. We run it long enough to fill the tub 11” x 8” x 4” in the freezer. That takes about 4 to 6 hours. We do that about every week or two. It works great. FYI…. The ice get to it’s full size when the water temp reaches 40 degrees Fahrenheit.

[@lauriebethell1699]

Thanks so much for the video. I just unpacked mine and am letting it sit the recommended hour before I start making cubes, so I looked this video up. It looks like I made the right choice; there are so many products like this on the market. I was going to buy this from a catalog that my mom had, and it was $100 more than on Amazon. Wow - And those three and a half inches make a big difference, and I have just the right amount of space. Thanks so much for sharing!!

[@RVHabit]

Hi Laurie, it does appear these ice machines are all about the same. We liked this ome because of the size. Most people i talk to say they only last a few years. Ours is still orking well after 2 years. It is funny how the price varies for basically the same machine. Good luck and thanks for watching, Lou.

[@SamoanDemigod]

@@RVHabit I don’t understand the “letting it sit for an hour before plugging it in” part that it says in the manual? It’s just sitting on a shelf why do I have to wait when I bring it home? Or do you just wait an hour after filling with water? Not very clear in the manual

[@RVHabit]

Hi Mike, The unit has refrigerant. If it been moving around such as right after purchase and unpacking you want the refrigerant to settle. If the refrigerant has not settled properly it can cause a malfunction. Typically if it is stored on a counter or shelf you can then just start it up.

[@BeeHus2256]

I have one of these too. Bought at Home Depot. I LOVE it. It has been a real workhorse. Run it every day. Please understand, it is NOT a freezer so the ice will melt if you leave it in the basket. When it's full, use it or move it to a freezer.

[@RVHabit]

Yes it is not a freezer. The ice will gradually melt and be recycled into more ice. Thanks for taking time to comment.

[@annaflores7358]

Thank you!

[@trevor381888]

I love the ice maker but this is my biggest complaint.

[@rockandsoul13]

Thank you,bought one from home depol a year ago,never use it,first time today,good video specially the drain plug,Thanks from Puerto Rico

[@RVHabit]

Enjoy it

[@kerrystrickland9918]

Ordered one for my office. Can't wait until it comes and we get it started.

[@RVHabit]

Ours is still doing a great job.

[@DaniDev83]

Thanks for the review and the unboxing. I just bought my ice maker today and your tutorial helped me get it up and running.

[@RVHabit]

Hi Danielle, Enjoy it.

[@christopherhorton821]

Can you please tell me what you bought and the energy requirements for it. That should be on the back somewhere. I need to know the volts and watts and amps. I have a small solar setup, and I am looking for a ice machine that would work with it. Thanks.

[@Puchiblogsmedia]

We just pick one up from Home Depot refrigerator. Icemaker has died on us and I wanted to see how easy it was to get it set up so your video was very helpful. Thank you.

[@MatthewFordVictoria]

Thanks for the into. Mine looks the same except the logo on the front is RCA. Has all the same features and makes the large ice cubes in 8 minutes, UNLESS it's a really hot day. Then it takes a bit longer. Got mine from a Second Hand Store for $19.99 as they made the mistake of thinking it was a Bread Maker that so many people are getting rid of. Works great!

[@RVHabit]

Hi Mathew, i love this thing. I do thimk they are all the same just companies brand them.

[@jdonovanFS]

Thank you for your excellent review. Going to get my at Home Depot today!

[@RVHabit]

Glad it was helpful!

[@lisawolfe2638]

Just bought one after watching your video. Thanks for sharing.

[@RVHabit]

Hi Lisa, ours still works great. Thanks for commenting.

[@scottsmit1115]

Hi Lisa we are in a market for one. How is the noise level on this unit?

[@ranomness2339]

i love this ice maker, used it to also fill a yeti cooler works well 3 basket fulls fills the yeti good enough

[@jxg5448]

After making ice, will it keep them cold? Like, if I fill this machine in the morning before I leave for work and turn it on, will I have ice cubes when I get home? Or will they have all have melted?

[@RVHabit]

It recycles the ice cubes. so when they melt it drips back into the reservoir and it makes more ice. It is not a freezer so ice is constantly melting and it is always making more ice.

[@buffalokay]

If I had to choose only one luxury in life it would be ice! You don’t have to explain yourself to me 🤣

[@twylashavers4977]

Thank you ice is very important in hot summer months.⛈⚡️🐝🌸🌾

[@johannaaviles2839]

I just got a used one today very excited to try it. Mine did not come with a box or instructions so should I leave it plugged in until all the ice is made and store that in the freezer or leave it plugged in and keep the ice in the ice maker?

[@RVHabit]

That is up to you. You can do it either way.

[@blackgold2029]

You can't keep it in the icemaker, because the ice maker doesn't keep it frozen. Its not a freezer, although that would be nice if they made one where you could leave the ice in there.

[@lindalafleur8194]

I just ordered mine today. Thanks for the review.

[@RVHabit]

Hope you enjoy it!

[@JohnCRV]

This is a great ice maker Lou, nice review👌

[@RVHabit]

This is a great asset on those hot RVing trips.

[@timrover]

I think these are cool little appliances as well as congrats on the Magic chef. I received one last Christmas and never open the box and that is what I've been thinking about as well, where to place it. Now you are going to have me opening up mine and checking out the specs. Awesome demonstration!!

[@RVHabit]

This is truly a luxury but as I say in the video I am a glamper and proud of it lol. Blending up some ice as I write this. Thanks for the comment.

[@timrover]

LOL., Fantastic......nothing wrong with that.........I can glamp as well as hang out in the middle of no where and be just fine so you are all good ;) BTW does the Ice maker keep the ice in a solid state or does it recycle over a given time if its in the holding bin too long.

[@RVHabit]

The ice recycles as it melts in the holding tray. But it does last a pretty long time.

[@wendyzimmerman6002]

How much water a day does it take?

[@RVHabit]

Hi Wendy, It uses only as much water in relation to how much ice you use.

[@antoniocontreras946]

This is very cool and awsome🎉

[@jennn3881]

Excellent review! I just bought one. :)

[@RVHabit]

Great to hear and thank you.

[@traviesabarrientez5444]

Got mine yesterday 👍😺

[@RVHabit]

We love ours!

[@dewers55447]

I've had the Magic Chef and Igloo. Both broke approx 6-7 months later. I believe they are made by Curtis. Hopefully yours will last much longer.

[@KawaiiArcadeMasters]

We’ve had ours for 4 years now. Still going strong. Works great.

[@sah201]

Just bought one like this after watching this Video. Like the smaller foot print.

[@RVHabit]

We still love ours. The small footprint was why we went with this model.

[@CeliaBlalock]

Used mine for 1st time last night. Cubes are perfect. Question: how do you remove the drain plug? I tried and it is very hard.

[@RVHabit]

The drain plug just pulls out on mine. It is snug so it does not leak. It is possible they changed it to a screw type.

[@CeliaBlalock]

@@RVHabit Thank you. I pulled, twisted, pulled some more 7 that did it. Your video is so helpful.

[@hangingtrends640]

I just purchased one yesterday, its only.making large cubes, when i put it on small, it still makes large cubes. I dont understand what happened! Any ideas?

[@RVHabit]

No ideas but I will say the way it typically works is the amount of time the machine makes the cubes determines the size. For example small cubes will take maybe 7 minutes and large cubes may take 10 minutes.

[@Tajagee123]

Appreciate you so much and I absolutely love 💕 this ice maker it’s so bomb thank you you wonderful glamper lol

[@GearWave]

Thank you for sharing brother!

[@RVHabit]

My pleasure!!

[@jennbern8108]

How do you clean yours?

[@RVHabit]

I Jenn we use a bleach water mix. 1 part bleach to 10 parts water.

[@diane8920]

How long does it take to fill the basket? I feel like mine isn't working properly. It makes a batch every 7 mins, so to fill the basket does it take like an hour? Mine is taking an hour to make half a basket

[@RVHabit]

That sounds about right. One batch every 7 to 8 minutes.

[@isabelcruz6016]

I’ve had mine for a day. I turned it on and it made 2 cubes in one hour. 🤷🏽‍♀️... I’m thinking about taking it back.

[@RVHabit]

That is not right. it should make i think 7-9 cubes every 8 minutes.

[@WonderfulWeekenders]

We are looking to get one for ourselves. How has it held up over the months and does it produce the pounds advertized? Would love the feedback. Thanks again for another informative video.

[@RVHabit]

Hi Dave and Kim, Mine has held up excellent. I keep it outside when I camp on a small cooking table we setup. It makes a ton of ice. The only minor complaint I would have is the ice is hollow so it does melt quick. This is the way all the ice machines make ice so I guess you can just say it is the nature of the beast. Stay safe and happy travels and thanks for watching!

[@WonderfulWeekenders]

@@RVHabit Great thank you very much.

[@Doc.Holiday]

The older models hold a gallon of water. I like that as opposed to half that with newer modes.

[@tedtw]

** IMPORTANT - Magic Chef and Igloo are the same design internally. When full of water, be sure these icemakers are *NEVER* level or tilted to the right (when facing the front of the machine.) Better to shim two of the rubber feet with folded cardboard so it is slightly tilted to the LEFT. Why? When it fills the bucket, it *intentionally* *overflows* it to chill the remaining water. If the machine is tilted to the right, water runs down the right end of the bucket, drips on the STEEL motor bushing/STEEL shaft creating RUST. This WILL eventually seize bucket motor.

[@christopherhorton821]

Great advice. If you have one of these can you tell me what you have and the energy usage please. Volts Watts Amps. Thanks.

[@stiercreations]

you don't think that's intentional to cool off the motor? Kind of like a A/C window unit? the condensation builds up in the pan and the fan hits the water to cool off the motor? Idk anything about these little ice makers, so just asking!

[@CarterMckayRRC]

How well does this work in hot weather. Need one where there is no ac and temps are usually in the high 90s.

[@RVHabit]

Hi Yulanda, so far it has worked well. Once ice is made it recycles as it melts. But it makes more ice every 7 minutes.

[@BeeHus2256]

I have one just like this. The ice maker makes ice quickly and is very quiet (except for the dumping sound). My one issue... when the ice dumps, it starts melting right away. DISCLAIMER: This is NOT a refrigerator, it's an ice maker. It is NOT a freezer, it is an ice maker. So yes, it makes ice and makes it well. BUT IT DOES NOT KEEP IT FROZEN. Make sure you put it in the freezer when it is dumped. I still love the heck out of my machine though and I am satisfied with my purchase. ($89.00 at Home Depot)

[@RVHabit]

You are correct the ice will melt back into the water reservoir. It is not a freezer it simply makes ice. We still love and use ours a year after we got it. Works great. Thanks for watching and commenting.

[@BrenttheGreat]

Thanks for saying this. That’s a deal breaker.

[@MarilynRayKnopic]

great demo and review of this ice maker ... thanks! I literally got mine this morning :D

[@RVHabit]

Thanks for watching and taking time to comment. Ours is still working like the day we bought it.

[@MarilynRayKnopic]

@@RVHabit that's what I am hoping for :D it's went thru 2 cycles and it beginning it's 3rd :D I am so excited because we, too drink iced coffees, smoothies, and green drinks all the time .... thanks again!!!

[@francisphillips53]

Nice job.. Way too cool. I have a mobile home.. Would be perfect. Thank you, great review!

[@RVHabit]

Thanks for watching!

[@DoctorBrute]

if you use them as ice bullets, they will melt before ballistics, you're welcome! lol nah great job just bought one so thanks for the awesome demo!

[@RVHabit]

thanks for watching!

[@donzi32boats80]

Great video, very informative . Thanks for sharing..

[@RVHabit]

Hi thank you for taking time to comment.

[@gericuster]

What is its weight and how easy to clean?

[@RVHabit]

I have never weighed mine but maybe 15 pounds would be my guess. It cleans very easily.

[@Labney03]

How do you clean it

[@davidflynn7681]

Is it recommended that you turn it off at night. to extend the life of it?

[@charleshunt9217]

thats a great video i think i am going to check one out thanks alot

[@RVHabit]

Hi Charles, I love having an icemaker when on trips. We set it up as soon as we arrive.

[@janicemarose112]

Thank you for this!

[@RVHabit]

My pleasure!

[@hungvo1745]

Good thanks 👍💓

[@RVHabit]

Your Welcome 😊

[@ColettaHughes]

Great review, Thank you :)

[@RVHabit]

Glad it was helpful!

[@0pyro]

Is the ice soft??

[@RVHabit]

No its regular ice shaped like a bullet with a hole in the middle.

[@MinhaFamiliaAQBJJ]

You from philly?

[@RVHabit]

LOL, I am from North New Jersey so yes the accent is similar.

[@4toes1nose]

Thank you

[@Mr.Boo32]

Just pick one up about to try it out

[@RVHabit]

That's great.

[@MrJohnnyDistortion]

12Volt?

[@RVHabit]

No it's 110v

[@MrJohnnyDistortion]

@@RVHabit Thanks. How long have you owned it and has it been reliable?

[@coinmaster7480]

great machine have one and love it!!

[@RVHabit]

I agree love it.

[@sheagraham22]

what exactly is a "wurter"?

[@RVHabit]

In the north east its good old basic H2O. Thanks for watching.

[@Endless_Skyway_Adventures]

Good reasons for choosing the magic chef! If you have a kill-a-watt meter I'd love to know how much power it draws. Thanks for the demo. I subbed to your channel. Thanks again

[@RVHabit]

its definitely not a necessity but we are a little spoiled. I admit we are glampers. thank you so much for the comment and sub.

[@amorenita4768]

0:23 nothing wrong with that. 🤸🏾

[@macovell3160]

I fill it and the light comes on to add water 🤷‍♀️

[@christopherhorton821]

What I hate is no-one ever say's how much power these things use.

[@RVHabit]

I believe most machines are in the low 200 watt range. So maybe approx. 2 amps.

[@christopherhorton821]

@@RVHabit Thanks. I tried looking up the energy guides for a couple of these and I can't find anything.

[@ursulaaustin4915]

Thanks for review very helpful

[@memphissommers4171]

I have had two and both died on my within 6 months. The warranty was not honored in each case.

[@jdonovanFS]

*mine (I hate when I make a typo!) 😁

[@fredrickisbackagain1287]

I can’t be the only one from tiktok

[@BADD1ONE]

Home depot was clearing them out today. 67$

[@LageNomAiNomAi]

BADD1ONE I bought one for $75 at my Home Depot today.

[@madone8993]

HD CLEARANCE FOR$25

[@lt9316]

Your video has a glitch please repost.

[@RVHabit]

Thank you for letting me know. It seems to be on YT end.

[@marksmith1916]

It would have to be clear ice for me.

[@RVHabit]

Its just regular ice. Thanks for watching.

[@shannonhicks3760]

Anyone have issues with this? Water is coming out the door mine

[@RVHabit]

i haven't heard of that happening. Hopefully someone has an answer.

[@makedaduggan9966]

is the ice soft ?

[@trillionairegold]

Yes it is