Product Review · Nugget Ice Makers · #9 Ranked
Frigidaire EFIC237 Nugget Ice Maker
Mid-range 44 lb/day · Reviewed by Katie · amazon.com live, Sept 28 2026
Why it scored a 68
At $270.59 the EFIC237 promises the most ice per dollar, and Value is the highest mark here at 76, thanks to 44 lbs a day of output. But Reliability is only 60 and Satisfaction just 66, and that combination is why it misses the buy line: it's ranked #75 of 96 nugget makers by The Ice Maker Hub, with recurring reports of units dying within a few months, noisy operation and poor warranty support from licensee Curtis International. Treat the high output as a warning, not a selling point.
What you're getting
- Up to 44 lbs of nugget ice per day; first ice in about 15-20 minutes
- 3 lb ice basket; manual-fill top reservoir
- No side tank, no Wi-Fi or app control
- Auto self-cleaning cycle; 200 W
- 17 D x 12 W x 19 H inches; tall enough it may not fit under upper cabinets
- Black stainless finish; also sold in stainless and red
- Reliability complaints and weak warranty support from licensee Curtis International
ViperScore breakdown
At a glance
- Up to 44 lbs nugget ice per day; 3 lb basket
- Manual-fill top reservoir, no side tank, no Wi-Fi
- Auto self-clean cycle, 200 W, 17"D x 12"W x 19"H
- Price$270.59
- TierMid-range 44 lb/day
- Category rank#9 of 10
Should you buy the Frigidaire EFIC237 Nugget Ice Maker?
The Frigidaire EFIC237 Nugget Ice Maker is a 44 lb per day unit with a 3 lb basket at $270.59, which on paper is a lot of ice for the money. It ranks #9 of 10 nugget ice makers and scores 68, which puts it below our buy line. The Frigidaire name here is licensed to Curtis International, and the reliability and support complaints trace back to that. If you want 44 lb a day, the Silonn 44 lb does it for $60 less and scores higher; if you want a machine that lasts, the Gevi V2.0 is the answer.
Where it earns its score
- Value is the highest factor. Value scores 76 because the output per dollar is genuinely good.
- Large basket. Three pounds of storage is more than any budget unit here.
- Finish options. Black stainless, stainless and red, if that matters on your counter.
- Self-cleaning. An auto-clean cycle is included.
What to know first
- Warranty is the weakest ViperScore factor. Coverage scores 55, and support from licensee Curtis International is a recurring complaint.
- Reliability is the reason it is below threshold. Reliability scores 60 on repeated reports of units failing within months.
- Tall. At 19 inches it may not fit under upper cabinets.
- Slow first ice. About 15 to 20 minutes, the slowest here.
Our verdict
The EFIC237 scores 68, Buy With Caution, because a nugget maker that fails within months is not a bargain at any output figure. Buy the Silonn 44 lb (77, $199.81) for the same daily capacity and better satisfaction, or the Gevi V2.0 (80, $379.99) if you want a bin that actually keeps ice.
Gevi V2.0 Nugget Ice Maker
Questions buyers ask
Is the Frigidaire EFIC237 a good nugget ice maker?
It scores 68, below our buy threshold. Output is strong at 44 lb per day, but Reliability (60) and Satisfaction (66) are dragged down by early failures and weak support.
Who makes the Frigidaire nugget ice maker?
The Frigidaire name on this unit is licensed to Curtis International, which handles warranty support.
Will the Frigidaire EFIC237 fit under kitchen cabinets?
Maybe not. At 19 inches tall it is taller than most countertop nugget makers and can clash with upper cabinets.
Ready to check it out?
Frigidaire EFIC237 Nugget Ice Maker · ViperScore 68 · Buy With Caution · $270.59
How the other 9 nugget ice makers scored
80Gevi V2.0 Nugget Ice Maker
79GE Profile Opal Mini Pro
78GE Profile Opal Mini
78Euhomy 34 lb Nugget Ice Maker
78Silonn SLIM17B Nugget Ice Maker
77Silonn 44 lb Nugget Ice Maker
75GE Profile Opal 2.0 Ultra
75ecozy Mistalo Drop Slim
67Aeitto 55 lb Nugget Ice Maker
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