#9Frigidaire EFIC237 Nugget Ice Maker

Product Review · Nugget Ice Makers · #9 Ranked

Frigidaire EFIC237 Nugget Ice Maker

Mid-range 44 lb/day · Reviewed by Katie · amazon.com, Sept 2026 (estimated)

68
Below Threshold
Rank #9 of 10 · Nugget Ice Makers
$299.99
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The verdict

Why it scored a 68

At $299.99 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.

Key specs

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

FactorScoreWeightPoints
Value76×25%19.0
Quality66×20%13.2
Features74×15%11.1
Reliability60×15%9.0
Satisfaction66×15%9.9
Warranty55×10%5.5
Weighted total68

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$299.99
  • TierMid-range 44 lb/day
  • Category rank#9 of 10
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