#5Silonn SLIM17B Nugget Ice Maker

Product Review · Nugget Ice Makers · #5 Ranked

Silonn SLIM17B Nugget Ice Maker

Budget compact, fastest first ice · Reviewed by Katie · amazon.com, Sept 2026 — all-time low

78
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Rank #5 of 10 · Nugget Ice Makers
$144.97
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The verdict

Why it scored a 78

At $144.97, the Silonn SLIM17B is the cheapest nugget maker in this batch and posts a Value score of 94, the best of the group. Quality is the weak spot at 70: the uninsulated bin melts ice within an hour, the cooling fan hums loudly, scale builds up fast enough to need monthly descaling, and some owners report the unit stopping after just a few months. A fine budget entry point if you can live with the upkeep.

Key specs

What you're getting

  • Up to 33 lbs of nugget ice per day; first ice in about 6 minutes
  • Open-top manual-fill reservoir; removable basket with scoop
  • No side tank, no Wi-Fi or app control
  • 47 dB rated; one-button ICE/CLEAN self-clean cycle
  • 12.5 W x 9.9 D x 14.5 H inches, 21.6 lbs, one of the smallest nugget makers
  • Removable top cover for cleaning
  • Uninsulated bin melts ice within an hour; needs monthly descaling

ViperScore breakdown

FactorScoreWeightPoints
Value94×25%23.5
Quality70×20%14.0
Features72×15%10.8
Reliability76×15%11.4
Satisfaction82×15%12.3
Warranty55×10%5.5
Weighted total78

At a glance

  • Up to 33 lbs nugget ice per day; ~6 min first batch
  • 47 dB rated; one-button ICE/CLEAN self-clean cycle
  • 12.5"W x 9.9"D x 14.5"H, 21.6 lbs, one of smallest
  • Price$144.97
  • TierBudget compact, fastest first ice
  • Category rank#5 of 10
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