Walmart has the Frigidaire 26lb Countertop Ice Maker on clearance at $58 — down from $119.99. That is $61.99 off a Best Seller from one of the most recognized names in home appliances. It produces 9 bullet-shaped ice cubes every 7 minutes and up to 26 lbs of ice per day.
The important caveat upfront: red color only at $58. Black runs $83 and white is $99 at current pricing. If red works in your kitchen, bar setup, or dorm, this is a straightforward buy.
How It Works
Fill the 2.1qt water tank, select your cube size on the LED display, and ice starts dropping in 7 minutes. The interior basket holds 1.5 lbs at a time — when it fills up the unit pauses until you empty it. This is not a freezer; ice will melt if left in the basket. Transfer to a cooler or freezer for storage. For immediate use — parties, home bars, daily drinks — the continuous production cycle means you never run out.
Frigidaire vs The Alternatives
| Ice Maker | Price | Capacity | Ice Time | Brand | Stars |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frigidaire 26lb (Red) | $58 | 26 lbs/day | 7 min | Frigidaire | 4.1 (1,667) |
| Simzlife 26lb | $64.99 | 26 lbs/day | 8-10 min | Unknown | 4.4 (8,268) |
| Frigidaire 26lb (Black) | $83.00 | 26 lbs/day | 7 min | Frigidaire | 4.1 (1,667) |
| GE Profile Opal Nugget | $399.00 | 24 lbs/day | 20 min | GE | 4.3 (8,000+) |
The Simzlife at $64.99 has more reviews and is technically $6.99 more — but it is an unknown brand with no established service network. If anything goes wrong with a Frigidaire, you have a real company to call. That brand premium is worth $6.99 in the other direction — and here Frigidaire is actually cheaper.
Best Use Cases
Countertop ice makers make the most sense when your freezer ice maker is broken, you entertain frequently, you run a home bar, or you live somewhere without a built-in ice maker (apartment, dorm, office). At $58 the math works even for occasional use — this pays for itself after two or three gatherings where you would have otherwise bought bagged ice.
The Color Question
Red is polarizing. If your kitchen is neutral or modern, it stands out. If you have a home bar, retro kitchen, or a space where bold appliances work, red is genuinely a statement piece. The unit is also small enough — countertop footprint — that it can live in a cabinet or utility space when not in use.
Verdict
This is a must-buy at $58 for anyone who needs a countertop ice maker. Frigidaire brand, Best Seller badge, 1,667 reviews, 7-minute ice production, free delivery and 90-day free returns from Walmart. Clearance pricing this deep on a recognizable appliance brand does not stay available long — 100+ bought yesterday confirms the velocity. Red color only at this price.