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This Frigidaire EFIC123-SS (at cost+tax was $97.40) arrived today on 2/22/2024. It is a replacement to Frigidaire EFIC189-Silver that failed on 2/20/2024. The EFIC189-Silver (at cost+tax was $140.71) replaced an Igloo ICEB26SS on 2/16/2022 after it failed. The Igloo was purchased on 2/21/2020 (at cost+tax was $128.51). Which replaced an Ice maker bought in SAM's for $79.99 cost (add 8.25% tax) around 2/15/2018. All broke from a plastic gear. All have the same internal features. All made in China.
This new version EFIC123-SS was built on 1/2024. I predict it too will fail within two years or sooner as it has very cheap plastic compared to the other three. However, I did notice that this machine is lighter weight and it has many more vent holes such that you can "see" the internal compressor and wiring (not very water splash protected) where others were more sealed.
I doubt the heat caused any of the past ice makers to break. It was the cheap plastic gear inside it. Each had a plastic tooth part and plastic shavings floating in the water the day it broke. Oh, interesting fact Frigidaire does not carry replacement parts for their compact counter top ice makers. That means these are meant to be throwaway appliances.
So no matter the brand ... if it looks and feels like these three and you really need a counter top space saving ice maker (like I do) ... buy the cheapest Brand ... After all, they all are Built in China and made with Chinese Parts.
As I can guarantee as long as that gear is plastic, and once a tooth chips off, that ice maker is toast. Now the good thing, this particular little machine looks like you can open it up compared to the older models and just might be able to replace that stupid little gear.
So no guarantees how long these last (averaging 2 years for me, very consistently, different brands too).
Good luck with the "insurance" not worth the hassle or money spent, but that's my opinion. Knowing my luck the machine will crap out the day after it expires. I'll be back to review in 2 years. Will it last or crap out just as all of these style ice makers do.
Love the ice they produce, saves me freezer space, and have ice 24/7 and fast ... until that pesky gear breaks.
| Brand | Frigidaire |
|---|---|
| Model Name | EFIC123-SS |
| Product Dimensions | 12.3"D x 8.7"W x 12.5"H |
| Capacity | 26 Pounds |
| Wattage | 1000 watts |
| Voltage | 115 Volts |
| Refrigerant | R134a |
| Manufacturer | Frigidaire |
| UPC | 058465813376 |
| Material | Plastic, Metal |
| Brand Name | Frigidaire |
| Model Info | EFIC123-SS |
| Item Weight | 17.96 pounds |
| Item model number | EFIC123-SS |
| Installation Type | Countertop |
| Part Number | EFIC123-SS |
| Color | Stainless |
| Defrost | Auto Defrost |
| Door Material Type | Stainless Steel |
| Ice storage | 26 Pounds |
| Material Type | Plastic, Metal |
| Included Components | Ice Maker, Basket, Scoop |
| Batteries Required? | No |
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