Emerson are one of the oldest and well-respected names when it comes to the consumer electronics industry.

The main emphasis of the Company’s designs and marketing is directed at audio and video products which are  tailored to meet the needs of the consumer.

The products that they offer are televisions, Digital Versatile Disc (DVD) players and video cassette recorders (VCR’s), audio accessories, microwave ovens, home theater, high end audio products, office products, mobile stereo and wireless products.

The Emerson portable ice machine has fast become the unit of choice for portable’s in this arena. They are affordable and have a nice sturdy build.

(1)- Emerson Portable Ice Maker

This portable little ice machine is made in a stylish all white and is ready to be transported where ever you want to take it. You can have ice on demand as long as you have it with you.

Small, but still makes 24lbs of ice in 24 hours. You get the added feature of a low noise compressor too. This means you will hardly hear it while it’s in operation – which can only be a good thing, especially if you have other things to do that require a quite atmosphere.

You get basic storage capabilities of 2.2lbs. It can make up-to 9 bits of ice every 10 minutes, so you wont have to wait to long overall for your cubes.

It produces bullet shaped cubes, in small, medium and large sizes to choose from. The unit has a simple to control electric panel that you can use to operate the machine, which features a simple display.

(2)- Emerson Portable Ice Maker – Silver

This silver colored unit from Emerson is great looking. You can have it fit in with the rest of your decor with limited fuss. The look of an appliance is always a beneficial feature and neutral silver makes this an easy choice.

You get a well built unit as well as some really useful accessories to make the ease of use much easier. You are supplied with an ice scoop which enables you to easily pick up ice. You are also given an ice basket.

There are plenty of units that don’t have the features this machine has. In terms of safety and security there is an auto shut off mechanism.

The daily ice amount that is available is 26lbs and it makes 3 types of bullet shapes also. You can store 2.2lbs of what you make and the flip up lid makes it easy to access the ice.

These are the top portables made by Emerson, if you want a wider range of small makers to choose from you can checkout our other articles and find something that is more to your liking.

(3)- Della Portable Ice Maker

This highly rated portable ice maker is manufactured by Della. It is a top loading machine that produces up to 26lbs of ice daily. It sports a sleek, compact design with see through window to allow for processing monitoring. A built-in alert system when low water level or maximum ice capacity is reached. Highly recommended!

Some of the benefits of a portable ice maker compared to the undercounter machine are as follows:

Production Of Ice

A small ice machine is best for residential use and can often produce 22lbs of ice a day and upwards. You should be aware that they it will produce more ice that you can buy locally. Which usually only goes up to 3lbs.

A good tip is to keep ice already created with your portable machine in the freezer, as they are not insulated to the level where they are freezer like, so the ice will melt eventually.

An undercouner will produce more ice as much as 80lbs a day so 4 times as much ice can be made daily.

Size and Usage

A small machine is mostly used in RV’s, Boats and on a countertop. The average size is height and depth 13-14 inches and the width 9-12 inches. Placing the machine in most places will be easy for that reason.

Obviously an undercounter is bigger, considerably so i.e. 20-34 inches in height and 15 inches in width.

Installing The Ice Maker

No installation is required with a small machine accept, plugging it in. You then only have to pour water into the unit, which will create the ice.

With an undercounter ice machine you will need to have a water supply connected to the machine, so the initial set up takes some time. Also you wont have the flexibility of being able to move the machine when you want. It’s also good to buy a filter, as this will keep the ice tasting nice.

Ice Made

With the smaller ice machine it will usually only make two types of ice. One is bullet ice which is a bit softer and normal cube shaped ice which is harder and bigger.

An undercounter ice maker can make much more types of ice, such as  crescent half-moon shaped ice, clear cube, gourmet, and nugget ice, the highly desirable and chewable Sonic style ice.

You can take a look at some of the small machines that we have below:

(1)- Newair AI-215SS Stainless Steel Portable Ice Maker with 50 Lbs. Daily Capacity

With Newair’s AI-215SS you can get 50lbs of ice out of this machine, which is great for a portable machine. It’s perfect for parties and other events.

The machine also has a self cleaning functionality, this is a great addition, which makes cleaning the machine much easier. It has indicator lights that give you signals, such as when to add water to the unit or when you should empty the ice bin.

The design of the machine is free standing, this makes it easier to use the machine in different places such as on a boat, on the patio or in the home bar. There is no installation required, all you have to do is plug in the device and add clean water. You can then get freshly made ice.

(2)- MaxiMatic MIM-5802 Mr Freeze Portable Ice Maker

This Mr. freeze portable clear ice maker is serious about the ice that it makes. It’s the only ice maker of it’s kind that makes ice in 30 minutes.

The machine is great for a home bar set up. You can mix drinks until your heart is content. It is easy to carry this machine where ever you want. You can take it to parties, wet bars, recreation and game rooms, and even boats and RV’s etc.

The machine gives you the ability to make cubes of ice of different sizes, and the quality is not jeopardized. You can get good quality ice that is not cloudy with this machine, so it’s important to use the cleanest water for the best tasting ice.

The unit has a 15L water tank capacity. When the machines ice bucket is full or the water levels are low then, there is a light signal. You can get 24 cubes of ice in 30 minutes.

(3)- EdgeStar Portable Stainless Steel Maker

EdgeStar’s portable ice maker is a very popular choice where ice machines are concerned. The controls are also very convenient to use and are electronic.

The machine can store 2lbs of ice at a time. There are 3 different ice cube settings that you can choose from. The design of the unit is wrapped in stainless steel with a silver lid.

There is a 1 gallon water storage, there is no drain fixing required. You can produce ice in just 10 minutes with this unit.

It has the ability to make 28lbs of ice daily, which is a perfect amount of ice, especially for your RV, boat, or small kitchen.

(4)- Polar PIM10BLS Stainless Steel Portable Ice Maker

The Polar PIM10BLS is a small portable ice maker that is easy to use. All you have to do is pour water into the device and hey presto! It also has a conveniently installed viewing window, which make it possible to see ice when it is done.

Ice can be made in just a few minutes, it comes with an ice scoop, which makes picking up the ice easier. It is easy to add ice to the machine as it also comes with an easy pour jug. It also comes with a removable storage drawer which makes cleaning easy among other things.

You can make up to 26lbs of ice every 24 hours. There’s no need to think about any type of plumbing also, as all you need to do is plug it in and add water.  It’s portability makes it great for transporting.

These are some of the most popular portable ice machines that you will find. You can go through them and see what others have sad about them. There are also many more that you can find if you want something different.