Magic Chef 33 lb. Countertop Ice Maker with Built-in Filter (MCIM30FST) review

The Magic Chef MCIM30FST is the value pick for buyers who want cubes rather than nugget ice. Magic Chef rates it at up to 33 pounds of clear square ice in 24 hours, with a cycle of 10 to 25 minutes and about 9 cubes per cycle. It is the only model on this list with a built-in water filter pod, and an on-board timer counts down 60 days to the next filter change. You can make cubes thicker or thinner with the + and - buttons, schedule startup or shutdown up to 24 hours ahead, and run an automatic 20-minute self-cleaning program. The 1.5 liter water tank is removable. Magic Chef backs the compressor for 5 years and parts and labor for 1 year, the longest compressor coverage we found. It sold for $109.00, down from $149.00, on Magic Chef's US store as of November 2026. We compared documented features and published prices and did not run ice tests.

Who it is for

cube ice on a budget with filtered water

Price

$109.00 sale price (regular $149.00) on Magic Chef's US store as of November 2026.

Sale price $109.00 Regular price $149.00
Quoted from the vendor pricing page on November 14, 2026.

Key features

• Up to 33 lb of clear square ice per 24 hours
• Built-in water filter pod with a 60-day countdown timer
• Adjustable ice thickness with + and - buttons
• 24 hour timer to schedule startup or shutdown
• Removable 1.5 L water tank and automatic 20-minute self-cleaning

Strengths and weaknesses

• Strength: Only pick here with a built-in water filter
• Strength: 5-year compressor warranty plus 1-year parts and labor
• Strength: Compact at 11.8 W x 8.7 D x 13.0 H in and 17.4 lb
• Weakness: Makes square cubes, not nugget ice
• Weakness: About 9 cubes per cycle
• Weakness: Filter pods need replacing on a 60-day cycle

Key facts

• Price: $109.00 (regular $149.00)
• Ice type: Square cubes
• Daily output: Up to 33 lb
• Water tank: 1.5 L, removable
• Warranty: 5-year compressor, 1-year parts and labor

Where it ranks

Magic Chef 33 lb. Countertop Ice Maker with Built-in Filter (MCIM30FST) is No. 3 in our Best Countertop Ice Makers verdict.