Our verdict
The EFIC452 is the cheapest good clear-ice maker. Reviewed got 24 cubes in under 15 minutes, and the retro colors look great. Watch for a stray cube jamming the shutoff arm.
Buy it ifYou want clear ice on a budget, in a color other than stainless.
Skip it ifYou want an app or self-cleaning.
Key specs
| Frigidaire EFIC452 | |
|---|---|
| Price | About $150 |
| Rated output | 40 lb a day |
| Ice bin | 2.4 lb |
| Water | Built-in reservoir |
| Noise | About 46 dB |
| App | None |
| Warranty | 2 years |
| Model | EFIC452 |
Ice and output
Rated for 40 lb a day, with clear square cubes in two sizes and a 2.4 lb bin.
Quirks
Reviewed found the ice shutoff mechanism can be blocked by an errant cube, which stops production until you clear it. It runs at about 46 dB.
Size and warranty
About 15 by 11 by 14 inches. 2-year warranty.
How we evaluated it
This review is based on Frigidaire's published specifications, the owner's manual where available, independent test reports and owner feedback, compared against the other models we track. We'll add hands-on notes as our testing progresses.
Questions
What sizes of cube does the EFIC452 make?
Two: small and large square clear cubes.
