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NewAir ClearIce40 Review

NewAir's ClearIce40 is the easiest way to clear ice at home.

By Ice & Water Report Editors · Updated November 6, 2026 · 4 min read

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Our verdict

The ClearIce40 makes clear cubes fast, about one batch every seven minutes, and has a 2-year warranty. It's basic, with no self-cleaning cycle, but it does the one thing well.

Buy it ifYou want clear ice for everyday drinks.
Skip it ifYou want big cocktail cubes, or a self-cleaning cycle.

Key specs

As of November 6, 2026.
ClearIce40
Price$279.99 list
Rated output40 lb a day
Ice binInsulated bin
WaterBuilt-in reservoir
NoiseNot published
AppNone
Warranty2 years
ModelClearIce40

Ice and output

Rated for 40 lb a day, with a new batch about every seven minutes. The insulated bin keeps ice longer, and meltwater drains back to be reused.

Controls

Two buttons and indicator lights for ice ready, add water and full basket. No timer or self-cleaning cycle.

Size and warranty

About 11.4 inches wide, 14.5 deep and 13.75 high, and 23 lb. A 2-year warranty is included. List price is $279.99; NewAir often runs sales.

How we evaluated it

This review is based on NewAir'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

Does NewAir clear ice really come out clear?

Yes. It freezes in layers, which pushes air out. Filtered water helps.

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