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Magic ChefModel MCIM22B

27-Pound-Capacity Portable Ice Maker MCIM22B

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The Magic Chef MCIM22B is a portable, free-standing ice maker with a black plastic finish. This tabletop unit produces up to 27 pounds of ice and offers two ice cube size options. It includes a viewing window to monitor ice production, along with indicator lights for ice and water levels.

This ice maker is designed for use in kitchens, apartments, dorms, and basements where additional ice production is needed. As a countertop appliance, it requires surface space and access to power. The portable design allows it to be moved between locations as needed. Before purchasing, verify that your available counter space can accommodate the unit's footprint.

Price history

Now
$189
at Wayfair
90-day avg
$190
tracked prices
Lowest
$149
May 15, 2026

In line with its typical price

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Below its 60-day median on 33 of the last 59 days tracked. 63 displayed prices since May 2026; prices shown only in a retailer’s cart are never guessed.

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Specifications

Technical Specs

Weight17.8 lbs
ColorBlack
FinishBlack

From the manufacturer documents

Magic Chef MCIM22B diagrams from the manual

Extracted from the manufacturer documents archived for the Magic Chef MCIM22B: parts diagram. The same pages ship inside the documents linked above.

Parts diagram for the Magic Chef MCIM22B, from the manufacturer document
Parts diagram · page 6

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Price$189$128.69$158$119.77
ColorBlackStainless SteelRedBlack
MaterialPlasticStainless SteelMetalPlastic
Size27 Lb.33 Lb—1.1 L
FinishBlackStainless SteelRed MetallicBlack-17
Top features
  • Black finish
  • Built-in ice maker
  • Stainless Steel finish
  • Built-in ice maker
  • Red Metallic finish
  • Built-in ice maker
  • Black-17 finish
  • Built-in ice maker
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Documentation

Manuals & Guides

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Quoted from the owner's manual

From the Magic Chef MCIM22B Owner's Manual

What the owner's manual for the Magic Chef MCIM22B states about temperature settings — quoted word for word, never paraphrased.

Temperature settings

What temperature range does the owner's manual state for the Magic Chef MCIM22B?

“Please operate the ice maker below ambient temperature of 90°F and use cold water.”

Quoted from the owner's manual for the Magic Chef MCIM22B, archived by Fridge.com. Quotes extracted 08/29/2026.

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Brand Background

About Magic Chef

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Magic Chef has been a fixture in American kitchens since 1929 and now operates under MCA Corporation from its headquarters in Wood Dale, Illinois. The brand has carved out a clear niche in the budget segment, focusing primarily on compact refrigeration solutions for dorm rooms, offices, apartments, and secondary living spaces where full-size appliances simply won't fit. The Fridge.com catalog currently tracks 39 active products from Magic Chef, with compact refrigerators representing the largest category at 11 units, followed by ice makers with eight models. The lineup also includes beverage coolers, mini fridges, beverage centers, and upright freezers, demonstrating the brand's commitment to space-conscious cooling solutions across multiple categories. Products like the MCB17CHM beverage cooler appear among the most-tracked items in the catalog. With an average rating of 3.9 out of 5, Magic Chef delivers reasonable performance expectations for shoppers prioritizing affordability and compact dimensions over premium features. For consumers furnishing a first apartment, outfitting a home bar, or adding supplemental cold storage, Magic Chef remains a practical entry point into the refrigeration market.

Founded
1929
Parent company
MCA Corporation
Brand rating (aggregate)
3.7/5 · 117 reviews
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Price history

30-day price history

27-Pound-Capacity Portable Ice Maker price history: low $191.83 (Oct 22), high $192.68 (Oct 17), latest $192.68 (Nov 14).

Deals use a 60-day price baseline; charts show 30 days of history.

60-day price baseline: $192.33 median from 44 recorded days. Deal eligibility requires further checks.

Daily low over the last 30 days. Lowest recorded new-condition price across tracked retailer offers. Retailer coverage can change.

Lowest tracked$191.83Oct 22
60-day typical$192.33median reading
Highest tracked$192.68Oct 17
Most recent$192.68Nov 14
Tracked price history for 27-Pound-Capacity Portable Ice Maker29 tracked readings for 27-Pound-Capacity Portable Ice Maker, Oct 17 to Nov 15, 2026. Lowest $191.83 (Oct 22); highest $192.68 (Oct 17); most recent $192.68 (Nov 14); 60-day typical $192.33.
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DayTracked price
Oct 17$192.68
Oct 18$192.33
Oct 19$191.98
Oct 20$192.68
Oct 21$192.33
Oct 22$191.83
Oct 23$192.68
Oct 24$192.18
Oct 25$192.68
Oct 26$192.18
Oct 27$192.68
Oct 28$192.18
Oct 29$192.68
Oct 30$192.18
Oct 31$192.68
Nov 1$192.18
Nov 2$192.18
Nov 3$192.68
Nov 4$191.93
Nov 5$192.68
Nov 6$192.68
Nov 7$191.93
Nov 8$192.68
Nov 9$191.93
Nov 10$192.68
Nov 11$191.93
Nov 12$192.68
Nov 13$191.93
Nov 14$192.68

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