Frigidaire EFIC227 compact ice maker and water dispenser review

A compact ice maker that also serves water

The Frigidaire EFIC227 is not just another bullet-ice appliance. Its exact product page calls it a compact ice maker and water dispenser, and its manual covers three named finish codes: EFIC227-SILVER, EFIC227-BLACK and EFIC227-RED. The Silver unit pictured here is one of those documented versions; the manufacturer does not describe separate performance packages for the finishes. What sets the EFIC227 apart from a basic ice-only machine is a second dispensing function, a larger-than-some-compact-models 2-liter water reservoir, and a delayed start/stop timer. The trade is that this is still a small-batch countertop machine, not a freezer or a plumbed-in beverage station.

Read daily production and collection as different numbers

The manufacturer page advertises 26 pounds of ice per day. The manual gives the more precise specification of 12 kilograms per 24 hours, roughly 26.5 pounds, but neither source states the paired room-air and water temperatures behind that figure. Treat it as a maker-stated ceiling, not a promise for a warm kitchen or a measured home result. The manual says an individual ice-making cycle takes about 6–12 minutes depending on selected size and ambient temperature; the page separately says 6–10 minutes. Those ranges are not identical, so plan around the more conservative manual description rather than assuming every batch finishes in six minutes.

The page lists a 0.6-kilogram ice-storage volume—about 1.32 pounds—and nine pieces per cycle. A daily rating is not the amount ready at the outlet in one sitting. For a family serving drinks, you will need to collect ice over time, monitor the full indicator, and move it to a separate freezer if you want to hold a reserve. This model does not document powered frozen storage. Its two selectable sizes are useful if you prefer smaller or larger pieces, but the sources do not establish specialty clear ice or a particular melt rate.

Use the side reservoir and the two separate controls

The manual gives a practical setup rather than a direct water-line installation: open the left-side door and pour potable water into the internal reservoir, staying below its MAX mark. The product page lists a 2-liter water-tank volume. The manual does not establish a household water-line connection; its bottom outlet is a drain plug for emptying the reservoir, not evidence of plumbing. That distinction matters if you want continuous, unattended supply. The manual also asks owners to change reservoir water every 24 hours and to drain and dry it before long periods without use.

Ice and water are handled separately. To dispense ice, the manual directs you to place a collection container on the drip tray and press the ICE button; an internal pusher moves pieces through the ice outlet until you stop it. The WATER button runs the separate middle tap, with a default ten-second pour that can be adjusted from seven to 25 seconds. This is handy for a drink station, but it is not proof that every tall glass will fit beneath the outlet. Check your vessel height and splash clearance before buying, especially if the water dispenser is the main reason you are considering it. The page calls the water cold; the manual does not provide a measured dispensing temperature, so do not assume refrigerator-cold water.

Measure depth, ventilation and cup clearance

The manual specifies a body about 9.9 inches wide, 15.3 inches deep and 14.3 inches high. Those are useful counter-planning figures; the product page’s unit-dimension fields are blank, so the manual is the better source for the footprint. The manual also calls for a level position away from direct heat and at least six inches at the back and sides. Add those air gaps to the body dimensions rather than treating the listed depth as the complete operating space. Use a grounded 110–120-volt, 60-Hz outlet. After transporting it, the manual says to let refrigerant settle upright for an hour before plugging it in.

The timer helps with scheduling, not maintenance

The timer is a real feature: the manual describes delayed shutdown while the machine is running and delayed startup while it is on standby, adjustable in half-hour steps from 0.5 to 19.5 hours. It is a relative delay, not a recurring daily schedule. The care instructions are manual rather than a one-button self-clean cycle: clean the interior, rinse it, use the bottom drain, and dry the reservoir for storage. The product page also labels cleaning as manual. If an automatic cleaning program is essential, the EFIC227 is not a confirmed match.

Who should shortlist the EFIC227?

Choose it when a compact bullet-ice maker plus separate water dispensing earns its extra counter footprint, and you are comfortable refilling, checking the small storage volume, and doing hands-on cleaning. The combination can suit a kitchen or office drink corner where the water tap gets regular use. If you only need ice, compare a simpler bullet machine such as the Frigidaire EFIC149-SS; that page also claims about 26 pounds per day and a 0.6-kilogram basket, but does not establish the EFIC227’s water outlet or timer. The EFIC227’s 2-liter reservoir and documented timer give it a different routine, while its 1.32-pound holding volume remains modest.

Before ordering, match the offer to an exact code: the shared manual names Silver, Black and Red. The listed Silver image is a manufacturer reference for that finish, not evidence of a particular seller’s current stock or package. No exact ASIN or current price is verified here, so use the exact-model search rather than treating an approximate listing as a match. We do not claim hands-on testing, measured noise, energy use, water temperature, or daily output at a specified climate.

Sources: Curtis International / Frigidaire EFIC227 product page and its linked EFIC227 English/French manual.