Walmart is selling a $380 ice maker for $150, and reviewers say 'the quality of the ice is better than Sonic'
"This is a little workhorse of an ice machine."
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Some of us love ice a bit more than others; we finish a drink, then we chew on the ice until it's gone. You might even think this is strange if you've never done it, but the texture can be really pleasant, and the cool temperature is refreshing all year round. Whether you're a fiend for some good-quality ice or just need an ice machine for your basement bar area, Walmart has a killer Flash deal on the $380 Simzlife Portable Ice Maker Machine — on sale for just $150 right now.
"This is a little workhorse of an ice machine," said one reviewer. "The quality of the ice is better than Sonic's."
Simzlife Portable Ice Maker Machine with Auto-Cleaning, $150 (was $380) at Walmart
The Simzlife Ice Maker produces "nugget ice," pebble ice, or pellet ice — the style of crushed ice you can order in a cup all by itself at Sonic drive-in restaurants. With its 1.2-quart water tank, it'll make as much as 34 pounds of nugget ice per day, with each batch taking six to eight minutes from the time you hit the button. This portable machine weighs just 19.58 pounds, so it's easy to move from one countertop to the next as the need arises. It's perfect for summer pool parties, trips to the lake to watch fireworks, barbecues on the deck, and more.
It's a quiet, low-energy-consumption machine, so you won't have to worry much if you leave it plugged in overnight after a long day of summertime festivities. The interface has an "ice full" indicator for when it's time to empty out, an "add water" alert for when you don't have enough water in it for a full batch, and if you hold the "ice/clean" button for several seconds, the machine will run through a full 15-minute self-cleaning cycle to keep your ice tasting delicious.
"I got it for my boyfriend because he loves ice — more specifically, the ice at Sonic," a Walmart shopper wrote. "We've used it literally every single day. It's so easy to use: you plug it in, take out the tray, fill the bottom with water, put the tray back in, and then push the button on the front. It starts making ice instantly, and it comes with a little scoop so you can get the ice out of the tray when it's full."
If you want to get people talking about how great the ice is at your next big summer pool party or outdoor barbecue, save $230 on the incredible Simzlife Portable Ice Maker at Walmart.
