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# Best Undercounter Ice Maker When Space Is Tight
- URL: https://siliconbeachclearly.com/best-quiet-undercounter-ice-maker/
- Published: 2026-09-07T07:29:27.000Z
- Updated: 2026-09-07T09:49:25.000Z
- Description: Five undercounter ice makers lined up by published dimensions, output, drainage method and warranty, with a clear winner and three conditions that change the answer.
- Author: Zaria Jarvis
- Tags: Kitchen & Dining, Kitchen Appliances, #Ice Makers

The best quiet undercounter ice maker for a tight cabinet is the EUHOMY IM-02, which measures 31.3 x 17.5 x 16 in and makes 45 cubes per cycle in 11 to 15 minutes. If your opening is shallower than 17 inches front to back, the Mojgar CIM-360F at 29.9 x 15.2 x 15.8 in is the better fit. One specification splits this field harder than output does: drainage. The EUHOMY runs on gravity and needs a floor drain. Two others advertise a pump-driven cleaning cycle. Get that wrong and a 66.6 lb machine sits in your garage.

In this guide
1. [Best quiet undercounter ice maker at a glance](#best-quiet-undercounter-ice-maker-at-a-glance)
2. [How I screened these five listings](#how-i-screened-these-five-listings)
3. [1\. EUHOMY Commercial Ice Maker Machine — Best overall](#1-euhomy-commercial-ice-maker-machine-%E2%80%94-best-overall)
4. [2\. Mojgar Commercial Ice Maker Machine — Best upgrade](#2-mojgar-commercial-ice-maker-machine-%E2%80%94-best-upgrade)
5. [3\. COSTWAY 15" Under Counter Commercial Ice Maker — Best minimal setup](#3-costway-15-under-counter-commercial-ice-maker-%E2%80%94-best-minimal-setup)
6. [4\. JFHID Commercial Undercounter Ice Maker — Best premium](#4-jfhid-commercial-undercounter-ice-maker-%E2%80%94-best-premium)
7. [5\. EUHOMY Countertop Ice Maker Machine with Handle — Best budget pick](#5-euhomy-countertop-ice-maker-machine-with-handle-%E2%80%94-best-budget-pick)
8. [Will it actually fit your cabinet opening?](#will-it-actually-fit-your-cabinet-opening)
9. [Gravity drain or pump: which do you need?](#gravity-drain-or-pump-which-do-you-need)
10. [How quiet is a quiet undercounter ice maker, really?](#how-quiet-is-a-quiet-undercounter-ice-maker-really)
11. [What the listings do not tell you](#what-the-listings-do-not-tell-you)
12. [The verdict](#the-verdict)
13. [FAQ](#faq)

## Best quiet undercounter ice maker at a glance

| Pick                                                                                                                          | Dimensions (H x W x D) | Daily output       | Price                                                                |
| ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- | ---------------------- | ------------------ | -------------------------------------------------------------------- |
| **Best overall**[EUHOMY Commercial Ice Maker Machine](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07W48P1HK?tag=sbclearly-20)                  | 31.3 x 17.5 x 16 in    | 100 lbs/24 h claim | [Check Price](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07W48P1HK?tag=sbclearly-20) |
| **Best upgrade**[Mojgar Commercial Ice Maker Machine](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0GT4R28KY?tag=sbclearly-20)                  | 29.9 x 15.2 x 15.8 in  | 100 lbs/24 h claim | [Check Price](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0GT4R28KY?tag=sbclearly-20) |
| **Best minimal setup**[COSTWAY 15" Under Counter Commercial Ice Maker](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0GX6MJR4B?tag=sbclearly-20) | 33.5 x 20.3 x 15 in    | 110 lbs/24 h claim | [Check Price](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0GX6MJR4B?tag=sbclearly-20) |
| **Best premium**[JFHID Commercial Undercounter Ice Maker](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0GWZYTH9V?tag=sbclearly-20)              | 33 x 19.7 x 15 in      | 100 lbs/24 h claim | [Check Price](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0GWZYTH9V?tag=sbclearly-20) |
| **Best budget pick**[EUHOMY Countertop Ice Maker Machine with Handle](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0BWHZJHPL?tag=sbclearly-20)  | 15.6 x 11.4 x 8.74 in  | 26 lbs/24 h claim  | [Check Price](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0BWHZJHPL?tag=sbclearly-20) |

## How I screened these five listings

I started from the published specifications, not the marketing sentences. Four of these five machines are built-in units from the ice machine category. One is a countertop model, included because it solves a problem the others can't: no plumbing.

Here's what I compared, in order of how much it changes the buying decision:

1. **Published dimensions.** Three figures, not a vague "compact" claim. Every pick here lists all three.
2. **Drainage method.** Only the EUHOMY IM-02 states its method outright. That matters more than output.
3. **Stated output.** Four of the five claim 100 lbs or more per 24 hours. That narrows the field to almost nothing, which tells you output is a weak tiebreaker.
4. **Published warranty.** Three of five list one. Two don't.
5. **Weight.** From 6 lb to 66.6 lb across this set. It decides whether you install it alone.

What got cut from consideration: anything without three published dimension figures. If a listing won't tell you how deep the box is, you can't buy it for a cabinet.

One thing worth saying plainly. "Quiet" is not a specification here. Not one of these five listings publishes a decibel figure. Three of them use the word "quiet" in a manufacturer bullet, and that's the whole evidence base. I'll come back to that.

## 1\. EUHOMY Commercial Ice Maker Machine — Best overall

**The only pick here that tells you how it drains, and the one that fits a 16-inch-deep opening without sanding the cabinet frame.**

[![EUHOMY IM-02 stainless undercounter ice maker with LCD panel — the 31.3 x 17.5 x 16 in body fits a standard 16-inch cabinet depth](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/41DQHmtXrBL._SL500_.jpg)](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07W48P1HK?tag=sbclearly-20)

**Best for:** a 16-inch cabinet opening with a floor drain nearby **Skip it if:** you have no gravity drain path

At 31.3 x 17.5 x 16 in, the IM-02 is the shortest of the four built-in units by height and the second-shallowest by depth. That combination is what earns it the top slot. Most cabinet cutouts in a home bar are 15 to 16 inches deep, and two picks here are 15 in deep but taller than 33 in.

EUHOMY states the machine produces up to 100 lbs of ice per 24 hours, with 45 cubes per cycle in 11 to 15 minutes. That's the highest cube count per cycle published in this set. The LCD panel is described as monitoring ambient temperature and adjusting cycle length to change cube thickness. The listing also states ETL certification for both household and commercial use, which is the only third-party certification named by any pick here.

The important line is buried in the setup bullet: gravity drainage, floor drain or gravity outlet required, no pump included. That's a real constraint and EUHOMY says it out loud. Two competitors here mention pump-driven cleaning cycles without clarifying whether waste water is pumped out.

The trade-off is weight. At 66.6 lb it's the heaviest of the five by nearly 10 lb, so this is a two-person lift into a cabinet.

**Pros:**

- Shortest built-in unit here at 31.3 in tall
- 45 cubes per cycle, highest published in this set
- Drainage method stated plainly in the listing
- ETL certification named for home and commercial use
- 1 year manufacturer warranty published

**Cons:**

- Heaviest pick at 66.6 lb, awkward for a solo install
- Gravity drain only, no pump included
- Only one seller lists it
- No decibel figure published despite the quiet-compressor claim

[Check Price on Amazon](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07W48P1HK?tag=sbclearly-20)

## 2\. Mojgar Commercial Ice Maker Machine — Best upgrade

**The shallowest built-in here at 15.2 in deep and the lightest at 42.3 lb, which makes it the one you can actually slide in yourself.**

[![Mojgar CIM-360F stainless ice machine — at 42.3 lb it is the lightest built-in unit in this comparison](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/41j2UEPzuYL._SL500_.jpg)](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0GT4R28KY?tag=sbclearly-20)

**Best for:** shallow cabinets and one-person installs **Skip it if:** you need a published warranty term

Two numbers separate the CIM-360F from everything else built-in here. It's 15.2 in deep, narrower front to back than any other cabinet unit in this set. And it weighs 42.3 lb, which is 24.3 lb lighter than the EUHOMY winner. If you're installing without help, that gap is the whole story.

Mojgar states 100 lbs of ice daily with the first batch ready in 10 to 18 minutes. Setup is described as a three-step process using a 1/2-inch male threaded faucet connection, which is the only thread size published by any pick here. That's useful: you can buy the adapter before the box arrives. A one-touch self-cleaning cycle is claimed to rinse the internal water system.

The listing also claims an R290 compressor with up to 30% better energy efficiency. Treat that as the manufacturer's figure, since no baseline is given for the comparison.

Where it loses to the EUHOMY is documentation. No warranty term appears in the specifications at all, and the size field reads simply "100" with no unit attached. For a machine going into a cabinet you'd rather have the paperwork the winner publishes.

**Pros:**

- Shallowest built-in at 15.2 in deep
- Lightest cabinet unit here at 42.3 lb
- 1/2-inch male threaded connection specified
- Claimed 10 to 18 minute first batch

**Cons:**

- No published warranty term
- Storage bin listed as a 18-33 lbs range, not a firm figure
- Drainage method not clearly stated
- Only one seller lists it

[Check Price on Amazon](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0GT4R28KY?tag=sbclearly-20)

## 3\. COSTWAY 15" Under Counter Commercial Ice Maker — Best minimal setup

**The only pick here with a reversible door, which decides the install in a corner cabinet where the hinge can only go one way.**

[![COSTWAY silver and black undercounter ice maker — the reversible stainless door allows left or right hinge placement](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/41vF71EHosL._SL500_.jpg)](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0GX6MJR4B?tag=sbclearly-20)

**Best for:** a bar cabinet where the door has to swing the other way **Skip it if:** your opening is narrower than 20.3 in

The COSTWAY EP25962US publishes the highest output claim in this set at 110 lbs per 24 hours, with 40 cubes every 12 to 15 minutes. It's also the only pick whose door hinge you choose. The listing describes a reversible stainless door with a sturdy handle, left or right placement. In a corner install that's not a nice extra, it's the difference between a working bar and a door that hits the wall.

Three ice thickness settings are published, with cycle times attached to each: thin at 12 minutes, medium at 15 minutes for beverages. That's the most specific thickness documentation of any pick here. The automatic cleaning function is described as pump-activated, running three intermittent cycles after a two-second button hold.

Two problems. At 20.3 in it's the widest unit in this set by 0.6 in over the JFHID and 2.8 in over the EUHOMY winner, so a 20-inch opening rules it out. And it's the most expensive pick here alongside the JFHID, while selling slower than either the EUHOMY or the Mojgar. You pay a premium position for the door hinge and the thickness settings.

**Pros:**

- Highest published output at 110 lbs/24 h claim
- Reversible door, unique in this set
- Three thickness settings with cycle times published
- 15 in depth suits a shallow cutout

**Cons:**

- Widest pick at 20.3 in, rules out a 20-inch opening
- Premium price position without a published warranty
- Sells markedly slower than the EUHOMY or Mojgar
- Listing dimensions and specification figures don't match exactly

[Check Price on Amazon](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0GX6MJR4B?tag=sbclearly-20)

## 4\. JFHID Commercial Undercounter Ice Maker — Best premium

**A 15-inch depth and a published 1 year warranty, which is a rare pairing in this set, but the specification sheet stops embarrassingly early.**

[![JFHID stainless commercial undercounter ice maker with 30 lbs storage bin — 15 in depth for a shallow cabinet cutout](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/412a8OFnmpL._SL500_.jpg)](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0GWZYTH9V?tag=sbclearly-20)

**Best for:** a 15-inch-tall slot with a documented warranty **Skip it if:** you want weight and colour published before you buy

The JFHID 14272 measures 33 x 19.7 x 15 in and pairs that 15 in depth with a stated 1 year manufacturer warranty. Only two picks in this comparison publish both a warranty and a full set of dimensions, and this is one of them. The listing claims 100 lbs of ice per 24 hours with an 8 to 16 minute cycle, the fastest lower bound of any built-in unit here, and a 30 lbs storage bin stated as a firm number rather than a range.

JFHID describes premium stainless construction and a control panel for adjusting ice-making settings. The quiet claim appears here too, attached to a high-performance compressor with low noise. As with every other pick, no figure backs it.

Then the specification sheet runs out. No weight is published, no colour, no size field. That's three blanks the other four picks fill. Weight matters when you're deciding whether to install alone, and its absence is a genuine gap rather than a rounding error. This is also the slowest-selling pick of the five by a wide margin, and it sits at the top of the price range for no published capability the EUHOMY lacks.

**Pros:**

- 15 in depth, tied shallowest for a cabinet cutout
- 1 year manufacturer warranty published
- 30 lbs storage bin stated as a firm figure
- 8 to 16 minute cycle claim, fastest lower bound here

**Cons:**

- No published weight, colour or size specification
- Slowest seller of the five by a large margin
- Premium price position with no extra documented capability
- Only one seller lists it

[Check Price on Amazon](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0GWZYTH9V?tag=sbclearly-20)

## 5\. EUHOMY Countertop Ice Maker Machine with Handle — Best budget pick

**Not an undercounter unit at all, and that's exactly why it's here: no drain, no faucet, no cabinet surgery.**

[![EUHOMY IM001-B black countertop ice maker with basket and scoop — 6 lb body needs no plumbing or drain line](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/4157QL2BebL._SL500_.jpg)](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0BWHZJHPL?tag=sbclearly-20)

**Best for:** renters who can't cut a drain line **Skip it if:** you need more than 26 lbs of ice a day

Every other pick here needs a water line and a drain path. The IM001-B needs a socket and a jug. At 15.6 x 11.4 x 8.74 in and 6 lb, it's a tenth the weight of the EUHOMY winner and slides into a cupboard when guests leave. It's also the cheapest pick in this comparison and the one buyers choose most often across this whole set by a very large margin.

Output is 26 lbs per 24 hours, with nine bullet cubes ready in six minutes. That six-minute first batch is the fastest published figure of any pick here, which matters more than the daily total for a household that wants a drink now rather than a bin full by evening. An infrared sensor drives an ICE FULL indicator to stop overflow, and a see-through window shows the cycle running. A handle, basket and scoop are included, and EUHOMY publishes a 12-month warranty from purchase date.

The honest limit is capacity. 26 lbs a day is roughly a quarter of what the four built-in units claim, and bullet ice melts faster than the cube shapes the cabinet machines produce. Two sellers list it, which is more than any other pick here.

**Pros:**

- No plumbing, no drain line, no cabinet cutting
- 6 lb, the lightest pick by 36.3 lb
- Nine cubes in six minutes, fastest first batch here
- Basket, scoop and handle included
- 12-month warranty published

**Cons:**

- 26 lbs/24 h, about a quarter of the built-in claims
- Bullet ice melts faster than cube ice
- Occupies counter space rather than hiding in a cabinet
- No drain, so you empty meltwater yourself

[Check Price on Amazon](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0BWHZJHPL?tag=sbclearly-20)

## Will it actually fit your cabinet opening?

Read the depth figure before anything else. A cabinet cutout in a home bar is usually 15 to 16 in deep, and that single number eliminates picks faster than output ever will.

Here's how these five sort by depth:

- **15 in:** COSTWAY EP25962US, JFHID 14272
- **15.8 in:** Mojgar CIM-360F
- **16 in:** EUHOMY IM-02
- **8.74 in:** EUHOMY IM001-B countertop

Width is the second cut. The spread runs from 15.2 in on the Mojgar to 20.3 in on the COSTWAY, a 5.1 in gap that decides whether a 16-inch base cabinet works at all. Height matters last for a built-in, because the counter height sets it: 31.3 in on the EUHOMY, 33 in on the JFHID, 33.5 in on the COSTWAY.

Measure the opening, then subtract an inch on each side for airflow and the drain hose. A machine that fits exactly does not fit. Then check the door swing, which is where the COSTWAY reversible hinge stops being a footnote.

## Gravity drain or pump: which do you need?

This is the specification most guides skip and the one that sends machines back. An ice maker melts some of what it freezes, and that water has to leave the box.

Gravity drainage means the drain hose slopes downhill to a floor drain or an outlet below the machine. No motor, nothing to fail, and no option if your bar cabinet sits above the drain line. The EUHOMY IM-02 states this plainly: floor drain or gravity outlet required, strictly no pump included. Respect that sentence.

A pump lifts waste water upward, which is what you need when the drain is higher than the machine. The COSTWAY and Mojgar listings both describe a pump in the context of the cleaning cycle, but neither states that waste water is pump-evacuated during normal operation. Those are different jobs and the listings don't separate them.

The practical route: find your drain point, measure whether it sits above or below the machine's base, and buy accordingly. If it sits above and you can't change that, the countertop EUHOMY sidesteps the problem entirely, because you tip the meltwater into the sink yourself.

## How quiet is a quiet undercounter ice maker, really?

Not one listing in this set publishes a decibel figure. Zero. That's the honest answer, and it's the reason I won't rank these on noise.

What the listings actually say:

- EUHOMY IM-02: a "powerful yet quiet compressor" that makes ice "without disrupting your environment"
- JFHID 14272: a high-performance compressor with "fast and stable cooling with low noise"
- EUHOMY IM001-B: "Ultra Quieter", with the sentence cut off mid-specification in the listing

Those are marketing sentences, not measurements. If you're shopping for the best quiet undercounter ice maker specifically, the thing you can act on is the physics rather than the copy. A compressor behind a closed cabinet door is quieter than one on an open counter. A built-in unit with a stainless door and insulation between you and the machine, like all four cabinet picks here, has a structural advantage the countertop model can't match, no matter what the bullet claims.

The other noise source is ice dropping into the bin. Bigger cubes falling further make more clatter. Nothing in this data lets me rank that, so treat the quiet claim as unproven across the board and buy on fit and drainage instead.

## What the listings do not tell you

Four gaps run through this whole set, and knowing them is worth more than another output figure.

**No decibel ratings.** Covered above. Every quiet claim here is a manufacturer sentence.

**No power draw.** Not one pick publishes wattage or amperage. The Mojgar claims R290 and up to 30% better efficiency, with no baseline stated. You can't compare running cost from this data.

**Incomplete storage figures.** The Mojgar bin is listed as a 18-33 lbs range. The EUHOMY IM-02 states 33 lbs, the JFHID 30 lbs. The COSTWAY doesn't publish a bin capacity in its specifications at all. Bin size is what decides whether the machine keeps up with a party, and it's inconsistently documented.

**No water line requirement beyond one thread size.** Only Mojgar names its connection: 1/2-inch male threaded. The other three built-in units don't, so budget for a plumbing trip to the hardware store after unboxing.

Two picks also skip a warranty entirely, and the JFHID skips weight and colour. When two listings sit at the same premium price position and one publishes a warranty while the other doesn't, that's a real difference and it's the only kind I can verify.

## The verdict

If you have a floor drain below the cabinet and a 16-inch opening, buy the EUHOMY IM-02\. It publishes the most complete specification sheet in this comparison, states its drainage method honestly instead of burying it, names ETL certification, backs itself with a 1 year manufacturer warranty, and produces 45 cubes per cycle in 11 to 15 minutes. It's the second-fastest seller among these five and the fastest of the four built-in machines, which suggests buyers are reaching the same conclusion.

If you're installing alone or your cutout is under 16 in deep, buy the Mojgar CIM-360F instead. Its exact advantage is physical: 42.3 lb against 66.6 lb, and 15.2 in deep against 16 in. That's a machine one person can lift into a shallower hole, and it publishes the faucet thread size so you can have the adapter waiting.

The cutoff is your drain. Above the machine base, the EUHOMY's gravity-only design is out, and you either verify pump evacuation with the COSTWAY or Mojgar before ordering, or you take the countertop EUHOMY IM001-B and pour the meltwater out by hand. At 26 lbs a day it's a fifth of the ice, but it's the only pick in this set that installs in the time it takes to fill a jug.

## FAQ

### Is a quiet undercounter ice maker worth it over a countertop model?

A quiet undercounter ice maker is worth it when you need volume and you have plumbing. The four built-in picks here claim 100 to 110 lbs per 24 hours against 26 lbs from the countertop EUHOMY. You're paying for capacity and for a cabinet door between you and the compressor. Without a drain path, that spend buys you nothing.

### What is the cheapest way into this category?

The cheapest way into this category is the EUHOMY IM001-B countertop machine, the lowest price position of these five and the one buyers pick most often across the whole set. No faucet connection, no drain hose, no cabinet cutting. You give up daily output, dropping from a 100 lbs claim to 26 lbs, and you empty meltwater manually into a sink.

### Will an undercounter ice maker fit a 15-inch cabinet opening?

An undercounter ice maker fits a 15-inch opening only if you check width and depth separately. The COSTWAY and JFHID are both 15 in deep, but the COSTWAY is 20.3 in wide and the JFHID 19.7 in. The Mojgar is the narrowest built-in at 15.2 in. Leave clearance for airflow and hoses on top of the listed figures.

### EUHOMY IM-02 or Mojgar CIM-360F: which should I buy?

Between the EUHOMY IM-02 and the Mojgar CIM-360F, choose on documentation versus weight. The EUHOMY publishes a 1 year warranty, ETL certification and its gravity drainage requirement, and makes 45 cubes per cycle. The Mojgar is 24.3 lb lighter at 42.3 lb, 0.8 in shallower, and names its 1/2-inch threaded connection. Solo install favours the Mojgar.

### What mistake do buyers make with the best quiet undercounter ice maker?

The mistake buyers make with the best quiet undercounter ice maker is comparing daily output and ignoring drainage. Four of these five claim 100 lbs or more per 24 hours, so output barely separates them. Whether your drain sits above or below the machine base does. Measure that first, then shop dimensions, then treat every noise claim as unverified.

Before you order anything, walk to the cabinet with a tape measure and a flashlight. Write down three numbers: the opening width, the depth from the back wall to the door frame, and the height of your drain point relative to the cabinet floor. Those three figures narrow this list of five to one or two picks in under a minute, which is faster than any amount of reading. For most home bars with a floor drain and a 16-inch cutout, the EUHOMY IM-02 is the sensible default, because it's the pick that tells you what it needs before you own it.

*Last updated: October 4, 2026\. Product availability re-checked.*

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