Updated 19 Oct 2026
Is the Cooks Professional 2.2L Ice Maker worth it?
Yes — the best ice maker for most homes.
It makes its first batch of bullet-shaped cubes in about six minutes, then keeps going quickly, with two cube sizes and a 2.2-litre tank. It runs quietly and is easy to clean. Like every countertop ice maker it doesn't keep ice frozen, so the cubes melt fairly quickly in the basket: move them to the freezer if you're making ice ahead.
Good to know
- The cubes melt fairly quickly in the basket.
- It doesn't keep ice frozen, so move it to the freezer.
- There's no water hookup: you refill the 2.2-litre tank by hand.
- First ice in about 6 minutes
- Up to 14 kg a day
- Quiet and easy to clean
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Get it if…
- You want plenty of everyday ice for drinks.
- You want a good ice maker for a fair price.
Skip it if…
- You want clear ice for cocktails: get the CASO.
- You need ice to stay frozen: it's not a freezer.
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How we reached this verdict
The Evening Standard tested it and gave it 5 out of 5 as its best ice maker overall: first ice in six minutes, then fast, quiet and easy to clean, though the cubes melt quickly. It's the only test of this model we found.
We compared independent expert reviews with the manufacturer's specifications, then checked it's sold at a major retailer where you live. We don't test products ourselves.
Sources: Evening Standard, Cooks Professional, manufacturer specifications.
Updated 19 Oct 2026How we decide