DUMOS Ice Maker Review — Compact 26 lb/day

Intro

This DUMOS countertop ice maker (model DUMOS Ice Maker Countertop 8342) is a compact, plastic-bodied machine built to produce bullet-shaped ice quickly and fit on a small counter. The listing claims it can make up to 26.5 pounds of ice in 24 hours, produces 9 bullet-shaped cubes in a roughly six-minute cycle, and includes a transparent window, removable basket, ice scoop and a carry handle for portability. Owners report fast ice production and a compact footprint, but also a mixed record on long-term reliability and occasional pump noise. Keep those tradeoffs in mind before you buy.

What it is / first look

The DUMOS tabletop ice maker is positioned as a portable, counter-friendly machine for homes, offices, bars, RVs and parties. Key listing facts:

• Ice output: The spec sheet lists an ice production per day of 26.5 pounds and a stated capacity of 26 pounds.
• Speed: The listing states the unit makes nine bullet-shaped ice cubes in about 6 minutes.
• Size & weight: Specifications list the item dimensions as 11.5"D x 8.9"W x 12.4"H and the listing also quotes a weight of 15.4 pounds and a carry handle for portability. A different part of the listing quotes slightly different dimensions (8.8*11.6*12.5 inches), so the listing shows two close but inconsistent size references.
• Materials & refrigerant: Material type is listed as plastic and the refrigerant is R600a. Voltage is listed at 115 volts.
• Features called out in the listing: two ice-size options (small and large), transparent window, removable ice basket, ice scoop included, indicator lights for low water and full ice basket, a self-cleaning function (activate by pressing the on/off button for 5 seconds), and a claimed operating noise under 40 dB.

Colors shown on the listing include Black (the title specifies "Black"). The image filenames included in the listing are provided as product image assets, which indicates the product is shown in that color; the listing does not clearly specify other colorways beyond the images.

In daily use

The DUMOS is aimed at people who need a steady stream of small batches of ice without installing a full refrigerator/freezer ice system. The listing emphasizes fast cycles and portability; owner feedback supplies practical context for everyday use.

First batches and speed

The manufacturer copy says a batch of nine bullet cubes can be produced in about 6 minutes. Several owners report seeing first batches in roughly 8–10 minutes, which suggests real-world timing can vary. If you rely on an exact 6-minute turnaround in a busy entertaining scenario, plan a small buffer.

Where it fits in the kitchen

The listing lists ideal locations as the kitchen, office, bar, camping, RV, or parties. At roughly 11–12 inches tall and a weight the listing gives as 15.4 pounds, it’s small enough to live on a counter or to take to a gathering. The carry handle is an explicit portability feature the listing calls out.

Ice shape and use cases

The machine makes smooth bullet-shaped cubes in two sizes. The listing suggests small cubes for seafood or beer and large cubes for iced coffee or cold drinks; those are manufacturer suggestions. Owners say the ice shape is pleasant — smooth cylinders that aren’t sharp on the mouth — and that the cubes are best used soon after production because the unit does not function as a freezer.

Noise & pump behavior

The listing claims operating noise is below 40 dB, “similar to a working refrigerator.” Owner reports are mixed: some say the unit is acceptably quiet, while a number of owners describe an unpleasant, high-pitched screech from the pump when the water level gets low. That screech is described as disruptive enough to require immediate topping-up of the reservoir to avoid it. Takeaway: the machine can be quiet in normal operation, but the pump's noise when water is low has been reported repeatedly by owners.

Cleaning and maintenance

The listing advertises a self-cleaning function (activate by holding the on/off button for five seconds) and includes an ice scoop and removable ice basket. Owners consistently point out that while the external parts and basket are easy to access, cleaning the inside ice-making tray is the hardest part. Several owners describe cleaning as tedious and say the inside tray requires attention; the listing's self-cleaning mode helps, but owner feedback indicates manual cleaning is still part of routine upkeep.

Materials & build quality

From the listing: the body Material Type is listed as plastic, the refrigerant is R600a, and voltage is 115 volts. The listing also notes a transparent window and a removable basket, and includes a carry handle in the product design. The included components are listed as "Ice Maker Countertop" and an ice scoop is mentioned in the feature bullets.

Owners describe the machine as compact and well-suited to a countertop; multiple positive reviews use words like “good quality” and report continued operation for months to a year. That said, there are several owner reports of units that stopped working after a few months or after periods of non-use, and a handful of owners who say the company did not respond to their service inquiries. Meanwhile, other owners praise the brand's customer service and report quick replacements when problems arose. Those two recurring themes — praise for build and function from many users, and complete failures for a minority — point to variable build consistency.

What the listing claims vs. what owners report

• Claims: fast ice production (9 cubes / 6 minutes), daily production up to 26.5 lb, self-cleaning, low noise (