COWSAR HZB-20DN Countertop Nugget Ice Maker with Dispenser, 44 lb Daily Output

For drinks at a home bar or a busy kitchen counter, the COWSAR HZB-20DN makes chewable nugget ice and dispenses it directly into a cup. Its removable 2.4-liter water tank supports countertop use without relying on a built-in water line. If you need ready-to-serve nugget ice, the dispenser is a different approach from filling and emptying ice trays, if you mainly want occasional cubes, a simpler tray may be enough.

Practical tips

Place a cup under the dispenser and pull the lever to serve ice, so you don’t need to scoop it from the basket. The machine also has an ice-quantity indicator, which shows how much ice remains in storage. For a gathering or a day of regular use, the stated production capacity is up to 44 pounds per day, though that figure describes daily output rather than the amount held in the basket at once.

The removable reservoir makes filling more direct when the unit isn’t positioned by a water source. When cleaning is due, holding the ON/OFF button for five seconds starts the self-cleaning function, the listed cycle takes 10 minutes. A drain plug is included for draining the unit. Buyers commonly praise the nugget ice, while some say the machine can be loud at times, a point to consider if it will run near a quiet workspace or conversation area.

Technical details

• Model: HZB-20DN
• Type: Countertop nugget ice maker with dispenser
• Ice production per day: Up to 44 pounds
• Capacity: 2.4 liters removable water tank
• Dimensions: 16.3"D x 10.6"W x 16.9"H
• Material: Stainless steel
• Color: Silver
• Voltage: 115 volts
• What’s included: Ice maker

Why it makes sense

This model is aimed at people who prefer soft, chewable nugget ice and want it dispensed without handling a scoop. That can be useful for serving drinks at home, in an office, or at a bar, where repeated trips to refill trays or buy bagged ice are less convenient. The product description says the ice can stay frozen for up to five hours, but it doesn’t give a storage-basket capacity, so daily production shouldn’t be taken as a measure of how much ice is ready at any one time.

A solid pick if nugget texture and one-step dispensing matter more to you than a basic ice tray setup. It might not be a great match if noise is a particular concern: some buyers report that the machine can be loud, and the supplied details don’t specify a noise level. Its listed dimensions also make it worth allowing for countertop space before choosing a spot.

Final verdict

The COWSAR HZB-20DN brings together nugget ice, a cup-level dispenser, a removable tank, and a self-cleaning cycle in a countertop format. Its clearest appeal is convenient access to chewable ice for regular drink service, rather than simple, occasional ice making. Choose it when those features fit your routine and you have room for the unit, consider a quieter or more basic approach if noise or countertop space outweighs the value of nugget ice and dispensing.