COWSAR HZB-20DN Nugget Ice Maker with 2.4L Tank and Self-Cleaning

If you want chewable nugget ice available at home without filling trays, the COWSAR HZB-20DN is designed to make and dispense it from a countertop unit. Its removable 2.4L water tank, one-click operation, and pull-lever dispenser put the emphasis on straightforward, repeated use for drinks in a kitchen or office.

It is listed to produce up to 44 pounds of ice per day. Keep in mind that this is a production figure, the product details do not specify how much ice the machine stores at once.

Pros

The nugget format is the main reason to consider this model. The listing describes the ice as soft and chewable, suited to drinks such as soda or whiskey. Rather than handling cubes with a scoop, you place a cup beneath the dispenser and pull the lever. That setup can be useful when several people are serving drinks or when you want a quick serving at a desk or kitchen counter.

The 2.4L reservoir is removable, which gives you a way to refill it away from the machine. The listing also says ice stays frozen for up to five hours, though it does not give a storage-bin capacity. Its stainless steel body is silver, and the stated dimensions are 16.3 inches deep, 10.6 inches wide, and 16.9 inches high, so you can compare the footprint with your available counter space before choosing a spot.

Key points

Operation is described as one-click, with dispensing controlled by a lever. A built-in ice-quantity indicator is intended to show how much ice remains at a glance. The rated daily output may suit regular drink service or small gatherings, while the compact countertop format differs from a larger appliance intended for a dedicated installation. The listing specifies 200 watts and 115 volts, it does not provide further details about installation or electrical requirements.

The included component is the ice maker. The available information does not state a storage capacity, so daily production should not be read as the amount ready to dispense at one time. It suits you if nugget ice and a direct dispense method matter more than a listed storage volume. It may not suit you if your counter cannot accommodate its stated dimensions.

How to take care of it

The machine has an automatic self-cleaning cycle. The instructions say to start it by holding the ON/OFF button for five seconds, the cycle takes about ten minutes. A bottom drain plug is provided to help empty water after cleaning. These features are useful for routine upkeep, but the product details do not specify a cleaning schedule or which cleaning agents to use, so follow the supplied instructions for those specifics.

For day-to-day use, place the unit where its dimensions fit and where you can reach the removable reservoir and bottom drain. Refill the tank as needed, then dispense ice directly into a glass. This is a more hands-on-counter approach than keeping bagged ice in a freezer, but it provides the chewable nugget style and dispenser described for this model.

When it makes sense

The HZB-20DN is worth considering if you regularly want nugget ice for drinks and prefer an on-counter dispenser to filling and emptying ice trays. Its self-cleaning cycle and removable tank add practical features for home or office use. The deciding trade-off is space: the stated 16.3-by-10.6-by-16.9-inch footprint needs a suitable counter location, and the listing does not give a storage-bin capacity. If you need to plan servings around stored ice rather than daily production, that missing figure is worth noting before you choose.