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If properly maintained, your portable ice maker should last many years and greatly benefit your home.
Check out the video below, which will walk you through the steps I’ll cover in this article.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TWtZlmjnZLo&
An important step toward maintaining your portable ice maker is making sure that it’s cleaned regularly. If you’re not careful, mold or harmful bacteria can grow inside your ice maker and make you sick.
Can Bacteria Grow in Ice Makers?
All ice makers get surprisingly dirty over time. It’s because ice makers create the perfect location for bacteria and mold to grow. Bacteria and viruses can live in freezing temperatures, meaning they can be transferred to your ice. Yikes!