Iceman Water Cooler + Ice Maker

The scoop

If you’ve been eyeing combo water cooler and ice maker units, the Iceman Water Cooler + Ice Maker (Item #1963170) has hit clearance at Costco. This is one of those products that either solves a very specific problem in your home or office, or it’s complete overkill—there’s really no in-between.

This unit combines a bottom-load water cooler (fitting 3 to 5-gallon bottles) with a built-in ice machine that cranks out 22 pounds of bullet-style ice daily. You get hot water at 200°F for tea or instant meals, cold water at 45°F, and a steady supply of ice—all from one countertop footprint. It’s essentially three appliances rolled into one, which explains why these units typically command a premium price.

Whether this clearance is a solid deal depends on what you’d pay separately for a decent water cooler and a standalone ice maker. Quality ice makers alone often run $150-250, and bottom-load coolers (which save your back from lifting heavy bottles) aren’t cheap either. If you’ve been pricing out both appliances, this combo could represent real savings. That said, these are niche products, so clearance pricing might just bring it down to “reasonable” rather than “steal.”

My guess on the clearance tag? These combo units don’t fly off shelves like regular water coolers—they’re bigger, more expensive, and appeal to a narrower audience. Costco probably stocked them seasonally or decided they’re not worth the warehouse floor space. If you need both functions and have the counter real estate, this could be your moment.

This is a “know what you’re getting into” purchase—it’s bulky, it’s specialized, and it needs regular cleaning like any ice maker. But if you’re tired of filling ice trays and lifting water bottles, it might just earn its keep. Are you team “this is genius” or team “my freezer works fine”?