#IceMaker October 25

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In October 2025, many of us will be taking part in the 30-Day Kitchen Coach4aday Challenge. Each day we will spotlight an appliance, utensil, or gadget found in a commercial or residential kitchen. The tools and devices used to prepare and cook food is quite extensive and this month we will take a look at both the sublime and ridiculous. My post today is focused on ICE MAKER.

Growing up in the late 1950’s and early 1970’s the home I lived in had ice cube trays. Refrigerators starting with Servel in 1953 began to offer appliances with an automatic ice cube maker. Below you will see a promotional flyer for that first one.

Kitchen-30 Day Challenge Guidelines

As with previous challenges, participants are encouraged to adapt the guidelines to fit their own circumstances. If you can, commit to sharing something about an appliance, utensil, or gadget found in a Kitchen during the month of October

1. Record something about an item found in a Kitchen. Make sure you include a description and its purpose. Try, if possible, to include a photo.
2. Share with a challenge partner if you have one.
3. Join the conversation by posting on social media with the hashtag #Coach4adayChallenge

October 25th-Ice Maker

Automatic ice makers began appearing in American kitchens in the 1950s, offering a modern convenience that quickly caught homeowners’ attention. By the 1960s and 1970s, as refrigerator technology improved and water hookups became easier to install, ice makers shifted from luxury features to common household expectations. Today, nearly every full-sized refrigerator in the U.S. includes an automatic ice maker or dispenser, symbolizing how everyday convenience became a standard part of kitchen design.

No more manual ice cube trays