Summerset 17 by 24 inch Ice Chest: ice for bottles right at the bar
The Summerset 17 by 24 inch Ice Chest is an insulated stainless steel ice bin that drops into a cutout in an outdoor kitchen counter. It measures 17 by 24 inches and holds 20 pounds of ice. It is built from 304 stainless steel, the grade that holds up best outdoors, and Summerset backs it with a lifetime warranty.
It needs no power and no water line: fill it with ice, and the insulation holds the cold through the party. A drain with a plug in the bottom lets the meltwater out, so run a drain line when you build the island. It is the easiest cold storage to add to an island, with no gas line, outlet, or clearance space needed, for icing down a round of bottles at the bar. After use, drain it, rinse it, and wipe the inside. Need twice the ice? See the Summerset 28 by 21 inch Ice Chest. The Summerset 17 by 24 inch Ice Chest ships free from My Cozy Outdoors with No Sales Tax (except WY) and the full manufacturer warranty.
FAQ
Does this ice chest need any power?
None. The IC-17 is a fully insulated, built-in ice chest – load ice and it holds the cold with zero electricity, plumbing hookups, or moving parts. It is the one cold-storage component in an island that never adds a penny to a utility bill.
What happens to the melted ice?
A built-in drain and plug handle meltwater – pull the plug and the chest empties instead of becoming a bailing job. Route the drain during installation and end-of-night cleanup on the 17 by 24 inch chest takes about a minute.
How much ice does it hold?
The IC-17 is rated for 20 pounds of ice storage. In practice that means a solid bed for icing down a round of bottles and cans at the serving rail, or a dedicated supply of clean ice for drinks within reach of the bar seats.
Is a drop-in ice chest the shortcut for a small island build?
It is about the easiest cold storage you can add. No gas line, no outlet, no clearances – cut the counter opening, drop in the insulated chest, and that section of the outdoor kitchen is done. First-time island builders love it for exactly that reason.
What warranty covers it?
The IC-17 carries Summerset’s Gold Standard Lifetime Warranty, the industry-leading coverage designed to protect the product for life. For a component made of #304 stainless steel with no mechanical parts, that is about as low-risk as outdoor kitchen equipment gets.
How do I clean and maintain it?
Its #304 stainless steel construction is weather-resistant and easy to clean – drain it after use, rinse, and give the interior an occasional wipe. There are no filters, coils, or compressors in the IC-17 to ever service, so maintenance stays a two-minute habit.
What is the 17 by 24 inch size best for?
It is the compact of Summerset’s two ice chests – right for a bar corner or a smaller island where the chest chills drinks at arm’s reach while the fridge handles food. If you host big crowds regularly, step up to the 28-inch IC-28 instead.