Category AI Visibility Report
Ice Makers AI Visibility Report 2026: Top Brands & Buyer Topics in AI Search
Data updated 2026-08-27 · 30-day window · ChatGPT · Google AI Mode · Google AI Overviews
≈10,146
Est. AI queries / month
8
Buyer topics monitored
10
Brands on the AI shelf
Key insights
- Over the last 30 days, GEOly monitored 8 buyer topics in Ice Makers across ChatGPT, Google AI Mode, Google AI Overviews — an estimated 10,146 AI queries per month.
- GE leads the AI shelf with 18.2% of brand mentions, followed by Frigidaire (11.4%) and EUHOMY (8.6%). The top three hold 38.2% combined — a shelf that has not consolidated yet, leaving a clear window for challengers.
- The highest-demand topic is “Bullet ice makers” (top keyword “bullet ice”, ~5,400 searches/mo).
- AI answers lean on reddit.com most (22.3% of citations) — earning presence on these sources is the shortest path to being recommended.
Brands AI recommends most
Share of brand mentions across AI answers in the last 30 days (Share of Model).
| # | Brand | AI mentions | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | GE | 1,065 | 18.2% |
| 2 | Frigidaire | 671 | 11.4% |
| 3 | EUHOMY | 503 | 8.6% |
| 4 | Scotsman | 338 | 5.8% |
| 5 | GE Appliances Profile | 285 | 4.9% |
| 6 | ULINE | 220 | 3.8% |
| 7 | Silonn | 198 | 3.4% |
| 8 | Govee | 198 | 3.4% |
| 9 | Ecozy | 191 | 3.3% |
| 10 | Whynter | 169 | 2.9% |
What shoppers ask AI
Buyer topics monitored in this category, with estimated monthly AI queries and the top Google keyword behind each topic.
| Topic | Est. AI queries / mo | Top keyword | Search volume / mo |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bullet ice makers | ≈5,286 | bullet ice | 5,400 |
| Outdoor ice makers | ≈4,860 | outdoor ice makers | 2,900 |
| Ice makers with water dispensers | — | ice makers with water dispenser | 9,900 |
| Countertop ice makers | — | ice makers countertop | 110,000 |
| Nugget ice makers | — | nugget ice maker | 90,500 |
| Crushed ice makers | — | crushed ice maker | 12,100 |
| Cube ice makers | — | cubed ice | 5,400 |
| Undercounter ice makers | — | undercounter ice maker | 22,200 |
Sources AI cites in this category
Root domains AI engines cited most when answering category queries in the last 30 days.
| Domain | Citations | Share |
|---|---|---|
| reddit.com | 153 | 22.3% |
| popularmechanics.com | 75 | 10.9% |
| forbes.com | 66 | 9.6% |
| bonappetit.com | 59 | 8.6% |
| geappliances.com | 46 | 6.7% |
| foodandwine.com | 33 | 4.8% |
| foodnetwork.com | 28 | 4.1% |
| homedepot.com | 24 | 3.5% |
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FAQ
Which brands do AI assistants recommend most for ice makers?
Over the last 30 days the top brands by AI mention share are: GE (18.2%), Frigidaire (11.4%), EUHOMY (8.6%), Scotsman (5.8%), GE Appliances Profile (4.9%). Data from GEOly's continuous monitoring across ChatGPT, Google AI Mode, Google AI Overviews.
How many people ask AI about ice makers?
GEOly estimates ~10,146 AI queries per month in this category across 8 buyer topics, led by “Bullet ice makers”.
Which sources do AI engines cite for ice makers?
The most-cited domains are: reddit.com, popularmechanics.com, forbes.com, bonappetit.com, geappliances.com. Building brand presence on these sources is the most direct way to win AI recommendations.
Methodology
GEOly continuously runs category buyer prompts across ChatGPT, Google AI Mode, Google AI Overviews and records which brands are mentioned and which sources are cited. Figures aggregate a 30-day window; AI query volumes are modeled estimates from keyword demand and AI-adoption share. Data: GEOly MCP Server, updated 2026-08-27.
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