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Waring Snow Cone Maker
Waring, now owned by Conair, was founded by Fred Waring, the man who perfected and popularized the blender until it became a well-known and much-needed kitchen appliance.
Purchase includes four reusable, BPA-free cones, 12 paper cones, and user manual; uses regular ice; can make up to 5 snow cones in under a limit; engine has 5-year limited warranty
Crushes ice—does not shave it for shaved ice treats
Home use
9.25 x 9 x 12 inches; 5.7 lbs.
Plastic, stainless steel
Info not provided
4 BPA-free cones, 12 paper cones
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Nostalgia Snow Cone Maker
Nostalgia Products LLC, operating under the brand Nostalgia, is known for creating the first ever home-use chocolate fondue fountain.
Purchase includes two reusable BPA-free cones, side tray that can hold two cones, and an ice scoop; countertop model; totally BPA-free; stainless steel blades
Ice may get caught between blades, causing grinding noise
Home use
8 x 12 x 15.25 inches; 6 lbs.
Plastic, stainless steel
35 watts
2 BPA-free cones
Paragon Snow Cone Maker
Paragon International puts the customer first with its rigorous quality control checks and final performance tests that every product goes through before shipment.
Can shave up to 500 pounds of ice per hour; blades are adjustable and replaceable; powder-coat paint gives it a blue, glowing effect; heavy duty and durable
“On” button must be held down to shave ice
Commercial
16 x 14 x 24 inches; 50 lbs.
Aluminum, polycarbonate
792 watts
No extras
Hawaiian Shaved Ice Snow Cone Maker
Hawaiian Shaved Ice was founded in 1995 and has since become one of the nation’s leading brands for shaved ice and snow cone machines, and delicious syrups.
No ice molds required; kid-friendly; cannot be operated without lid; requires regular cubed ice
Doesn’t make snow cones as quickly as other machines
Home use
6.5 x 10.5 x 10.5 inches; 3 lbs.
Plastic, stainless steel
55 watts
No extras
Victorio Snow Cone Maker
Victorio Kitchen Products, founded in 1937, is best known for its iconic food strainer that helped 1940s homemakers can their own tomato sauce and applesauce.
Long handle for easily crushing ice; bottom tray catches excess liquid; slip-resistant bottom; adjustable, stainless steel blades; includes 3 ice molds; 1-year warranty
Body is all-plastic
Home use
8.25 x 6.75 x 12.5 inches; 1.8 lbs.
Plastic, stainless steel
Hand-crank operation
3 plastic molds