Commercial Ice Maker

I ce cubes are extremely useful during hot summer days, as they come with several benefits and uses. Especially if you have a business which uses frequently, a large quantity of ice, you know how important it is to be able to provide a large number of cubes on a daily basis. Thus, sometimes, if not in most cases, bagged ice is not enough and can get quite expensive with the time. So, the best option for a problem like this is to have your own ice-making machine, one that can benefit your business and make your clients happy. Therefore, to help you find the best gadget that will make your wishes true, we offer you our best recommendations.

Top 10 Commercial Ice Maker Machines Compared

Photo	Product Name	Storage Bin Capacity	Ice Capacity/Day	LCD Panel	LED Indicator	Auto Shut-off	Quick Cycle	Price
Best Overall	1. hOmeLabs HME030276N	29 pounds	99 pounds					Check Price
	2. Costzon FWAM-01960	33 pounds	100 – 110 pounds					Check Price
Our Choice	3. Kuppet Commercial Ice Maker	33 pounds	100 pounds					Check Price
	4. COSTWAY 23703-CYPE	8.8 pounds	88 pounds					Check Price
	5. VEVOR Ice Making Machine	44 pounds	100 – 110 pounds					Check Price
	6. ROVSUN Automatic Ice Machine	33 pounds	100 pounds					Check Price
	7. BEAMNOVA 70025512	35 pounds	100 pounds					Check Price
	8. Happybuy 150LB	16 pounds	150 pounds					Check Price
	9. Smad HS-26BI-3	6 pounds	12 pounds					Check Price
	10. Sunpentown IM-150US	6 pounds	12 pounds					Check Price

1. hOmeLabs HME030276N

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It measures 31.4 inches in height, 15.7 inches in width and 17.6 inches in depth, and weighs 62.4 pounds, thus it doesn’t take up too much space. It comes with a freestanding design, thus allowing you to set it up anywhere you need it, and it has a sleek, rust-resistant stainless steel interior.

Ice Capacity

It is able to produce up to 99 pounds of ice in 24 hours, and, if you need ice quick and fast, it has a speedy cycle, as it makes 45 pieces of clear ice in 10-20 minutes. Additionally, it has a storage capacity of 29 pounds, thus it can hold enough ice for you to use, and it has an automatic shut-off function when the capacity is full.It has a large 1.2-liter water tank which can be hooked directly to a water supply, so you won’t have to worry about filling it up every single time.

Controls

Moreover, it comes with an intuitive and easy-to-use control panel with an LCD water level indicator and ice making settings. You can adjust the thickness of your cubes – they are, usually, ¾ of an inch thick, and it also comes with an automatic cleaning function. Furthermore, it comes with a full set of accessories, including an ice scoop, a 9-inch long water supply hose, a water supply connector, and a 6.5-foot long draining hose. It is ETL certified, and it requires a voltage of 115V/60Hz to function correctly. It comes with a limited 2-year warranty from the moment of your purchase.

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2. Costzon FWAM-01960

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It measures 31 inches in height, 19 inches in width and 16 inches in depth and it weighs 64 pounds. It is able to create up to 48 ice cubes in one cycle of 12 to 18 minutes, thus providing you with a quick way to cool your drink. Additionally, it can produce up to 110 pounds of ice in 24 hours, thus it can be easily used in your home or for your business. Each ice cube is made with the standard size 0.9 x 0.9 x 0.9 inches, in a bullet shape, and it comes with an ice storage capacity of 33 pounds.

Furthermore, it has several functions which allow you to customize its usage according to your needs and preferences. The operation panel comes with water led indicator which will alert you when the water level is too low, as well as the ice full LED which will lighten up to tell you when the ice quantity is too much. Even more, it comes with a timer LED indicator and with a timer-clean button, which enables you to start the automatic cleaning cycle.

Additionally, it is made with efficient heat insulation, of 3 layers, a thickened exterior panel, a thickened foam layer, and a food-grade liner, while its powerful 200W compressor, which will keep it cool. Moreover, the front panel has a mesh-like part for even faster heat dispersion. It features a full set of accessories, an ice shovel, one 120-inch long waterline with quick faucet connectors, and one 80-inches pipe for water drainage, to provide you with quick installation. It comes with a 1-year warranty from the moment of your purchase.

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3. Kuppet Commercial Ice Maker

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It measures 31.4 inches in height, 17.6 inches in length, 15.7 inches in width, and it weighs 61.7 pounds. It comes with an LCD control panel, with timer, timer clean and on/off buttons, which will allow you to personalize the ice-making procedure. It will show you the environmental temperature, the time left until the ice is done, the automatic self-clean and if there are any errors. Additionally, it has indicator lights which will announce you when the ice is ready or when you need to put more water.

ETL certified, it comes with a built-in safety overflow protection, which will automatically shut off the machine as soon as the ice bucket is full. Moreover, it is extremely quiet, under 40dB, so it will not disturb you as it works. It is able to work uninterrupted for 24 hours, and it can produce up to 100 pounds of ice per day. It also features a quick ice-making cycle, as it needs only 11 to 16 minutes to prepare your ice.

Furthermore, it is made from stainless steel and has a thick insulation layer, thus you won’t have to worry about power cuts, because it will be able to keep the ice from melting for 3 to 5 hours, as it has a capacity of 33 pounds. The ice cubes have a perfectly square shape, and you can adjust their thickness according to your preferences. It comes with an ice scoop and an ice basket.

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4. COSTWAY 23703-CYPE

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It is made from steel plate and ABS and it comes with an LCD indication and auto-control that will automatically tell you when to add more water or when to remove the ice-full bucket. Working quick, and efficient, thanks to its 110-120 V motor it can produce up to 88 lbs of ice per day, while a normal ice making cycle is 12 to 18 minutes. The ice cubes are a standard size, at first, but it offers you the possibility and freedom of customizing the thickness of ice, thin: 5-8 minutes, middle: 8-11 minutes and thick: 11-15 minutes.

Easy to install and control, you only need a pipe to set it up, and it uses an R600a, 1.8 Oz/51g refrigerant. Equipped with an automatic cleaning function, it saves energy while producing low noise, thus enabling you to use it even during night time, as well. You can use it as it is or in a built-in form, as it measures 23.5 inches in height, 13 inches in width and 13.5 inches in length and weighs 40 pounds. It is great for commercial or personal use. It also comes with a set of accessories like an ice scoop, an ice maker, a water line with a quick-connect filter and a pipe for water drainage.

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5. VEVOR Ice Making Machine

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Fast and highly efficient, it can make 40 clear ice cubes in a cycle of just 12 to 18 minutes, and is able to make up to 100 – 110 lbs of ice per day.Each cube is made in standard size, 0.9 x 0.9 x 0.9 inches, and it comes equipped with a 40 pounds ice storage capacity. It needs 110-120V to function properly, and it has a power of 335W. It measures 32.75 inches in height, 20.15 inches in width and 16.53 inches in length and weighs 66 pounds.

It has an automatic control and operation panel while the buttons will help you control the process of making ice thanks to its ice cube diversity. If you want thin ice cubes set it to 5-8 minutes, for middle thickness set it to 8-11 minute and for thick it is best to use 11-15 minutes. Additionally, it comes with two accessories, an ice spoon – for transferring ice fast and in a convenient way, and a water filter – to purify the tap water into pure water. Moreover, it has a nano antibacterial sterilization liner and dry filter to prevent bacteria from forming, keeping your family’s and your client’s health intact.

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6. ROVSUN Automatic Ice Machine

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It measures 18 inches in length, 16 inches in width and 31 inches in height and is made of durable stainless steel and iron painting. It is rust-resistant, thus offering you a prolonged service time while it has a powerful 270W motor. Quick to deliver, its ice making cycle is 12 to 18 minutes, and it is able to produce up to 100 lbs. of clear ice cubes per day. Made to be a perfect cubic size, 0.9 x 0.9 x 0.9 inches, the cubes can fit any type of drink or beverage. It has an R134a, 240g refrigerant and a C5H10 versicant, its water supply temperature ranging from 41-95℉.

Moreover, it comes with a storage bin in which you can be sure your ice will stay cold and fresh, with the capacity of 33 lbs at a time. It is able to stand on its own or be part of any other built-in application, it does not require a large space. It can perfectly fit under a counter, for your business, or, if you choose to get it for your house, it can easily fit in a kitchen cabinet. However, make sure the room temperature is between 50-100℉ to prolonged its use. Versatile and easy to use, it is ETL certified and it is suitable for home, restaurant, bar, hotel, grocery stores, cafes or supermarkets. It comes with an ice maker, an ice scoop, a water inlet hose, a drain hose and 2 connectors.

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7. BEAMNOVA 70025512

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It measures 31.1 inches in height, 17.7 inches in width and 15.8 inches in depth and it is able to produce up to 100 lb. of ice per day. It comes equipped with a 35 lb. storage bin to keep your already existing ice cubes until you transfer them into a bowl or other recipient. It can make 45, perfectly square 0.09 inches ice cubes at a time and it can do so in a matter of 12-15 minutes per cycle, in order to keep everyone refreshed and cool. It has an R134a 460oz/240g refrigerant with a 3.5a ice making and harvesting current.

It has a LED indicator which will announce you whenever the water level is too low, and when the ice bucket is full and needs to be changed, thanks to its full ice basked indicator. In addition, it comes with an automatic overflow protection switch that will turn the machine from the ice-making mode to cold preservation mode whenever there is too much ice.

Made to be used only indoors, it requires you to drain the water to a sewer. The tank needs to be cleaned at least once or twice every month in order for you to remove limescale. If that’s not possible, then be sure to add a heavy-duty, hard water filter to it. It is ETL, CSA and UL approved for commercial use, thus it will make sure to give you a large amount of quality ice. It also comes with an ice scoop and a drain hose for easier use.

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8. Happybuy 150LB

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It is made of stainless steel weighing 50 pounds, and it measures 25 inches in height, 14 inches in depth and 17 inches in width. It has a powerful 300 W motor and it is able to create up to 150 pounds of ice per day. It is durable, sanitary and easy to clean and it is equipped with a digital control panel, thus offering you the ability to set the time of making ice in advance. Moreover, it features a storage bin of 16 lbs capacity, so you can keep your ice there as soon as it is ready.

Ideal for coffees shops, hotels, bars, supermarkets, bakeries, restaurants, and other places, not only can you adjust the thickness of your ice cubes, thin: 5-8 minutes, middle: 8-11 minutes and thick: 11-15 minutes, but it also has a detection of ice fall-off and an environment temperature control. Additionally, if there is a power failure, the heat insulation can last for 5 to 7 hours, giving you enough time to deal with the ice. Solid, durable and easy to clean, it offers an unobstructed draining with a multi-grid ice plate for higher efficiency. Plus, it has an ice cube tray included, so you can easily take your cubes out as soon as they are done, an ice spoon, a water inlet, a water outlet, and a water filter.

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9. Smad HS-26BI-3

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It measures 25.1 inches in height, 17.7 inches in width and 15.2 inches in length, it is made of ABS and stainless steel and it weighs 55 pounds. Thus, it can be used as it is or as a kitchen cupboard built-in. It has a 19 liter capacity while it is able to produce up to 12 pounds of ice per day, an ice cube measuring 1.02 inches by 1.1 inches.

It has a sleek design, with a compact stainless steel door and an automatic overfill protection, that will surely improve your ice cubes making the process. With a built-in application of front ventilation, its reversible door will help you settle it in quite easily. It will automatically enter a preserving stage, keeping your ice-cold, as it has 6-pound ice storage. Easy to take the ice out, thanks to its reversible door for left or right swing, and the accessories it comes with – an ice scoop and an ice storage box – you will not have to stress over the process ever again. It has a frost-free defrost function while its 95W motor will require an inverter to function properly.

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10. Sunpentown IM-150US

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It measures 15 inches in width, 18 inches in depth and 25 inches in height. It weighs 54 pounds, and it is made from stainless steel, thus it is rust and corrosion-resistant. It can make up to 12 pounds of ice per day, and it comes with a self-contained storage bin which will make sure to keep up to 6 pounds of ice from melting, thanks to its freezer function. It consumes around 4 fl. Oz of water each cycle, which lasts 40-50 minutes, and it will provide you with a full ice tray after 8 hours.

It can make large and thick, crescent-shaped ice cubes, which measures 2.5” in length, 0.5” in width, and 0.75” in thickness. It features a free-standing design which allows you to place either undercounter or standing on its own wherever the waterline reaches. Additionally, you don’t have to worry about its door getting in the way, because you can freely swing it in any direction you wish. It has an auto shut-off which will turn it off when the basket is full.

Furthermore, it comes with an ice scoop, to allow you quick access to the cubes, and a 25-foot long water supply hose. Since it freezes the cubes, it requires no draining hose. It needs 115V to function properly, and an operating temperature between 30 and 80 degrees Fahrenheit. It comes with a limited 1-year warranty from the moment of your purchase.

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Types of Ice Makers

Using ice to cool down your favorite drink or beverage is a well-used method, especially during hot and warm summer days. However, while you would think that ice is just, that, ice, it can come in different shapes and styles offering your drink a peculiar and more personalized look that will give it a hint of mystery and excitement.

Whether you like to savor your drink at home, or outside, in the city, there are several types of ice machines that can produce different types of ice.

Types

Commercial ice machines are usually divided into four basic types: modular, under-counter, countertop, and a combination of ice and water.

• Modular or Ice Machine Head. Used best in a combination with another, separate unit, that can store and dispense the ice, they produce large amounts of ice. Commonly available in 22, 30 or 48 inches widths, they are designed to be used together with an ice machine bin, an ice machine dispenser or a soda dispenser, as they do not have a container of their own.

  They are quite popular as they are modular units, and, thus, can be repaired or replace without removing the entire ice-making system. You can simply switch the top with another one while keeping and reusing the already existing bin or dispenser. Able to produce even a ton of ice per day, they offer wide customization setting for foodservice applications, while allowing for independent customization, upgrade, and maintenance.

• Undercounter. Small ice maker, they also need to be combined with a storage bin. Usually able to fit under most 40 inches high counters, they are perfect for small bars, cafes or businesses that don’t need too much ice. A true all-in-one unit, with the ice-making components and the storage bin within the same cabinet, it is compact and takes up less floor and wall space, thus offering a more efficient workflow in your establishment. Available in models with different production rates, internal bin storage capacities, and ice styles, the under-counter models are the smaller version of the modular ice machines. They will not be able to produce large volumes of ice, but they offer decent performance for little space.
• Countertop Ice Dispensers. Despite being equipped with a small ice storage bin, they can produce up to 400 lbs of ice per day. They are compact units usually found in health care settings, able to dispense water, as well. They include all the components in the same cabinet along with the small internal storage bin, similar to an under-counter ice machine. However, they have an ice dispensing feature, a lever or a button-activated ice chute, allowing you to quickly put the ice into glasses or containers.

  Usually producing nugget-style or flake ice, both types of ice are easily chewed, thus they are mostly used in health facilities, as they provide sanitary provisions of ice. The ice is produced without any human contact, some of them using optic sensors to automatically dispense ice without any human touch.

• Combination of Ice and Water Machines. They offer water and ice from one, single, compact unit. Best used in cafeterias, break rooms and healthcare facilities, you don’t have to use two to get the iced water you want. With just one use they are able to produce up to 500 lbs. of ice per day, and usually possess a small footprint to fit any countertop without taking too much space. They tend to produce nugget-like ice.

Ice Types

Depending on what type of machine you use to create ice, your ice cubes don’t have to be only the standard cubic model. They can also have different shapes, sizes, and densities. The three main types of ice cube shapes are cubic, flake and nugget style.

• Ice Cube. Made by running water over a freezing evaporator plate divided into a grid, they can divide, further into several other forms. A standard full cube is usually 0.8/9 x 0.8/9 x 0.8/9 inches. A half-cube is, usually 0.7/8 x 0.7/8 x 0.3/8 inches while other machines are able to produce crescent-shaped ice, similar in size with the half one, 0.7/8 x 0.7/8 x 0.3/8 inches. The difference is that the crescent ice has one face flat and other curved.

  Regardless of what shape it takes, it is usually hard, long-lasting ice, ideal for cooling beverages. However, if you want your ice cube to offer a more elegant and sophisticated vibe, try to make it either round or cylindrical, as these types of cubes are found in high-end alcoholic beverages.

• Ice Flakes. While the shape differs from manufacturer to manufacturer, they have the shape of a snowflake, as their name implies. The soft and tiny flakes are easy to pack and shape, this is usually used in supermarkets to display fresh seafood and meat without no damage to the product. While they are also a popular choice for salads and plates, they are also used in hospitals and other health care facilities since they melt quickly and offer hydration.
• Ice Nugget. A very popular ice shape, it tends to take the form of a small, round, irregularly-shaped ball of ice about the size of a child’s marble. Basically flaked ice forced to take a cylindrical shape; it is soft, chewable and has the ability to retain liquid. Thus, you can add any type of flavor to it so it will give your beverage a new, peculiar and specific tone.
  
  These cubes are also called “Cubelet Ice”,” Chewable Ice” or “Pearl Ice”

How to Clean A Commercial Ice Maker

If you don’t keep a regular maintenance schedule on your ice maker, with time it might get so full of scale, that it will stop working. You can simply avoid this scenario by changing the filter every 3 to 6 months, so your water will be clear of any impurities, as well as giving your ice machine a thorough cleaning.
If the machine comes with an automatic cleaning cycle, then you shouldn’t worry about additional products and use the cycle to improve the unit’s lifespan. However, if it isn’t equipped with one, you’ll have to do the cleaning the old-school way – manually.

Needed supplies

• Rubber gloves
• A scrubbing pad
• A sponge/non-abrasive pad
• Scale remover and cleaner

Instructions

Step 1. Turn off your machine and unplug it from the power source. Then, turn off the water supply that connects to the machine.

Step 2. Take everything out of it, including the ice and any other additional accessories.

Step 3. Dry out any water left inside and apply the scale remover, following the instructions it comes with. There are a variety of scale removers, so pick the one that’s best suited for your ice maker.

Step 4. Allow the product to dissolve any deposits, and scrub away the stubborn ones.

Step 5. Don’t forget about the parts you’ve removed. Apply the cleaner on them, as well, and give them a scrubbing too.

Step 6. Rinse everything with clean water, both the interior and the parts.

Step 7. Wipe everything dry, then reinstall them.

Don’t overlook the exterior of the machine. Take a damp cloth and wipe the dust away. If there are grease deposits on it, mix a bit of vinegar or dish soap with water and scrub it away. Once finished, dry it up with a clean cloth or paper towels.

Verdict

No matter what you need ice for, for your business or simply to enjoy a refreshing drink, an ice machine will help you make ice faster. Easy to use, with accessible controls, hOmeLabs HME030276N will surely make your summer cooler and more pleasant. It comes with a speedy cycle, so you won’t have to wait hours before you enjoy a cool drink, while thanks to its large capacity, you will never run out of ice. It comes with self-explanatory controls, and it features an automatic shut off once the bucket ice is full. But regardless of which above-mentioned units you decide to try out, they will provide you with fast, clean and refreshing ice cubes