Commercial Ice Maker

I ce cubes are extremely useful during hot summer days, as they come with several benefits and uses. A great remedy for heatstroke, to cool down your favorite beverage or simply to be able to hydrate yourself in a cool, refreshing way, ice cubes should not miss. 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 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 6 Commercial Ice Maker Machines Compared

Photo	Product Name	Item Dimension	Item Weight	Storage Bin	Ice Capacity/Day	Additional Functions	Price
Best Overall	1. BEAMNOVA 70025512	17.7 x 15.8 x 31.1 inches	66.1 pounds		100 pounds		Check Price
	2. ROVSUN Automatic Ice Machine	18 x 16 x 31 inches	68 pounds		100 pounds		Check Price
	3. VEVOR Ice Making Machine	20 x 16 x 33 inches	66 pounds		77 – 88 pounds		Check Price
Our Choice	4. Happybuy 150LB	25 x 17 x 14 inches	55 pounds		150 pounds		Check Price
	5. COSTWAY 23703-CYPE	13.5 x 13 x 23.5 inches	40 pounds		88 pounds
	6. Smad HS-26BI-3	15.2 x 17.7 x 25.1 inches	55 pounds		12 pounds

BEAMNOVA 70025512

1. BEAMNOVA 70025512

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This is our first choice when it comes to an ice maker machine that will keep your drink cool and fresh. Able to produce up to 100 lb. of ice per day, this device 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.

Quick and fast

This device will not let your clients, guests, or even yourself wait long, as it will make sure to give you the best results with the less amount of time possible. Thus, not only can it make 45 ice cubes at a time but it can do so in a matter of 12-15 minutes per cycle, in order to keep everyone refreshed and cool.

Easy to control

You don’t have to worry about how to use it, as it comes with self-explanatory directions. It has a led indicator which will announce you whenever the water level is too low, or when the ice bucket is full and needs to be changed. In addition, it comes with an auto-control switch that will turn the machine from the ice making mode to cold preservation mode. That way, not only will you have enough ice for everyone, but it will also stay cool and preserved a long time.

Adjustable ice

You want your ice cubes to have a certain thickness? Or, perhaps you want them at a certain time period? Nothing easier, as this device comes with a function that gives you the freedom of customizing the thickness of your ice cubes and the interval in which they are made. Thus, you can be sure you will have the perfect ice cube for the perfect occasion at the perfect moment.

ROVSUN Automatic Ice Machine

2. ROVSUN Automatic Ice Machine

This is our second choice for your icy drinks. Made of durable stainless steel, this device is rust resistant, thus offering you a prolonged service time. Quick to deliver, its ice making cycle is 12 to 18 minutes, while it is able to produce up to 100 lbs. of clear ice cubes per day. Made to be a perfect size, 0.9 x 0.9 x 0.9 inches, the cubes can fit any type of drink or beverage. 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.

Coming with an elegant and compact design, able to stand on its own or be part of any other built-in application, this unit 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. Versatile and easy to use, it is suitable for home, restaurant, bar, hotel, grocery stores, cafes or supermarkets.

VEVOR Ice Making Machine

3. VEVOR Ice Making Machine

Fast and highly efficient, this is our third choice to ice machines. 40 clear ice cubes in a cycle of just 12 to 18 minutes, this device can make up to 88 lbs of ice per day. With each cube made in standard size, 0.9 x 0.9 x 0.9 inches, it comes equipped with a 90 pounds ice storage capacity. Designed with a powerful compressor with high-temperature protection and energy saving, it can be stored under counter for a more clean aspect. However, be sure to transfer the ice cubes into a refrigerator if you don’t use them immediately, as they can melt.

Additionally, it comes with several functions that will make your ice making experience even more pleasant. The automatic control and operation panel can aid you in shaping the thickness of your ice cubes, while the buttons will help you control the process of making ice. It also comes with two accessories, an ice spoon – for transferring ice 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.

Happybuy 150LB

4. Happybuy 150LB

Able to create 150 lb of ice per day, this ice maker machine is another of our choices. Made of stainless steel, this device is durable, sanitary and easy to clean. Equipped with a digital control panel, thus offering you the ability to set the time of making ice in advance, it has a good insulation system thanks to its super-thick foam layer and cyclopentane insulation layer. Moreover, it comes with 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, it comes with several benefits for you. Not only can you adjust the thickness of your ice cubes, 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.

COSTWAY 23703-CYPE

5. COSTWAY 23703-CYPE

This ice machine comes with an LCD indication and auto-control. It will automatically tell you when to add more water whenever the water level is too low, or when to remove the ice-full bucket. It the ice storage bin is full, it will automatically stop and go into cold preservation stage, to keep your ice from melting. Once it is removed, it will switch back to production mode, already proceeding to make a new set of ice cubes.

Working quick, and efficient, it can produce up to 88 lbs of ice per day, while a normal ice making cycle is 12 to 18 minutes. While the ice cubes are a standard size, at first, this device offers you the possibility and freedom of customizing the thickness of ice. Easy to install and control, you only need a pipe to set it up. Equipped with an automatic cleaning function, it saves energy while producing a low noise, thus enabling you to use it even during night time. As you can either use it as it is or in a built-in form, it is great for commercial or personal use. It also comes with a set of accessories like an ice scoop, a water line with quick-connect filter and a pipe for water drainage.

Smad HS-26BI-3

6. Smad HS-26BI-3

Last but not least, this highly efficient device comes equipped with several features that will make your ice making process a lot easier and faster. Since, regardless of location, ice can make any drink refreshing and cool, you will be pleased by the capacity of this device, 19 liters, while it is able to produce 12 pounds of ice per day. Featuring a sleek design, with a compact stainless steel door and an automatic overfill protection, it will definitely improve your ice cubes making process. You no longer need to stay around it, checking when the ice is ready. Not only will it automatically enter a preserving stage, keeping your ice cold, but it also features a 6 pounds of 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. Plus, it comes in handy when storage space is concerned, as it can easily fit under most counters. With a built-in application of front ventilation, the reversible door will help you settle it in quite easily. Basically, there is nothing preventing you to fully customize your kitchen with a great ice making source. All you have to do is fill the water tank with water and wait for it to freeze.

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 of devices

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 devices 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”

To sum up, according to what your ice needs are, be it to serve your customers a great and icy drink in the hot summer days, or if you simply desire to get rid of all the ice cube bags you would, otherwise, need to buy, an ice making machine will definitely improve your life.