Ice Machine

Ice machines are used to make a variety of ice (cubes, flakes, shavings, etc.) for commercial and home use. Ice machines are especially popular for commercial use such as in restaurants, hotels, supermarkets and bars. Ice machines can make different kinds of ice including ice cubes for drinks, flake ice for the fishing industry and block ice used in hot climate areas where the ice supply is limited. Numerous ways of making ice have been developed over the years.

Types and Brands of Ice Machines
One of newer types of ice machines is the portable ice machine, enabling you to easily make fresh ice for parties or banquets. Ice machines need to be properly maintained, cleaned to keep them operating optimally. Regular cleaning of the ice machine is highly recommended. Avoid using any solvents, detergents or abrasives on the ice machine. If you don’t plan on using the ice machine for a while, it should be disconnected. Moreover, any leftover ice should be removed from the ice machine after using it.

There are many types and brands of ice machines in the market today. Among the popular brands of ice machines are Scotsman, Manitowoc and Hoshizaki. Scotsman ice machines originated from the UK. These ice machines are extensively used in medical, research labs as well as food industry where flake ice is required.

Manitowoc Ice, the company that makes Manitowoc ice machines, claims that they are the #1 selling brand of ice cube making machines. The Q-Series ice cube machines by Manitowoc Ice complements any front room application and the Manitowoc Ice Beverage (IB) Series ice machines are the perfect solution for bringing large volumes of ice for drink dispensing without the space that a big machine takes. The narrow depth of the IB series ice machines allows easy access into the dispensing equipment for cleaning and sanitizing.

Hoshizaki ice machines are famous for commercial kitchen purposes such as those for hotels and motel operation. Hoshizaki ice machines?air filters are located on the front of the ice machine for accessibility and easier maintenance. You can clean the filters yourself, which saves time as well as money. Hoshizaki ice machines have durable stainless steel exteriors for easy cleaning and the undercounter design saves space.

Buying an Ice Machine
When buying an ice machine for your business or home first determine how extensively you plan to use the machine. This will determine how big of an ice machine you need to buy. Any of the popular brands of ice machines are of good quality. You can try to find deals online once you know which particular model of ice machine you are looking for. You also want to ask about the manufacturer’s warranty as well as factor in maintenance costs.

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