What should you look for in a industrial ice machine? First you need to consider the area you will place the commercial ice machine. You need to figure out how large or how small you will need your ice making machine to be and how many pounds of ice will it needs to produce. This may depend on what type of building the ice machine will be used in. For example, if it is a busy restaurant or cafeteria, your ice machine should probably choose one that is on the larger side. However, if it is a commercial ice machine in a mid-sized or smaller office, you choice will be of a smaller sort.

Next you need to figure out what your commercial ice machine will be used for. Will it be simply for the employees in a office? Will it provide ice for a golf course beverage cart or a dining room salad bar? If your machine is going to be for a small number of people, you may be able to use a countertop ice machine. If your ice making machine is going to provide ice for a large volume, then you will need more of a commercial unit. You will need to figure out these statics. After you have this all figured out, you can decide what kind of ice machine that will fulfill your needs.

Ice cube machines come with the choice of all different types of services. Many times when you look at an ice machine you are seeing more than just an ice machine. Many times you are seeing an ice machine as well as an ice bin. The actual ice machine is a box that sits on top of the ice bin. These are actually two separate pieces. The ice bin sits on the bottom and is where the ice resides once it is made. With this type of commercial ice machine you can simply lift up the lid and scoop what you need out. This type is best for the larger scale commercial businesses, golf courses or country clubs.

Another decision that you will need to make is what shape of ice do you want your machine to provide? For instance, some make chipped ice for personal beverages, while other machines make larger cubes. The machines that make smaller, chips of ice are better for offices or business hallways. Additional aspects to consider for your commercial ice maker are cooling systems and how well the ice is chilled. Also you may consider filters as some ice machines tend to absorb smells more easily than others machines do.

• Produces ice in as little as 6 minutes
• No drain required
• Makes up to 28 pounds of ice per day
• 3 different ice cube sizes
• Soft touch controls

Product Description
This Edgestar Portable Ice Maker is a compact ice cube making dynamo that is certain to impress with its fast, efficient ice making and its stylish titanium finish. This small ice machine quickly and efficiently makes perfect ice cubes. Simply plug it in, fill the reservoir with water, and let this little dynamo go to work. In fact, you’ll have your first batch of ice in as little as 6 minutes! This portable ice maker is the perfect complement to your kitchen, bar or office. There is no need for a water line or a drain. Any ice that you do not use is recycled into more fresh, clean ice. Additionally, this powerful little machine can produce up to 28 pounds of ice per day, so it’s great for high-demand applications. You can select from three different ice sizes. This portable ice maker is perfect for rec rooms, cottages, rv’s, boats, offices, wet bars, and more!

Countertop Portable Ice Maker – EdgeStar