ice maker recommendation

12 years ago

Looking for a stand-alone residential ice maker. Prefer the small "pea gravel" style ice. Looking at mabye 30-40lb+ per day production.

Any recommendations? Trying to stay below $1000 if possible. Thank you!

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awells218

11 years ago

I work for a commercial restaurant equipment wholesale company and I have to say that my personal recommendation would be a Hoshizaki. They make a perfect residential model that fits perfectly under your kitchen counter and it makes the popular nugget style, or "Sonic ice." Here's a little more about this model:

Here is a link that might be useful: Hoshizaki Residential Ice Machine

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User
12 years ago
Those pellet units are commercial units and are pretty loud in a resi setting.

I don't really rec them , though I get their appeal.
plllog
12 years ago
I have no personal experience, but when I was looking into it a few years ago, people here recommended Scotsman. They have residential units that make "nugget ice". I don't know if that's your pea gravel, but you might want to give them a look. They do have units in your production requirement.
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athensmomof3
12 years ago
This is the only residential one I am aware of and is actually not in production yet - this is the Sonic/Chick Fil A ice and apparently will start shipping at the end of the summer.

It is 3000.00. The attached article does bring up a good point. Even though this ice is fantastic for sodas, water, etc., it leaves much to be desired for drinks "on the rocks" so to speak. It melts too quickly they say, and I can see that. So if you don't have an alternative icemaker and either you or your friends drink liquor on the rocks this may not be the one for you. . .

I have a friend with a commercial one in her pantry - it is loud and was expensive! Makes great ice though. They have a non dispenser icemaker in their fridge though to fill up ice buckets.

Here is a link that might be useful: Scotsman nugget ice
User
12 years ago
Just saw that Scotsman yesterday.

Nice alternative for a residential setting, but boy is it spendy!
asolo
12 years ago
Under $1,000 you'll be looking at counter-top stuff.

Actually, they're quite good. Typically make ice in "bullet" shapes of three different sizes. Typical capacities are 25-35 lbs per day which means you would probably need two.

These devices have no supply or drain. Filled manually. They typically run from $150.00 to $400.00. RVer's love 'em. They've been around a while. I've known several. They work wonderfully.

Google "portable ice makers" and go crazy.
ApplianceSalesVet
12 years ago
We just started carrying the Danby DIM3225BLSST which is under $1000. It's an interesting unit as it comes with a pump, can be drained by gravity, or manually drained if no drain is available. It has three choices for ice size. It has a fingerprint-less stainless steel finish. We just don't have a track record on it.

The best residential icemaker by far is Hoshizaki. It's the most reliable and the parts can be easily removed without tools for cleaning. The AM-50 makes a "hat" style cube that's clear and great for drinks and coolers. It runs under $2000. The C-100BAF makes a "cubelet" style cube that's small (about the size and shape of a pez candy piece) and clear and hard so it won't melt too fast. Because it's small it can be chewed fairly easily. It runs around $2800.

Hoshizaki was discovered by Wendy's when they built a store in Tokoyo. They noticed that the Hoshizaki icemaker didn't have service issues like the ones being used in the States. Wendy's struck a deal to have Hoshizaki icemakers installed in all their stores in America. It's the preferred brand for many commercial companies.

Here is a link that might be useful: Hoshizaki C-100
powertoolpatriot
12 years ago
Kitchen Aid makes one that is a built in under the counter for less than $1000. It produces 50 lbs. of fresh ice each day. Just about bought one, but waiting until I build the new house. I have technical info if you like, just email me.

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