By: David H. Urmann
We love ice on our beverages to a soothing cold drink amidst the summer heat. Use ice makers to make it very easy.
Ice makers are very useful kitchen appliance that makes it very easy to freeze water and turn it into ice. Ice is used in different ways. It could turn any beverage into a soothing cold drink to quench your thirst. It is used to make cold compresses to alleviate swelling pains.
This appliance is normally seen in healthcares, convenience stores, recreation centers, groceries and restaurants. It could also be for personal use at home. It comes very handy because one would not need to buy ice outside anymore every time it is needed.
There are several things to consider in your purchase. You are dealing mainly with water in ice production so get a stainless steel material to prevent rusting. Consider the volume capacity, how much it could produce in one instance.
Ice makers come in many different types. The demand is getting higher when summertime is approaching. Some popular units are the commercial V/S Home Ice Makers, Indoor/Outdoor Ice Makers, Portable Ice Makers, Built-in Ice Maker, under the counter Ice Makers, and the Dry Ice Makers. The leading brands are Danby, Sunpentown, Avanti, Scotsman, Whirlpool, Viking, GE and U-line.
People trust these brands for quality makes. It features huge capacity of storage bin up to 25lbs of clear ice, produces 50lbs of ice or more in just 24 hours of time, electronic cleaning cycle, hidden easy way controls, stainless steel and black finish, handy ice scoop, smooth and reversible door, drop – down doors and built in freestanding installation.
The portable ice maker is compact and very easy to use. It is a wonderful device to put in your kitchen. It can be placed anywhere since it does not need plumbing. It is stylish and easy to operate. You can make 3 sizes of ice and produces many ice cubes in just six minutes. It is best for backyard and summertime parties, or outdoor barbeque gatherings.
One of the most improved portable varieties is the new Danby White Portable Ice Maker. It is a compact ice maker best for home use. It can make 30lbs of ice in a day, with varied sizes from small, medium and large ice cubes. It features 1 gallon of reserve water, detachable ice basket, LCD display, easy to operate and with self clean series.
Commercial ice makers are more for restaurants and such establishments. It is very durable that it could last for about 7 to 10 years. It produces large amounts of ice cubes and crushed ice for commercial industries, supermarkets, hotels, hospitals, restaurants, groceries, convenient stores, mini stop, bars and cafes. Demand of ice cubes from commercial ice maker is quite big.
Scotsman produces some of the best commercial ice makers mostly seen in the hotels, convenient stores, gas stations, hospitals and schools. Their ice maker machines are totally energy – efficient, easy to clean and easy to operate with self monitoring.
Built-in ice makers are fixed at a certain spot. It is installed by a plumber and needs permanent water line and drain line. It store more ice cubes and keeps it frozen for a longer time. It meets the ADA standards and it can easily used by handicapped persons. They also accept custom design and door panels that bests suit in their customer’s desire.
When buying for ice maker whether portable, built -in or commercial ice maker always keep in mind the greater value it can give and the specifications of its production.
