Ice Makers

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Ice makers are an essential piece of equipment for any bar, restaurant, cafe or hospitality venue providing a never ending supply of ice cubes in all shapes and sizes ready to use with chilled drinks and cocktails or for topping up ice buckets or troughs. Choose your ideal ice maker or ice machine from our range, with models from Hoshizaki, Scotsman, Ice-O-Matic, SKOPE, Blizzard, Bromic and Polar.

An ice machine is chosen by how many kilograms of ice it makes in 24 hours and by where it will sit. Self-contained ice makers make and store the ice in one cabinet, and many are built to fit under a bar or bench, so see our under bench ice makers. Modular ice makers sit on top of a separate ice storage bin and suit hotels, clubs and busy restaurants that need a larger daily output.

The shape of the ice matters too. Choose from cube ice makers, crescent ice makers, nugget ice makers for soft, chewable ice, flake ice makers for food displays, and gourmet, bullet and gala ice makers for cocktails. For self-serve areas there are ice and water dispensers, and you will also find ice maker filters and accessories.

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Questions and answers

Ice Maker FAQs

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What size ice maker do I need for my business?

It depends on your daily ice requirements. A small café might need 15–25 kg per day, while a bar or restaurant may need 50–150 kg or more. Always choose a machine with slightly more capacity than you think you need.

What’s the difference between cube, flake and granular ice?

Cube ice is clear and slow melting, ideal for drinks. Flake ice is soft and used for food displays and seafood. Granular ice is smaller and good for quick chilling or blended drinks.

How often should I clean my commercial ice maker?

Clean and sanitise your ice maker every 1–2 weeks to prevent scale build-up and bacteria. Always follow the manufacturer’s instructions and use approved cleaning solutions.

Should I choose an under bench or a modular ice maker?

An under bench ice maker makes and stores the ice in one cabinet and fits under a bar or bench, which suits cafes, small bars and restaurants. A modular ice maker is the ice-making head only. It sits on top of a separate ice storage bin and makes more ice each day, for hotels, clubs and busy venues. Compare our under bench ice makers and modular ice makers.

Air-cooled or water-cooled: which do I need?

An air-cooled ice maker uses a fan to carry heat away, so it needs clear space around its vents and a room that does not get too hot. A water-cooled model uses water to carry the heat away instead, which suits hot or tight spaces with little airflow, but it uses more water. In a hot room every ice maker makes less ice than its kg-per-day rating, so allow some extra capacity.

Does an ice maker need plumbing, a drain and a water filter?

Most do. A plumbed ice maker needs a mains water connection and a drain for the melt water. Many drain by gravity, so the drain must sit lower than the machine. If it can't, choose a model with a drain pump. Manual-fill countertop models, like the Polar C-Series, are filled by hand and need no plumbing at all. A water filter reduces scale, which can seriously damage an ice maker, and some models must have one fitted. See our ice maker filters and accessories.

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