Ice-O-Matic Ice Maker with Bin

The best type of ice for your business depends on your application:

• Restaurants and bars typically benefit from cube ice for cocktails and beverage service
• Healthcare facilities often prefer nugget ice for patient comfort and ease of chewing
• Seafood displays and salad bars require flake ice for gentle product cooling without bruising
• Quick-service restaurants prefer cube or nugget ice for beverages
• Bars select gourmet clear ice for high-end cocktail presentations

You should clean your ice maker with bin regularly to ensure the highest hygiene and sanitation. So, you should do:

• Exterior cleaning: Daily wipe-down with appropriate sanitizing solution
• Ice scoop sanitization: Daily or after each shift
• Complete system cleaning: At least monthly, more frequently in high-dust or mold-present environments
• Descaling: Every 3-6 months, depending on water hardness

Yes, you can install an ice maker within a small space by choosing self-contained or undercounter ice makers. They feature much smaller sizes with 14-inch width (35.56 cm) and 32-inch (81.28 cm) height, still offering high production capacity.

Yes, ice makers with bins feature high energy efficiency, consuming up to 20% less electricity than Energy Star standards and up to 35% less water.