How to Choose the Right Ice Machine for Your Business

Commercial and industrial ice machines come in a variety of sizes meant for all kinds of industries, from restaurants to healthcare services. According to Food Service Warehouse, “The right commercial ice machines will keep up with demand without creating a surplus of ice, which may end up being wasted.” But how do you choose the right ice machine for your business? Take the following points into consideration:

How many tons of ice do you need daily?

Whether your business needs to produce 2 tons or 20 tons of ice every day, there’s an ice machine for you. East Coast Refrigeration’s HES series machines, P112 machine and VT series machines will produce up to 3 tons of ice per day in tube, crushed or cracked form. On the other hand, our P34 machine will produce between 56 and 76 tons of ice per day. To estimate how many tons of ice you need daily, estimate customer traffic and consider overestimating to allow for growth. Use East Coast Refrigeration’s Ice Machine Selector to narrow down your options.

Where will you put it?

It’s important to place your ice machine somewhere accessible. Furthermore, be sure to pay attention to how you’ll power the ice machine, where you’ll be getting water from, and how you’ll install drainage holes. eBay advises that there are “four basic types of ice machines based on where you plan on putting them.” Ice machine heads are placed on top of beverage dispensers, under-counter ice machines live underneath a counter, countertop ice machines are smaller and can stay on top of a counter, and portable ice machines are smaller still.

Which brand do you prefer?

When it comes to ice machines, East Coast Refrigeration offers a variety of brands:

• Vogt
• Hoshizaki America, Inc.
• Manitowoc
• Scotsman
• Keith
• MGR
• Kloppenberg

From cubers to cublets and flakers, we offer a full array of ice making solutions for any commercial or industrial application. Whether you require 200 pounds a day or 200 tons a day, we have the right machine for you. For more information, give East Coast Refrigeration a call at 631-249-4556 today. Don’t forget to check us out on Facebook, Twitter and Google+!