Ice Machine Sizing Guide
The ice machine sizing guide searches the full line of Hoshizaki, Manitowoc, and Scotsman ice machines. In order to give an accurate comparison of the machines, the sizing guide presents the pounds per day based on an air cooled model of that machine operating in 70°F air with 50°F water as rated by the manufacturer.
Actual pounds per day will vary based on several factors including cooling method, ambient temperature, and water temperature. To see more data regarding the affects of these variables, you may follow the ice machine's model number link to a product listing that contains the manufacturer's spec sheet.
It is important to plan your ice needs based on your busiest day, and we recommend adding 20% to that figure to accommodate future growth. As such, the search includes ice machines that produce up to 20% more ice than you specify. Correctly sizing your ice machine now can save you money and a headache in the future.
Additional information on the machines, including ice and machine type, is included in the search results. You may click on an ice type to see a picture of that ice. Machine types are as follows:
- Undercounter - A self-contained unit meant to fit under or beside a counter
- Modular - An ice machine designed to be mounted on top of an ice bin
- Stackable - A modular ice machine designed to be double stacked for maximum ice production
- Dispenser - A counter top unit designed to make and dispense ice for your drink service
Finally, when sizing a machine, you need to keep in mind your ice storage space. Whether you use a self-contained machine with storage space included or a modular machine with a separate ice bin, you need to make sure the amount of ice the unit can store will be sufficient for your use. When your bin is full, the machine will stop making ice until more room has been made in the bin.
