http://www.ice-machine-guide.com/taxonomy/term/1/all Air cooled ice makers move heat from water into the air surrounding the ice machine. Ice makers come in three basic forms: air cooled, water cooled and remote air cooled. An ice maker removes heat from water to make ice. Air cooled ice makers move that heat into the air surrounding the ice maker. Water cooled ice machines move that heat into waste water. Remote air cooled ice makers move that heat into air surrounding the separate condensing unit which is usually located outside, often on the roof of the building. en