A properly run restaurant, bar, café, or hotel means anticipating your business's needs, and one of the most important is having enough ice to keep your customers satisfied. Be it cold drinks, seafood displays, or a clean hygienic environment, the right commercial ice maker will make all the difference. But how do you choose among so many models, of the right size for your business? In this post, we will cover everything you should pay attention to in order to find the right industrial ice machine for your needs.
Production and Storage Capacity Assessment
Probably the most important thing to consider when choosing a commercial ice machine would be the amount of ice the machine is capable of producing and storing. It's further important to choose a model that can meet your daily needs and not be out during peak hours.
- Smaller Commercial Ice Makers: These are great for cafes, food trucks, or smaller bars that simply do not need a large amount of ice on a day-to-day basis. These machines produce between 100-200 lbs/day.
- Mid-Sized Machines: For restaurants or bars requiring serving in moderate to high volume, ice makers should be able to provide 300-500 lbs/day.
- Large-Scale Commercial Ice Makers: If working in highly trafficked establishments like hotels or event spaces, one may need a machine that can produce 800 lbs/day or more.
The EUHOMY Free Standing Commercial Ice Machine 24LBS is the right machine for those businesses that have small-scale needs of ice. This machine, having the capacity to produce 80 lbs per day and store 24 lbs, will best suit small bars or restaurants. Due to a fast-moving cycle of making ice, it will take 10 to 20 minutes for making one cycle. This would also keep it ready during the peak hours.
The thing is, if you run a small-scale café, you would rather go for units such as the EUHOMY 199lbs/24h Commercial Ice Maker Machine. With this unit, you produce as much as 199 lbs of ice in a day from the machine and a capacity of 34 lbs in its storage bin, hence ideal for use in cafes or small restaurants that require only a moderate production of ice.
In case even higher capacity is needed, EUHOMY Commercial Ice Maker Machine 400lbs/24h comes into play. This 400-pound-per-day unit with a 250 lbs storage bin has outstanding qualifications for medium to large-sized establishments that call for a great number of ice productions along with fast ice-making cycles.
Choose the Right Ice Type
The type of ice you get can be based on your business model and consumer preferences. Sometimes, businesses might like the bullet ice while others may need nugget ice for particular uses.
- Bullet Ice: These are bullet-shaped ice cubes that are sturdy, great for cooling beverages fast without having to melt too fast.
- Nugget Ice: Soft, chewable ice is perfect for cocktails and casual drinking.
These are EUHOMY 199lbs/24h Commercial Ice Maker Machine and EUHOMY Free Standing Commercial Ice Machine 24LBS, both of which produce ice cubes in a size custom-fitted for needs and hence ideal for most commercial establishments that offer beverages and chilled products to serve.
Size and Space Considerations
The other important aspect will be the space that is available at the place where you are going to install your commercial ice maker. Get an accurate measurement of the available space, and go for a model that will fit well without obstructing any area of flow or leading to maintenance issues.
- Compact Models: Ideal for businesses having lesser space, under-counter models can easily fit beneath counters or in tiny service areas.
- Free-Standing Models: Larger machines obviously have a greater production of ice, so allow some room around the machine for good ventilation.
The EUHOMY 199lbs/24h Commercial Ice Maker Machine is compact and fits in small spaces. It would be great for any business that has very limited space but still desires to have a unit with moderate ice production. The EUHOMY Free Standing Commercial Ice Machine 24LBS is a freestanding one that can be set up with ease at any place that offers flexibility for the setup of your business.
Ease of Installation and Maintenance
Keep in mind your installation needs and frequency of maintenance on this commercial ice maker. Most of the modern-day ones, just like Euhomy, are simple to install and come with built-in self-cleaning functionalities that minimize the operating time for you.
- Self-Cleaning Features: Machines with built-in self-cleaning functions save you the time and effort of maintaining cleanliness in your ice maker.
- Water Filtration: If you are living in a hard water area, you may want to consider machines with water filtration to avoid mineral buildup and preserve clarity and taste for your ice.
EUHOMY Commercial Ice Maker Machine 400lbs/24h can perform self-cleaning tasks and thus will enable one to reduce tedious tasks and increase machine durability.
Conclusion
Sizing an appropriate commercial ice maker provides for the best economies while not paying for unused capacity. Consider your need for ice, such as how much will be required for production, and any additional storage among other features. This way, you can find that perfect industrial ice machine for your business. Whether you are in need of a compact model that will work in a small café or a high-capacity machine for serving guests in a big hotel, the variety that Euhomy is offering will meet any of these needs. Choose wisely, and never run out of ice in those busy hours!
