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Ice cube machines hospitality industry

Ice cubes are widely used in many catering establishments. Ice cubes for in a cool glass of soda or flake ice to finish a cocktail perfectly. In order to always be able to serve your guests chilled drinks, a machine that constantly provides you with them is essential. Ice machines come in different sizes and therefore there is always an option that best suits your needs. Therefore, it is also important to carefully figure out how much ice you will need.

Using the ice cube machine

It is important to consider the cooling technology of the machine. There are two different techniques, air-cooled and water-cooled. Air-cooled ice cube machines have the advantage of not incurring additional costs for water. The air inlets and outlets should have free space so that air flow can freely enter and exit. The ideal free space is 15 cm

Sufficient capacity for your business

Each company uses different amounts of ice cubes and shaved ice. To help you a bit in making a choice that best fits the capacity you need, below you will find an easy overview of the capacity that best suits you.

Application 50 people 100 people 250 people 500 people 1000 people
Restaurant 40 kg 80 kg 200 kg 400 kg 800 kg
Bar 80 kg 160 kg 400 kg 800 kg 1600 kg
Water (glass) 10 kg 20 kg 50 kg 100 kg 200 kg
Hotel 25 kg 54 kg 136 kg 272 kg 544 kg
Cafeteria 25 kg 54 kg 136 kg 272 kg 544 kg


It is also important to take into account the size of the storage bunker when calculating the consumption per day of ice. The ice cube maker will continue to produce until the storage container is full. So it is important to choose a capacity that matches your consumption so that the storage bin does not remain unnecessarily full. In fact, this is a breeding ground for bacteria and mold.

Maintaining the ice cube maker

Maintenance is important with any appliance, but with an ice cube machine it is very important to pay close attention to this. As long as the machine is properly maintained as specified by the manufacturer, the machine will continue to work optimally. First of all, cleaning the machine is what ensures a hygienic process of making ice cubes and prevents internal components such as the sensors in the machine from jamming. Good ventilation allows the machine to cool properly and will have a direct effect on production if there is not enough space around the machine.

The water temperature is also very important, if the water temperature of the drinking water connected to the machine is too high, the machine has to work harder and will take longer to produce ice. Water quality can affect the flow of water in the machine, hard water can cause a lot of limescale to remain in the machine and thus cause reduced flow. A water filter or water softener can already make a big difference here.