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Shop Smart & Save Energy Dollars: Commercial Ice Machines
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Ice Machines

Saving energy dollars begins with choosing the right equipment. Learn which energy-smart features can save you the most money and help you to conserve electricity or gas.

Go with programmable controls.

Producing ice during off-peak hours is a snap with this easy-to-use feature.

Choose variable bin levels.

Avoid waste with this feature. You can set your machine to make more or less ice, depending on your needs.

Look for NAFEM protocol functionality.

Keep an eye on your commercial ice machine at a distance with this handy feature.

Check out certified energy-efficient models.

There are two organizations which provide information on how much energy different commercial ice machines consume: ENERGY STAR and the Air-Conditioning & Refrigeration Institute (ARI). Note that ENERGY STAR only evaluates air-cooled models.

Look for a 24/7 tech support line.

If your commercial ice machine doesn’t come with this service, you could regret it. Check about availability of parts and follow-up support before you buy, not after.

Get "harvest assist."

Models with this feature get some help pushing frozen cubes off the racks; as a result, the cycle are shorter and less energy is consumed.

Look for well-designed machines that make
cleaning easier.

Some models feature removable parts, color-coded parts and easy access to the interior to make cleaning easy. Some models use antimicrobial materials and other means to resist the growth of bacteria.

 
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