24 hour yield and available space are the two major requirements one should consider when purchasing a cube ice machine. Generally speaking, the more ice needed, the larger the machine will be and the more space it will take up in your establishment. Sizes range from smaller ice machines that produce as little as 300 pounds per day to larger units that can produce 2,500 pounds of ice or more in a 24 hour period. Modular ice makers will require the addition of an ice storage bin or ice dispenser to become fully functional.

These cube ice makers are available with either air or water cooled condensers. Air-cooled condensers will work well for most operations, and they conserve more water and are less expensive to operate than other models. An ice machine with a water-cooled condenser should be considered if your kitchen or available space is exceptionally hot.