The Types of Countertop Ice Makers

Commercial countertop ice makers are not the same as the small portable ice machines for home use. While these types of ice makers will fit on top of a countertop, they only make around 30-50 lbs of ice. These ice makers generally won’t produce enough ice in a business setting.

Countertop ice makers for businesses come with the ice-making machine built-in or without.

Self-contained countertop ice makers have everything you need to produce and store the ice. You don’t have to purchase an ice machine to produce the ice and the dispenser has a built-in bin to store ice.

Other countertop ice dispenser models come with a dispensing unit and storage but require a modular ice machine model to produce the ice. While they aren’t the all-in-one solution as self-contained ice makers, they do accommodate growing businesses better. If your business increases, you don’t have to buy a whole new dispenser. You can simply install a higher production ice machine on top. You can also change types of ice machines on the fly. If you want to switch from an air cooled ice machine to a water cooled ice maker, you have that option.

Countertop water and ice makers have a water dispenser attached. They are a good choice for an office ice maker because they have everything a thirsty customer or employee needs to stay hydrated.
Now that you know the types of countertop ice makers on the market, let’s discuss the benefits of installing one in your business.

Countertop Ice Machines Save Space

The largest benefit of installing a countertop ice maker is that they don’t take up a lot of space. These machines free up walking space in small businesses so employees and customers have plenty of room.

Countertop ice makers also have a lot of versatility. If you don’t have space on a countertop, you can purchase an additional stand to place them on. This allows you to install a countertop ice maker virtually anywhere that meets the machine’s installation requirements, such as drainage and electricity.

Countertop Ice Machines are Sanitary

Countertop ice makers dispense ice by pushing a button or pressing a lever with glassware. Ice drops directly into glassware, so a user doesn’t have to grab ice with a scoop.

With an ice maker and ice bin, users run the risk of accidental contamination because they have to physically reach into the bin and scoop the ice by hand. This is why employees should always practice proper ice handling techniques – especially with these types of machines.

With a countertop ice machine, the ice supply stays untouched by human hands.

A Countertop Ice Maker is Convenient

With a standard commercial ice machine and bin, employees have to pull ice to fill glasses for customers or visitors. Since office breakrooms and wait rooms don’t come with a serving staff, it makes more sense for guests to get ice themselves. This also allows your employees to focus on their job, rather than get water and ice from an ice machine.

Countertop ice makers are also convenient because employees can grab ice for their own drinks and get back to work quickly.

The Perfect Ice Solution for Your Small Business

Small Chicago businesses and office breakrooms can really benefit from a commercial countertop ice maker. They’re discreet, sanitary, and convenient. Customers and employees can get ice on their own without risking contaminating the ice supply. Let our experts assist you with your search for commercial ice equipment!

If your business is looking for a top-of-the-line countertop ice maker, we have many commercial ice machines for sale. Our ice machine leases come with maintenance, cleaning and commercial ice machine repair as well! If you need help finding the best commercial ice maker for your business, contact us today!