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Ice makers can cut a significant expense from your restaurant, food truck, or other prep area. With the wide variety of products available, though, it can be tough to pick out which one is the best for your business. Each one has different advantages and different target audiences. The investment, both in the ice maker itself as well as picking out the most effective one for your business, is well worth it because an ice maker can easily pay for itself if used correctly. Let's take a look at some of the best new ice makers that 2016 has to offer.
This stainless steel, built-in icemaker is a lean, attractively designed machine that is more than able to meet the ice needs of most service establishments. With 100 lbs of storage capacity and a whopping 268 lbs of ice produced every 24 hours, you're setting yourself up for success with the Hoshizaki since the more ice you have available for any size of crowd, the better. Buy on Amazon
This model of Hoshizaki offers 22 lbs of storage and full size crescent cubes, which last longer in customer's drinks compared to other more easily crushed cubes. This means less of a need for ice for your customers than other ice makers can provide. Since it offers quick production and plentiful storage space, high demand isn't much of an issue for this powerful (and aesthetically pleasing) stainless steel ice maker. Buy on Amazon
The Whynter comes in at a much lower price than the previous Hoshizaki models, enabling younger establishments to get their foot in the door of ice-making convenience. With a 12 lb per 24 hour production capacity, as well as 6 lbs of storage space, you'll be able to keep up with the demands of your customers or your prep work on a budget, which makes this model's cost-effective design extremely useful. Users love the value and noise level of the Whynter, calling it an excellent buy at any price, so it's a no-brainer for anyone looking to buy their first or second ice maker. Buy on Amazon
1. Hoshizaki KM260BAH: $2,400, Amazon
This stainless steel, built-in icemaker is a lean, attractively designed machine that is more than able to meet the ice needs of most service establishments. With 100 lbs of storage capacity and a whopping 268 lbs of ice produced every 24 hours, you're setting yourself up for success with the Hoshizaki since the more ice you have available for any size of crowd, the better. Buy on Amazon
2. Hoshizaki KM101BAH: $1,740, Amazon
Coming in slightly cheaper than the previous model, this ice maker from Hoshizaki offers the user 53 lbs of storage capacity and a highly efficient 23 gallons of water to 100 lbs of ice conversion rate. This is perfect for the up and coming food service business or those with lower ice needs, as it provides the convenience of having your own ice maker along with the lower entry cost and modern design of an efficiently manufactured machine. Buy on Amazon
3. Hoshizaki AM50BAE: $1,679, Amazon
This model of Hoshizaki offers 22 lbs of storage and full size crescent cubes, which last longer in customer's drinks compared to other more easily crushed cubes. This means less of a need for ice for your customers than other ice makers can provide. Since it offers quick production and plentiful storage space, high demand isn't much of an issue for this powerful (and aesthetically pleasing) stainless steel ice maker. Buy on Amazon
4. Whynter UIM-155: $337, Amazon
The Whynter comes in at a much lower price than the previous Hoshizaki models, enabling younger establishments to get their foot in the door of ice-making convenience. With a 12 lb per 24 hour production capacity, as well as 6 lbs of storage space, you'll be able to keep up with the demands of your customers or your prep work on a budget, which makes this model's cost-effective design extremely useful. Users love the value and noise level of the Whynter, calling it an excellent buy at any price, so it's a no-brainer for anyone looking to buy their first or second ice maker. Buy on Amazon
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