Do you know about ice machines? Do you know the working scenarios that different ice machines are suitable for? There are many types of ice machines: tube ice machines, flake ice machines, block ice machines, ice cube machines, ice ball machines, etc. Ice machines are also divided into industrial ice machines, commercial ice machines and household ice machines according to the different scenarios they are suitable for.
After understanding the types of ice machines and different working scenarios, we can see that ice machines play an important role in many industries. Whether it is daily use, catering industry, food processing, medical industry, or seafood transportation, chemical cooling, laboratory refrigeration, the application scenarios of ice machines are wide and diverse.
When choosing an ice machine that suits your needs, another crucial question is “How much is an ice machine?” With different market demands, the price of ice machines will be affected by multiple factors such as brand, function, specification, ice production, etc. This guide will take you to understand the prices of mainstream ice machines on the market and the factors that affect the prices of ice machines, helping you choose the right ice machine to start your ice making business.
Ice Maker Types and Price Ranges
Household Ice Maker
- Features:small size, small capacity, can be used by plugging in, low noise when making ice, suitable for home and office use,
- Ice production capacity is between 10kg-100kg per day, ice storage capacity is generally 1-2kg, and large ice storage capacity is 10kg.
- Ice making time is usually 15-30 minutes
Price: By checking the pricing of small household ice makers by multiple ice maker merchants, it is found that the price is generally between US$30 and US$100
Commercial Ice Machine
- Features:Ice machine designed for catering, hotels, bars, supermarkets and other commercial places, using intelligent control system, energy-saving and efficient, with large-capacity storage bin and safe and hygienic
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Commercial ice machine usually produces ice between 100kg-1000kg, and storage capacity is usually 40% of ice production
- Ice making time varies depending on the type of ice produced, between 15-60 minutes
Industrial Ice Machine
- Features: large ice production, high energy efficiency, strong durability, customizable manufacturing, widely used in food processing, cold chain logistics, chemical industry and other fields
- The ice production capacity of industrial ice machines can reach up to hundreds of tons, and some models, such as ice cube machines, are equipped with ice storage bins.
- The ice making time varies according to the type of ice making. For example, most industrial ice machines make ice for 15-30 minutes at a time, while industrial block ice machines make ice for 30 minutes to 1 hour.
Factors Affecting The Price Of Ice Maker
- Ice maker capacity: For ice makers of the same type and brand, the larger the ice production capacity, the higher the price, because the ice production capacity is determined by the compressor power, and the price of large industrial compressors is relatively high. Other parts also need to be upgraded as the ice production capacity increases.
- Ice cube type: The prices of different types of ice makers are also different. The most expensive is the price of one ton of cube ice machine, which is $8,000, and the cheapest is the price of one ton of ice block machine, which is only $2,000.
- Brand and quality: The same type of ice maker must be more expensive from a well-known brand, and the cost of materials and parts used to manufacture the ice maker will also affect the price of the ice maker.
- Power and energy efficiency ratio: The purchase price of an energy-efficient ice maker will be higher, but it will save operating costs when used for a long time.
- Additional functions: The manufacturing cost of functions such as intelligent control systems and automatic cleaning systems will increase, and the selling price will naturally be higher.
How To Choose A Cost-Effective Ice Maker
- Determine the amount of ice and the type of ice cubes according to your needs.
- Compare the prices and features of different brands and models
- Consider the long-term cost of use and choose energy-saving equipment.
- Check user reviews and after-sales service