Ice Machine Overview


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Ice Maker Sizes

Explore ice maker sizes with detailed measurements. Compare options to find the right fit for your ice needs and space requirements.

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How Long Do Commercial Ice Machines Last?

Ice machines last from 7 to 10 years but can last longer with the proper care and setup. Learn how to prevent early breakdowns and maintain a long ice maker life.

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How Much Does a Commercial Ice Machine Cost?

How much does it cost to own a commercial ice machine? Discover what impacts the total cost, from machine type to production, features, and maintenance.

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Best Types of Ice for Cocktails

Discover the best ice shapes for cocktails in our expert guide. Learn which ice enhances your favorite drinks and explore bar ice makers at KaTom.

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Clear Ice vs. Cloudy Ice: Key Differences

Learn the difference between clear and cloudy ice, including what causes it, how it affects taste and melt rate, and how to make crystal-clear ice.

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The Story of Scotsman and Sonic Ice

Sonic is known for its chewable ice thanks to Scotsman nugget ice machines. Learn the backstory of how and why Sonic sells so much nugget ice for their drinks.

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The Benefits of Bullet Ice

A unique ice shape offered by some commercial ice makers, bullet ice has several foodservice uses, like elevating drink presentation.

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Why Use Flake Ice?

Commercial flake ice has many uses in the foodservice industry: from packaging to presentation. See how flake ice can benefit your establishment.

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Discover the Magic of Chick-fil-A Ice Makers

Always wondered why Chick-fil-A has the best ice? Learn about the type of ice Chick-fil-A makes, and how they use Follet ice makers to do it.

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Manitowoc LuminIce & iAuCS

Remove the hassle from ice machine maintenance with Manitowoc ice cleaning technology. UV light and automatic cleaning ensure you maintain clean ice.

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Ice-O-Matic Elevation Series Simplifies Ice

The Ice-O-Matic Elevation series is a simpler, more innovative way to make the same great ice millions of commercial foodservice operations rely on.

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The Convenience of Crescent Ice

Hoshizaki crescent-shaped ice cubes have been called the "World's Most Perfect Ice." We look at why and how these commercial ice makers produce the cubes.

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The Ice-O-Matic Grande Cuber Supplies a Trend on a Large Scale

The Ice-O-Matic Grande Cuber makes trendy, over-sized ice cubes that melt slowly and provide great aesthetic to your customers' favorite cocktails.

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Water to Ice: How an Ice Machine Refrigeration System Works

Explore the background, inner workings, and designs of the ice machine refrigeration system. Call KaTom direct for your ice making and refrigeration needs.

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Advantages of Filtering the Water You Use for Ice

For your new commercial ice machine to provide a pure ice product and live its longest, get reliable water filtration system from KaTom Restaurant Supply.

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New Levels of Efficiency with Manitowoc Indigo NXT

To help foodservice operators create full- and half-cube ice more efficiently, Manitowoc has introduced the energy-efficient Indigo NXT.

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Inside a Commercial Ice Machine

Understanding how your commercial ice machine works can go a long way in keeping it clean and well-maintained. Learned about the major parts here.