The commercial ice maker no doubt forms an important part of coffee shops and restaurants. Ice maker installation factors should be considered carefully before you purchase an ice machine. The first consideration should be facilities to accommodate the ice maker installation. The three main components to be present are:

• Water supply
• Power source
• Floor drain

The drain should be close to the where the ice machine will stand. Before you invest in an icemaker enquire whether the standard power outlet will be able to provide the required power for the specific model and whether changes should be made to the power supply. If you cannot do that, you should consider another model.

The next consideration is that of available space. Just enough space to fit the machine will not be adequate. There should be enough space around the machine to ensure enough ventilation and cool air. You cannot for instance, cramp the unit into the space between the stove and a cabinet. It should be placed far from any heat sources to ensure that it can run economically. Contact us for assistance regarding ice maker installation requirements. Where possible we will visit the premise to assess the lay-out ensuring not only that you get the best machine for the job, but also that it will operate perfectly at the required location.

If you plan to install an ice machine it is strongly recommended that you read what the ice maker installation requirements are before doing so. The list of ice maker installation requirements includes:

Water inlet valve must be in place. It should be a ¾” male thread and should include a shut-off valve.
Electricity supply must be within the applicable range.
Cool and well ventilated position for the ice machine.
Ground floor or level drain.
Location far enough from appliances which cause heat distribution such as stoves and tumble driers.
Dust free and heat free environment.
Indoor location for the ice maker.

The better the conditions for the ice maker installation, the better the operation of the machine will be. Dust build-up will cause regular maintenance problems and warmer locations will cost you money because more energy will be used to produce the ice.