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Cube ice machine heads come in a variety of sizes to create fresh ice for all of your commercial needs.

Restaurants, hotels, medical facilities, and a variety of other business types use commercial ice machines every day. A cube ice machine head is an essential piece of equipment for any business that wants to produce high-quality ice cubes for a variety of customers. Cubes are the most commonly used type of ice for a variety of uses, specifically in beverages. These machines are available in a wide range of configurations of daily production, condenser size, and condenser type. Burkett has cube ice machine heads from top commercial brands like Ice-O-Matic, Scotsman, Manitowoc, and more.


Buying Considerations

  • Available Space: Make sure you have enough room for both the cube ice machine head and the dispenser/bin you select before making a purchase. Depending on the unit and type of cooling system, you may also need to take a few inches of clearance around the machine into account.
  • Quantity of ice needed: Before selecting an ice maker head, it is crucial to estimate how much ice you will need on a typical day.
  • Type of cooling system: Depending on how much space you have for adequate ventilation, you must choose either an air-cooled or a water-cooled ice machine head. Air-cooled systems need more ventilation than water-cooled systems.

Frequently Asked Questions About Cube Ice Machine Heads

Do I need to purchase an ice bin/dispenser?

Yes, you will also need an ice bin or ice dispenser when you buy an ice machine head. Hotels and self-service businesses can use dispensers to dispense ice directly into a cup or bucket without coming into contact with the ice. Ice can be kept in bins in large quantities so that it is always available. Check out our range of ice bin top adapters if you need to fit an ice machine head with a bin that is a different size to build the ideal combination unit.


What size ice machine head should I purchase?

The capacity of a commercial ice maker's head is measured in pounds of ice that can be produced over a typical 24-hour cycle. Always take potential growth into account when determining how much ice your business requires because ice makers last for about 10 years (with proper care and maintenance).

To determine the ice requirements for your business, you will need to consider business type and average customers per day.

Restaurant: 1.5 lbs. of ice per customer

Cocktail Bar: 3 lbs. of ice per customer

Salad Bar: 35 lbs. of ice per cubic foot

Hotel: 5 lbs. of ice per room

Healthcare: 10 lbs. of ice per patient

Cafeteria: 1 lb. of ice per customer


Should I choose an air-cooled or water-cooled cube ice machine head?

Air-cooled ice machine heads are the most popular choice because they are less expensive and use less energy. They work better in cooler, well-ventilated environments. Your machine may work harder and produce less if the environment where it is installed has poor ventilation or is too warm.

Water-cooled ice machine heads are more expensive to run since they need more water to operate (about 5 times more than an air-cooled ice machine). Despite this, smaller spaces with little ventilation or hot kitchens may be the best places for water-cooled ice machines.


What other ice types are available besides cubes?

ice types


Nugget ice is chewable ice that is perfect for healthcare as well as any business trying to add a special touch to their beverages. Nugget ice is a customer favorite, popularized in non-healthcare use as “Sonic Ice”.

Flake ice is great for displays in buffets and retail, keeping meat, seafood, sides, and more food options cool for hours while on display. Flake ice can also be used for blended drinks.

Gourmet ice is larger, usually round ice that is ideal for use in high-end bars for signature drinks. Large ice melts slower, keeping your best drinks from becoming watered down while still keeping them cool


Other Ice Machine Options

If a self-contained ice machine works better for your needs than a modular unit, check out ice machines with dispensers, undercounter ice machines, and ice machine & bin combos.