WHAT ARE THE DIFFERENCES BETWEEN AN AIR AND WATER-COOLED LARGE ICE CUBE MACHINE?

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WHAT ARE THE DIFFERENCES BETWEEN AN AIR AND
WATER-COOLED LARGE ICE CUBE MACHINE?
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• Adding a commercial ice cube maker to your
  restaurant kitchen can help you prepare ice-cold
  drinks on demand and keep fresh food displays
  crisp all year round. Ice makers generate heat
  during the refrigeration process, and they need a
  cooling system to protect the machine from
  overheating and keep it running well. Here are
  the main differences between water-cooling and
  air-cooling systems for commercial ice machines
  and how to choose between the two.

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• Air-Cooled vs Water-Cooled Commercial Ice
  Machines
• What is an Air-Cooled Ice Cube Maker?
• Air-cooled ice makers use internal fans and vents
  to pull air from the surrounding environment into
  the machine and over the refrigeration system.
  The air moves over the condenser coils and other
  refrigeration components, reducing the
  temperature in the machine and releasing warm air
  back into the atmosphere through various vents.

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• Advantages of air-cooled ice makers
• Energy-efficient many brands make Energy Star
  compliant large cube ice machine ranges.
• Low installation and maintenance costs they
  dont require any drainage, and many appliance
  servicers are familiar with their construction.
• Reduced water usage you can use these machines
  in arid regions with water restrictions.

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• Disadvantages of air-cooled ice makers
• Not suitable for hot, humid environments warm
  air does not cool the condenser effectively,
  reducing your ice-making capacity or quality.
• Needs extra ventilation space you must allow
  for grease and dust-free, uninterrupted airflow
  around the machine when planning your kitchen.
• Increases ambient temperature air from the
  exhaust vents heats the surroundings, creating an
  uncomfortable work environment.

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• What is a Water-Cooled Ice Cube Maker?
• Water-cooled ice makers use water instead of air
  to cool the refrigeration components and transfer
  excess heat out of the machine. This cooling
  system requires constant cold water flow into the
  machine, separate from the water supply needed to
  make ice. The ice maker uses drainage pipes in
  place of air vents and releases warm water after
  use.
• Advantages of water-cooled ice makers
• Works well in any climate the machine does not
  rely on airflow and works well in hot kitchens
  and outdoor spaces.

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• No effect on the room temperature releasing
  warm water directly into a drain does not affect
  the ambient room temperature.
• Quiet operation there are no fans inside the
  machine, and its silent operation is ideal for
  noise-restricted areas.
• Most effective refrigeration system liquid
  cooling is more efficient than air-cooling,
  allowing you to produce a consistent volume of
  high-quality ice.
• Disadvantages of water-cooled ice makers
• High water usage many countries ban
  water-cooled machines due to the considerable
  water wastage. Water usage is not an issue if
  your building has a re-circulating water system.

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• High installation costs you need to install
  plumbing with pipes that carry water into and
  away from the machine before using it.
• Considering your budget, infrastructure, space
  constraints, and climate helps you get the most
  value from your ice machine. The FED supplies a
  wide range of commercial ice cube makers from
  leading brands such as Atosa, Hoshizaki, Follet,
  and Ice-O-Matic. Contact us for more information.