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Commercial Ice Machines for Businesses and Operators

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Did You Know?

Each ENERGY STAR qualified commercial ice machine can save businesses energy, about 1,200 kWh annually, or an average of $110/year on utility bills. Besides energy, commercial ice machines also consume water during operation. By purchasing products that meet the new ENERGY STAR criteria, consumers can expect to save an additional $10/year and 2,500 gallons/year due to reduced water usage.

About ENERGY STAR Commercial Ice Machines

Commercial ice machines that have earned the ENERGY STAR are on average 15 percent more energy efficient and 10 percent more water-efficient than standard models. For more information on saving water, please visit "Best Practices - How to Achieve the Most Efficient Use of Water in Commercial Food Service Facilities".

Air-cooled, cube-type machines are eligible for ENERGY STAR qualification, including ice-making head, self-contained, and remote condensing units. Qualifying models must meet maximum potable water and energy consumption limits to earn the ENERGY STAR.

Related Information

Current Specification Effective Date:

January 2008
  • EPA considering expanding to flake and nugget machines in 2009/2010.
  • Products must not exceed maximum energy use limit (kWh/100lbs ice), as determined by harvest rate (lbs ice/day) and equipment type. Units also must meet potable water use limits. Only air-cooled, cube type units may qualify.
  • Commercial ice machines that have earned the ENERGY STAR are on average 15 percent more energy efficient and 10 percent more water-efficient than standard models.

Commercial Ice Machine Key Product Criteria: ENERGY STAR

Learn How a Product Earns the Label

What else should I look for when buying a commercial ice machine?

For a list of ENERGY STAR partners that sell ENERGY STAR qualified equipment, see Where to Buy.

For a searchable list of monetary incentives for buying CFS equipment that earned the ENERGY STAR, please see the CFS Incentive Finder.

These are the top FAQs related to Commercial Ice Machines and the ENERGY STAR program.

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