When looking for an ice maker, you may have a good idea of what you would like, but it can be difficult to find that! There are many different types of ice machines, and each make and model makes different types of ice. SPECS Refrigeration offers ice machine sales in Lubbock, Texas, and has some advice as to how to find the perfect ice for you and your needs.

 

The first thing to consider is that there are many different shapes of ice, including cube ice (diced cube ice, which is a smooth 3-dimensional cube; half dice, which is half the thickness of a cube; gourmet, which is a short cylinder with a flared base like a top hat; and crescent, which looks like a cylinder that has been split in half), nugget ice (the soft, cylindrical ice with a rough exterior, similar to what you would find at Sonic), and flake ice, which is small, irregular flakes of ice. Deciding on the right ice maker to purchase often depends on what your ice will largely be used for. There are also many different uses for each type of ice, including:

  • Soft drinks
  • Mixed drinks
  • Frozen drinks
  • Bagged ice
  • Self-service dispensaries
  • Buffet lines
  • Medical compresses
  • Market displays
  • Hospital, nursing, and scientific uses

It should be noted that each type of ice can alter the flavor of a beverage when it is used in a drink.

 

When you are looking for an ice machine, keep in mind what ice machines make each type of ice. Cubers can make all shapes of cubed ice. Flakers produce flake ice, and nugget machines produce nugget ice. At SPECS Refrigeration in Lubbock, once you decide which type of ice you would like and what best fits your needs, you can choose from two manufacturers: Hoshizaki and Manitowoc. These are top-of-the-line brands that produce quality ice and are designed to run for a long time.

 

If you are in the market for a new ice machine but are unsure of what best fits your needs or budget, get in touch with SPECS Refrigeration. Our team is ready to help you figure out what ice machine will give you the perfect ice every time.