First, create a baseline for how much ice you need to produce in 24 hours.
Next, think about storage. How much of that ice will you need to store? If you have an 8-hour window where your ice usage is steady, that would require a smaller storage bin. However, if you’re using all of your ice at 8 am to load up trucks, you’ll need a larger storage bin to ensure that you have ice when you need it. When the ice storage capacity aligns with the usage timeframe, you’ll always have ice when you need it.
Once you’ve uncovered your ice needs and storage requirements, it’s time to think big picture. Ask yourself the following questions:
Now that you’re equipped with a strong foundation for finding the right sized ice machine for your business, let’s get granular and break it down by business type. This guide shows you how much ice to account for each day.
Remember, this guide outlines the approximate required ice amount per day, depending on application usage. If you would like a detailed calculation based on your unique needs, use Ice-O-Matic’s Machine Size Calculator here.
Finally, don’t hesitate to reach out to one of our seasoned techs for help finding the right ice machine to meet your needs.