So you want to buy an ice maker? What ice maker issues and considerations are important, and which ones are not? Well, Scotsman reminds you of a kilt; Hoshizaki has a penguin on their logo, Cornelius sounds like a vegetable, Ice-O-Matic sounds Irish, and Manitowoc machines have an interesting name. So maybe if you like penguins, your decision will be easy. But unfortunately, wise decisions are not made on such grounds. So on what grounds is a wise ice maker purchase decision made; If not penguins, then what?
First of all, we will clearly state that the only ice makers that we will consider are the ones manufactured by Manitowoc, Hoshizaki, and Scotsman. There are many other ice maker manufacturers, including Cornelius and Ice-O-Matic, but being in the refrigeration business for over 50 years has taught us that these three makers make up the great majority of ice machine purchases for a reason. Manitowoc, Hoshizaki, and Scotsman are reputable, well-designed, and backed by dependable service warranties. So now the question is: should I buy a Manitowoc, Hoshizaki, or a Scotsman? In a moment,we will look at a detailed comparison between Manitowoc, Hoshizaki, and Scotsman ice makers. We will specifically consider their ease of repair and their evaporators (the ice maker’s crux component).