Easy Ice Subscriptions Include Energy Efficient Ice Makers
How an Energy Star Ice Machine Benefits You
The EPA's Energy Star program is a way for customers to identify the most energy-efficient appliances – in our case, ice machines. The EPA awards their coveted Energy Star to energy efficient ice machine models that demonstrate 15% more energy efficiency and 10% more water efficiency than standard ice machine models.
There are two types of ice makers the EPA defines when awarding their Energy Star: batch-type ice makers and continuous-type ice makers.
Batch-type Ice Makers
Batch-type units are your standard cube ice machines that use an evaporator plate design and go through alternating freeze and harvest cycles. These models include crescent, square, dice, and half-dice ice machines.
To qualify for the Energy Star, batch type ice makers need to be 10 percent more energy efficient and 20 percent more water efficient compared to standard models.
Continuous-Type Ice Makers
Continuous-type units include cubelet/nugget and flake ice machines that use an auger system to produce ice.
Energy Star continuous ice makers are around 16 percent more energy efficient than standard models.
Energy Star Ice Machines
Commercial-grade equipment matched to your operation — maintained, cleaned, and managed by our team.
The Best Energy Efficient Ice Machines on the Market
We partner with Hoshizaki and Manitowoc because they're not only the best brands on the market – but the most energy efficient ice machines as well. Both brands have Energy Star ice maker models that we offer. We know ice machines, and we’ve found that the best ice machine brands minimize their environmental impact in three ways:
Electricity Consumption
According to Restaurant Hospitality, proper maintenance can increase ice machine efficiency by 20%.
Electricity represents approximately 37% of the total cost of owning a commercial ice machine – that's a 10-year cost increase of 9% - nearly equal to the purchase price of an ice machine.
With an Easy Ice subscription, you get two preventive maintenance events a year which ensures the ice machine is running at 100% efficiency.
Water Consumption
The key to efficient water use is how long an ice cube will last. Some commercial ice machines use less water to produce ice, but the cubes are softer and have more impurities.
Manitowoc are among the best energy efficient ice machine brands in the industry. Both brands use technology that creates solid cubes with minimal impurities which results in a cleaner cube overall.
Equipment Lifespan
The average ice machine lasts around 7 years. Here at Easy Ice, we’ve perfected the art of maintaining an energy efficient ice machine, and the results speak for themselves.
It’s not uncommon for one of our commercial ice machines to last 10+ years under our maintenance program. That’s almost a 50% increase to the unit’s lifespan.
Our promise to our customers is “Ice in Your Bin – Guaranteed” and we believe it’s our responsibility to deliver on that promise in the most environmentally friendly way.
Your Subscription, Step by Step
Connect with Easy Ice
Contact Easy Ice and we will take time to understand your business, discuss your current ice situation, and schedule a time to assess your space and needs.
Site Evaluation and Needs Review
We will review the key details to determine the right solution for your business, including ice usage, sizing requirements, available space, and more. Our goal is to recommend a system that fits your need today and in the future.
Receive & Sign Your Agreement
Easy Ice will provide a customized quote for your subscription program, designed around the right equipment and solution for your location.
Once you are ready to move forward, the Easy Ice agreement is completed and your account is set up.
Installation Preparation
Easy Ice works behind the scenes to ready your machine and coordinate installation. We align equipment, logistics, and scheduling so installation can move forward smoothly and efficiently.
Machine Installed & Continued Support
Easy Ice installs your machine, ensuring your equipment is installed the right way from the start.
Your Easy Ice subscription continues with ongoing support, so you can focus on your business instead of managing the equipment yourself.
FAQs
Common answers to questions about Easy Ice subscriptions and service.
We support businesses that rely on consistent ice production including restaurants, hotels, healthcare facilities, convenience stores, offices, and more. If ice is critical to your operation, we make sure it is always available and never a concern.
Your subscription includes the ice machine, professional installation, preventive maintenance, regular cleanings, service calls, and repairs. If something goes wrong, we fix it. No surprise invoices and no downtime you have to manage.
When you buy or lease a commercial ice machine, you take on the cost and responsibility of maintenance, repairs, and downtime. With Easy Ice, those risks shift to us. We ensure your machine performs every day. It is a fully managed solution, not just a transaction.
Easy Ice provides commercial ice machines through a monthly subscription. Instead of buying equipment and managing maintenance yourself, we handle everything including installation, cleaning, repairs, and ongoing service. You get reliable ice, predictable costs, and zero operational headaches.
The Advantage Is Clear: Clean. Reliable. Easy Ice.
Talk to our team about a fully managed subscription for your operation.