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hOmeLabs Freestanding Commercial Ice Maker Machine Makes 99 Pounds Ice in 24 hrs with 29 Pounds Storage Capacity Ideal for Restaurants Bars Homes and Offices Includes Scoop and Connection Hose
Last Updated: September 21, 2020 (Refresh Now)
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Freezer
94maker, machine, cubes, cooler, scoop
+88%
-12%
" ... We do some entertaining and just have a lot of need for xtra ice - this Homelabs Freestanding Commercial Ice maker is FANTASTIC !! ... "
" ... Machine is very fast making ice ... "
" ... At times, individual ice cubes come out as one sheet of cubes but they are very easy to break apart. ... I got this ice baths. ... If you plan to use this as regular humans do :) this is a good ice machine and I would recommend it. ... "
" ... This ice maker produces alot of ice each day, Easy connections and set up. ... "
" ... Makes ice fast and great shape. ... "
" ... Setting up this ice maker was simple and we had it up and running quickly. ... We are happy with how quickly it makes ice with your first batch being ready pretty fast. ... "
" ... Wonderful delivery of ice, always there when you need it. ... "
" ... It fits right under my bar and I always have ice. ... "
Storage
29full, lbs, bin, bags, freezer
+83%
-17%
" ... I purchased the 10# ice bags with the cotton string ties to store some in the freezer. ... "
" ... Can fill large freezer in a day. ... "
" ... So if you are looking for a ice machine for a convenient store, a small restaurant . ... "
" ... I finally figured out that decreasing the time for each batch solves the sheet of ice problem. ... "
" ... You can make 99 pounds of ice in 24 hours and store about 30. ... "
" ... Hold plenty of ice for family use and small business. ... "
" ... Another bonus is that we now buy plastic bags and bag our own 10 lb bags of ice and throw them in our big freezer for sale. ... "
" ... Don’t get confused , by saying high capacity, I mean the unit makes more ice in a 24 hour period compared to the cheaper model ! ... The storage pin holds about 30 pounds, to make it more visible in your mind, it’s about a 5 gallon bucket full of ice what is plenty for a large cooler ! ... "
Setup
25install, installation, water, setup, installed
+100%
" ... I was amazed by how small and quiet it is, installation is super easy (I'm not a professional and did it by myself). ... "
" ... The water line connection requires a trip to the hardware store but the transition piece was easy to find and the install proceeded very quickly. ... "
" ... I'm giving this 4 stars for ease of installation. ... "
" ... Generates a ton of ice and setup is straight forward. ... "
" ... The icemaker was easy to set up and works flawlessly so far. ... "
" ... Setup was easy (I hired an handyman to install the waterline) and I am very happy with the quality and the amount of ice it makes ... "
" ... It took a little bit of prep work to install the waterline to this, After that, the setup was easy. ... "
" ... We are very happy with the efficiency and it was easy to install. ... "
Ease of Use
25use, super, install, easy to use, easy to install
+100%
" ... It's also super sleek looking and very easy to use! ... "
" ... Easy set up, very impressed with it so far. ... "
" ... It was super easy. ... "
" ... Hookup was very easy. ... "
" ... I was amazed by how small and quiet it is, installation is super easy (I'm not a professional and did it by myself). ... "
" ... Easy to install and perfect for our office! ... "
" ... It is great for just casual use at home and for when hosting a party It’s quick and easy to use. ... "
" ... So easy to hook up and use. ... "
Product Reliability
23weeks, months, far, working, month
+70%
-30%
" ... No complaints after 2 months of use. ... "
" ... Update: Coking up on one month and still loving it! ... "
" ... Best transaction I’ve made this year. ... "
" ... I got this running 24h for two weeks now with no problems so far. ... "
" ... Worked out perfectly! ... "
" ... With in 2 months it will pay for itself. ... "
" ... I haven't had it but a month so can't say about lasting. ... "
" ... After installing the unit and waiting the required 24 hours the unit fired right up with no issues. ... "
Capacity
12room, bar, installed, install, water
+100%
" ... Perfect for a bar area and we will using it all summer at our bar by the pool. ... No more throwing the wet bags from the liquor store in my car and lugging them home. ... "
" ... Although we purchased it for our restaurant, it would work great at home as well. ... "
" ... Plus it’s very compact so it’s good for a small area. ... "
" ... My husband decided to make a bar at our apartment. ... "
" ... This is great for home use, commercial use, or even in non-profits. ... "
" ... We were able to install in our laundry room in 20 minutes or less using a standard water line splitter. ... "
" ... I installed it in my utility room downstairs where there in a nearby floor drain and I tapped into the existing 1/4 inch line for our existing RO water system. ... "
" ... Bought this for our basement home bar. ... "
Build Quality
9fittings, one, like, get, fitting
+44%
-56%
" ... Broke in less than 2 months. ... "
" ... I opened all the packaging and have a ton of cardboard and Styrofoam everywhere, and find loose bolts, nuts and washers, that are supposed to mount a pump to the floor. ... "
" ... Fittings are terrible, what few there are. ... The only thing I don’t like is the inlet fitting connector on the machine is poorly made and can’t be changed. ... "
" ... On unboxing I was suspicious of the lightweight construction of the unit and the extremely poor design for the water supply and drain connectors. ... "
Marketplace
8+88%
-13%
" ... I would buy this item again from this seller if I needed to. ... "
" ... Ordered another and well see then ... "
" ... I emailed them Saturday afternoon. ... "
" ... No big deal. ... "
" ... It does what it's supposed to do, as described. ... "
" ... On Sunday afternoon about 4:45 pm. ... "
" ... Thank you so much! ... "
Price
7money
+86%
-14%
" ... Works great for the cost ... "
" ... Otherwise, this is great value. ... "
" ... honestly at this price point this thing is a pretty good deal. ... "
Size
7take, perfect, full, easy to hook, cubes
+86%
-14%
" ... Plus it’s very compact so it’s good for a small area. ... "
" ... always full, nice sized cubes. ... "
" ... One small thing. ... "
" ... I like the slim design and that it doesn’t take up too much space. ... "
Water Usage
6drain, ice, pump, line, hose
+33%
-67%
" ... So now I have ice and drinking water ready to go--no need for bottled water. ... The water supply hose and drain hose that are supplied with the unit are terrible. ... "
" ... Now no water is cycling through the way is suppose to maybe the small pump gave out. ... "
" ... Only criticisms are the very cheap water and drain connections and hoses. ... Knocked one star off for the poor design of the water and drain systems. ... "
Water Resistance
6line, filter, ice, bar
+83%
-17%
" ... Had to go buy one little piece to hook up the water line (specific to my application) but we like it. ... "
" ... We are on a well with great tasting water, but I still used an inline filter when hooking it up . ... "
" ... Water line size was exactly compatible ... "
" ... Perfect for a bar area and we will using it all summer at our bar by the pool. ... "
Delivery
4+75%
-25%
" ... Packaged REALLY WELL! ... "
" ... Product arrived on time. ... "
" ... Shipping was super fast. ... "
Cleaning
4one, ice, easy
+75%
-25%
" ... So I had to research/google the best methods to keep it clean (I purchased ice maker cleaner and descaler) because I'm a bit freaked out about any bacteria forming. ... "
" ... The instructions for cleaning and use are easy to follow! ... "
" ... Makes for nice clear and clean tasting ice. ... "
Design
4easy to use, also
+100%
" ... The adjustable thickness is really cool. ... "
" ... It's also super sleek looking and very easy to use! ... "
" ... Looks good & not too difficult to get up and going! ... "
Device Compatibility
3+100%
" ... I also easily hooked it up to my RO System . ... "
" ... It’s simple to connect and doesn’t take up a ton of space. ... "
" ... After it’s hooked up it’s margarita time . ... "
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Specifications
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Size: 1286 meters
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Type: LCD