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Finding the Right Ice Maker for Your Needs

April 19, 2019

Finding the Right Ice Maker for Your Needs

Spring is here (finally), which means it’s time to start planning your warmer weather activities. One thing you’ll want to make sure is in tiptop share is your ice maker. Having a working ice maker means easier access to cold beverages for you and your guests, and not having to worry about making ice cubes or potentially running out.

What time of ice do you need?

Crushed Ice/Pellet Ice

This type of ice is popular for an icy drink. They are also good for drinks that you might be looking to dilute, since the small pieces melt quickly.

Crescent Cubes

Many refrigerator ice machines produce these cubes that are rounded on one side and flat on the other. This shape was created to prevent splashing when a drink is poured over it.

Circle Ice Cubes

These are gourmet ice cubes that are round and hollow in the middle. These are found mostly in portable ice makers or under-counter mounted machines.

Large Clear Cubes

Straight drinks like whiskey are when you might use slow melting larger ice cubes.

Rods

Personal water bottles are the perfect place to use cylindrical ice.

Installing Your Water Line

Once you’ve figured out what shape your ice cubes need to be, it’s time to make sure your water line is working properly. Installing a water line to an appliance requires a professional, as you want to make sure it doesn’t leak. 1st Choice Plumbing Heating and Air can help you! And if you happen to be shopping for a new refrigerator, check out Energy Star’s rankings for the Most Efficient refrigerators for 2019.

If you are upgrading to a refrigerator with an ice maker, need to fix an issue, or want to try out a new under counter model, the professionals at 1st Choice Plumbing Heating and Air can help! Give us a call at 866-437-0205 and we will schedule a time to come out!