what to look for when buying one and nine interesting models

The ice cubes, so apparently simple and easy to manufacture, are becoming a rare commodity in many parts of Spain. It is difficult to find the typical bags of one or two kilos in supermarkets, gas stations, but also in hospitality and nightlife businesses.

At home it is true that for domestic consumption we can make our own ice cubesor even opt for electric portable auxiliary refrigerators with freezing capacity or refrigerators to make granitas.

However, these methods they are relatively slow and if we want to have a large number of cubes in a short space of time, they probably won’t work for us. For these cases we have the option of betting on a portable ice cube maker.

Ice cube machines, what to look for when buying

In general, these types of machines for the domestic environment are equipment easy to install and use that do not require more than filling a tank with water and pressing the power button to start making ice. However, it is worth looking and taking into account some key aspects before buying one:

• freezing capacity: is the amount of ice that can be made in a period of time. It is usually given in values ​​of kilos per 24 hours.
• Water tank capacity: It is interesting to know how many kilos of cubes we can make with a single filling of water.
• Cube storage capacity: it does not have to be the same as the one in the deposit and in general it is much smaller, since there are machines designed so that we collect the cubes when they are manufactured.

• electrical consumption: the smaller the better, although they are generally machines that do not spend much, with figures that are below 150 watts.
• Ice size and shape: in general, in the domestic environment they tend to be relatively small, at most 3 or 3.5cm in diameter, although there are machines that allow you to select several different sizes. It is also convenient to decide if we want them with a cubic or cylindrical shape, since there are machines for each type of cube.
• Time it takes to produce each batch: is a value measured in minutes that usually tells us how often each batch of cubes is made. They are usually around 10 minutes to get about 9-10 cubes.

• Possibility of keeping cold: In general, domestic machines do not keep ice cubes cold once they have been made. We have to be the ones take them out and put them in the freezer. The professional or semi-professional type, much larger and more expensive, do allow it.

If you are thinking of getting one of these machines, then you have one selection with nine interesting models domestic, some of which can also be used in small hospitality businesses to get out of trouble.

H.Koenig KBP40

We start with an interesting model due to its value for money, such as this one H.Koenig KBP40. It is a compact unit with a power of 45 watts with which you can produce up to 15 kg of ice daily. It has a 2.8 liter tank and the possibility to select two different sizes for the ice. Its price is 194.90 euros.

Vpcok Direct ice machine

This model, which costs just over 100 euros, allows you to manufacture cubes of 2 different sizes in quantities of up to 12 kilos in 24 hours and with a production cycle of between 6 and 13 minutes per batch. It is equipped with a removable basket of ice and an ice shovel for a price of 107.24 euros.

FREE VILLAGE ice machine

This model is one of the best rated on Amazon for its value for money. It offers cubes of two different sizes, with a freezing capacity of 12kg in 24 hours, removing 9 cubes every 6 minutes. It comes with ice shovel and basket, LED indicator and is priced at 189 euros.

Salco ice cube machine

Lidl has in its catalog of home accessories this Salco’s model, a machine to make compact ice for a price of 134.99 euros. It has a 2.2 liter water tank and allows you to create 15 kg of ice per day in cycles of only 6 to 13 minutes. It also stores up to 0.7 kg of ice.

nortthclan ice machine

Another interesting model is this northclanwith a generating capacity of 14kg in 24 hours, produces 9 ice cubes in 6 minutes. It has an LED indicator and a 2-liter water tank, to make ice with a shovel and a basket. Its price is 179.98 euros.

H.Koenig KB12

The H.Koenig KB12 It is another domestic model that is priced at 129.90 euros. With a power of 100 watts and thanks to a 2.2-liter water tank, it can make up to 12 kg of ice per day in cycles of between 6 and 13 minutes. You can choose between 2 different sizes of ice and it has a transparent cover on the top to see when the ice is ready.

Kristall XL

Another interesting model is Kristall XL from Klasrstein that we can buy for 229.99 euros. It is capable of preparing up to 20 kg of cubes in 24 hours thanks to a 2.5 liter tank with water. It allows you to select the size of the cubes and has a consumption of 150 watts.

Proline ICE105

Another interesting model is ice maker Proline ICE105. Available at FNAC at 159.90 euros, it has a power of 105 watts and a 1.8 liter water tank that allows it to make ice cubes in 9 minutes in 2 sizes. It has light indicators that warn of the empty water tank, full ice tank, small or large ice cubes and cleaning.

Klarstein Clearcube

If we want more benefits we can opt for a team like the Klarstein Clearcube. With a price of 223 euros, this model allows you to make up to 13 kg of ice approximately every 24 hours. A machine that is controlled thanks to its Touch panel and that it is suitable for both domestic and semi-professional use.