Ice-O-Matic Ice Machines for Sale

Choose the Right Ice-O-Matic Commercial Ice Machine

Start with the ice your customers want, then match production and storage to your actual service. A large maximum-output figure does not tell you how much ice will be ready during a short rush, whether a bin is included, or whether the equipment fits your utilities.

For everyday beverage service, compare full or half cubes. For customers who prefer soft, chewable ice, compare GEM Pearl nugget machines. For a compact gourmet-ice station, investigate the UCG range. Select the format first, then compare suitable models rather than buying whichever machine has the largest headline output.

Full Cube vs Half Cube vs Pearl Nugget Ice

Pearl ice is the brand’s nugget-style format. It is not the same product as a hard full cube or half cube. Switching formats changes the experience of the drink, so utility efficiency alone should not determine which machine you buy.

Compare modular ice machines when you need separately selected storage, or undercounter ice makers when a self-contained layout suits the station.

Compare Ice-O-Matic Models and Prices

Compare these listed options across gourmet, cube, and Pearl nugget formats. Prices distinguish head-only purchases from units with built-in storage; the installation package still needs confirmation.

Prices may change. Confirm current stock, exact configuration, included equipment, and delivery requirements before ordering. A head-only price excludes the storage system needed to complete the installation. Built-in-bin figures above follow the current store listings, except GEMU09090 also has manufacturer-sheet confirmation. Confirm current dimensional drawings and the exact equipment supplied before ordering.

Compare Production at Your Operating Temperatures

Ice production depends on surrounding air and incoming-water temperatures. Compare matching test conditions, rather than a maximum figure on one listing and a warmer-condition figure on another.

Manufacturer specification data supports these paired figures. They describe published test output, not guaranteed production at every site. Have sizing checked if your location is hotter, water is warmer, ventilation is restricted, or your demand leaves little margin.

A practical comparison: a hypothetical business using 350 lb/day would exceed GEM0450A90’s 304-lb output at the warmer test point, even though it falls below the 415-lb maximum. That makes the headline maximum an unsuitable basis for that particular purchase. It does not mean the business should automatically buy the next model; storage, recovery, ice format, and installation still need review.

Read the Exact Model and Current Specification Sheet

Do not treat similarly named Ice-O-Matic machines as interchangeable. Match the complete suffix, ice format, voltage, cooling arrangement, and current specification revision to the unit you will receive. A photograph or a shortened family name is not enough.

Before designing a tight opening, request the current dimensional drawing for the exact unit, including legs, ventilation, and connection space. Apply the same check to modular heads: the cabinet is only part of the installed system, and a head’s height excludes its separate bin.

Decode the Model Before You Buy

Model families help narrow the purchase, but exact specifications come from the complete model and its sheet. CIM identifies cubers, CIMU their undercounter format, GEM Pearl nugget heads, GEMU undercounter Pearl equipment, and UCG gourmet undercounter machines.

Do not read the digits as a promise of exact daily production, nor apply this shorthand to every historical model. For a replacement, compare current output, voltage, connections, dimensions, and compatibility rather than assuming a new suffix means identical performance.

Buy Full Cube or Half Cube for Your Service

Compare full-cube ice makers when larger hard cubes suit the drink presentation, and half-cube ice makers when smaller cubes suit the serving equipment and cup-fill workflow. The current CIM0520FA90 sheet specifies full cubes measuring 7/8 inch on each side. Confirm the half-cube dimensions on the corresponding H model sheet.

Check the exact dispenser’s compatibility before selecting either format. Do not assume every F and H listing has the same price or that either format works in every dispenser. Compare the complete configuration and current offer.

Match the Bin and Adapter to the Head

Modular ice-making capacity and storage capacity are separate specifications. Choose enough production for demand and enough usable reserve for the busiest withdrawal period.

For GEM0650A90, the manufacturer’s combination information lists B42 with KBT24, and B40 or B55 with KBT19. These examples show why cabinet width alone does not establish a complete pairing. Confirm the current head, bin, adapter, and ice-level-control arrangement together before purchasing. Do not assume a required kit is included in the machine price.

If you need a dispenser instead of a scoop-access bin, obtain documented dispenser compatibility and any required control or mounting components. Ask for an itemized package quote rather than comparing head prices alone.

Plan Storage for Your Peak Rush

Suppose a short service window involves 60 drinks at an assumed 0.5 lb of ice per drink. The starting requirement is 30 lb. If you conservatively assume no usable replenishment during that rush, a 17.5-lb reserve would leave a 12.5-lb shortfall.

This is a hypothetical illustration, not a sizing rule. Measure actual ice per drink, other ice uses, starting fill, melting, and recovery between rushes. A machine can meet the daily total yet still leave you short at peak service. Do not turn daily production divided by 24 into guaranteed hourly replenishment. Our ice bin sizing guide explains how to compare the reserve with production.

Check Utilities and Installation Before Ordering

Verify the complete electrical requirements, water supply, drainage, airflow, and service access in the exact installation manual. Electrical requirements vary across the shortlist: CIM0520HA90 and GEM0650A90 use 115V single-phase supply, while CIM0636HA90, GEM0956A90, and CIM1446HA49 use 208–230V single-phase supply. A shared voltage does not mean every machine can use the same circuit or connection.

GEM0650A90’s current sheet lists 13.6A minimum circuit ampacity and a 20A maximum breaker. Consult your installer before selecting a circuit. Review our commercial ice machine electrical guide when planning the site.

Include room for head and bin connections, maintenance, and access to the ice. Check gravity drainage or an explicitly compatible pump where applicable. Do not assume an air-cooled cabinet can be enclosed, or that an undercounter listing establishes outdoor approval.

ENERGY STAR and Operating Cost When Comparing Models

Ice-O-Matic’s current ENERGY STAR model list includes CIM0520HA90, CIM0636HA90, CIMU220HA90, GEM0650A90, and GEM0956A90. Verify the exact model against the manufacturer’s current list and the certification record before purchasing on that basis. Absence from a retrieved list is not a substitute for an exact-model check.

For utility estimates, use a stated quantity of ice and efficiency at matching conditions. Electricity equals annual pounds divided by 100, multiplied by kWh per 100 lb. Water uses the same calculation with gallons per 100 lb, followed by local water and sewer charges.

The following is an illustrative requirement of 30,000 lb/year using manufacturer-sheet electricity ratings at 90°F air and 70°F water. The assumed rate is $0.13/kWh. It is not a forecast of operation at maximum daily output.

Use your actual demand, rate, and applicable specification revision. Include filtration, cleaning, maintenance, standby use, and site conditions in the budget. These machines have different capacities and, in the GEM case, a different ice format; lower electricity per quantity of ice does not automatically make a machine the right purchase.

Manufacturer-sheet data: GEM0650A90 and CIM1446HA49. The exact CIM0520HA90 sheet supplies its rating; do not substitute the efficiency of a similarly named model or an unmatched certification revision.

Warranty and Filtration When Buying Ice-O-Matic

Warranty coverage varies by product family and application. Ice-O-Matic’s commercial warranty summary lists three-year parts-and-labor coverage for CIM, GEM, and UCG machines; CIM evaporators and compressors have five-year parts coverage, while GEM compressors have five-year parts coverage.

For qualifying CIM and ICE machines in the United States and Canada, seven-year evaporator parts-and-labor coverage requires enrollment in the manufacturer’s filter program. Installing a filter alone does not establish eligibility. The program requires installation and registration at machine installation and six-month cartridge replacement reported to the manufacturer. Confirm applicable terms before purchasing filtration for an extended-warranty benefit.

GEMU09090 has a separate one-year parts-and-labor warranty for residential or commercial use; do not apply the three-year GEM-head summary to this undercounter model. Residential rules also differ from the commercial summary. Confirm the intended use, unit eligibility, registration, start date, and full exclusions using Ice-O-Matic’s warranty information. Keep installation and service records.

Get a Complete Equipment Quote

Before placing your order, confirm:

• Exact model, ice format, voltage, and cooling configuration.

• Machine-only price versus included storage or dispensing equipment.

• Compatible bin, adapter, mounting, and ice-level-control components.

• Filtration appropriate to the model and local water conditions.

• Plumbing, drains, electrical work, ventilation, and service access.

• Freight services, delivery access, availability, and applicable warranty.

Ice Maker Supply provides selection help and product quote requests. Review the shipping policy and return policy before installation. Delivery estimates depend on the order and destination; eligible returns require authorization, and use or installation may affect eligibility.

Order Your Ice-O-Matic Ice Machine

Compare the collection above, then contact our equipment team with your preferred ice, daily and peak demand, installation measurements, and delivery ZIP code. Request current pricing and availability for the complete machine, storage, and accessory package so you can plan the purchase with fewer surprises.