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| When To Replace Your Ice Maker : All About Ice Makers ... How to Know When It's Time to Replace Your Ice Maker... Considerations When Purchasing Ice Makers... Extending an Ice Maker's Life Cycle... Energy Efficiency and Ice Makers... |
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This month, "When to Replace" focuses on ice makers, which produce different ice types, including cubes, flakes, crushed and nugget ice. There are a number of ice machine types. The most widely-used unit employs a vertical evaporator. With this method, water cascades down a piece of stainless steel or copper-plated metal onto which ice cubes form.
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Ice makers typically include a 5-year warranty that covers the replacement of most parts. If a major part failure occurs after the warranty expires, it is recommended that a new unit be purchased. Ice machines that are older than 5 years should be identified for replacement by comparing energy consumption vs. a new machine.
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Read more... Although ice makers that are regularly cleaned and maintained can last for several years, components will fail prematurely if operators do not properly care for them. This can be costly over the life of the unit.
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