Ice Machines
647 products
Buy commercial ice machines (ice makers) online in Canada: 647 products from brands like Scotsman, Ice-O-Matic and ITV, most priced $6,200 to $12,800 CAD. Ice machines make ice for drinks, food displays and cooling. Choices include modular heads that sit on a separate bin or dispenser, self-contained undercounter units with their own bin, and compact countertop models. Restaurants, bars, hotels, healthcare facilities and convenience stores choose by the ice type they need and how much they use on their busiest day, then by how the machine gets rid of its heat.
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About commercial ice machines
What commercial ice machines cost at Norpex
- Most models
- $6,200 – $12,800
- Median price
- $8,400
- Priced models
- 415
Median by type
- undercounter $5,600 (81 models)
- countertop $12,600 (15 models)
List prices in CAD before tax and delivery, read from the catalogue as it stands. Models without a listed price are quoted on request.
Before you buy
- Estimate peak daily ice use and compare it with production ratings, remembering that ratings are measured at standard room and water temperatures and real output drops in a hot room or with warm incoming water.
- Pick the ice shape for the job: full and half cubes for drinks, nugget ice for chewable ice and blended drinks, and flake ice for seafood displays and food cooling.
- Choose air-cooled, water-cooled or remote condensing based on the room, since air-cooled units add heat to the space, water-cooled units use extra water, and remote condensers move heat and noise outside.
- Plan a cold water line, a drain connection with the air gap your plumbing code requires, and a water filter suited to your local water, because scale is a common cause of ice machine trouble.
- For a modular head, confirm the bin or dispenser is compatible with that model and large enough to hold what you use at peak.
Common questions
What is the difference between cube, nugget and flake ice?
- Cube ice is hard, clear and slow to melt, which suits most drinks and bagged ice. Nugget ice is soft, chewable and absorbs flavour, so it is popular for soft drinks and in healthcare settings. Flake ice is moist and moulds around products, which makes it the usual choice for seafood and produce displays and for cooling food quickly.
Where does an air-cooled ice machine need to go?
- In a room with enough air to carry its heat away, with the clearances the installation manual gives. A hot, cramped closet or a spot next to cooking equipment cuts production and makes the machine work harder. If the location is warm or enclosed, a remote-condensing or water-cooled model may be a better fit.
How often does an ice machine need cleaning?
- Follow the manufacturer's schedule for descaling and sanitizing, and clean more often in hard-water areas. Ice is treated as food by most health units, so the bin and the ice scoop need the same care as any other food-contact surface. Changing the water filter on schedule reduces scale between cleanings.
How much do commercial ice machines cost in Canada?
- Most commercial ice machines on Norpex list between $6,200 and $12,800 CAD, with a median of about $8,400 across 415 priced models; the full range runs from $1,331.95 to $29,959.99; prices are list prices before tax and shipping. Median list price by type: undercounter $5,600 (81 models) and countertop $12,600 (15 models). Models without a listed price are quoted on request.
Where can I buy commercial ice machines online in Canada?
- Norpex sells commercial ice machines online at norpex.ca, where 647 commercial ice machines are listed. Some in-stock items can be bought online by card, with shipping calculated at checkout. Each product page says whether it can be bought online or goes to a quote.
What types of commercial ice machines do you carry?
- Norpex lists these types of commercial ice machines, with the number of models of each: undercounter (97) and countertop (19).
What sizes do commercial ice machines come in?
- Norpex lists commercial ice machines in 9 sizes, from 15 to 48 inches. The most common, with the number of models: 30-inch (133), 22-inch (114) and 48-inch (67). Measure the space and the clearances the maker's spec sheet asks for before ordering.
Which brands of commercial ice machines do you carry?
- Norpex lists 647 commercial ice machines. The brands with the most models listed are Scotsman with 304, Ice-O-Matic with 176, ITV with 66, Brema with 21 and Follett with 20.
Do you ship commercial ice machines across Canada?
- Norpex ships to delivery addresses across Canada. Equipment ships from distributor warehouses, so dispatch timing depends on the supplier and the destination. For items that can be bought online, shipping is calculated at checkout from live carrier rates for the delivery address and confirmed before payment. Some products ship free: their product page says so, and checkout applies it automatically. There is no flat-rate offer.
Guides
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