Our Commercial Ice Machine vs. Their Ice Machines
KOLD-DRAFT’s commercial ice machines differ from the competition on many levels, including design, quality, longevity, and warranty.
The Ice Machine Design
KOLD-DRAFT uses a horizontal ice- making system.
Who uses a vertical design?
Scotsman, Hoshizaki, and Manitowoc
What’s wrong with a vertical design?
Ice machines designed with vertical ice-making surfaces tend to freeze the impurities in the water into the ice.
- Ice tends to stick together – this “bridging” creates slab ice
- Impurities in the water leave deposits, corrode the ice-making surface, and clog the ports
- This requires expensive water filtration equipment or a
self-cleaning system to keep the ice-making surface working
KOLD-DRAFT uses the horizontal ice making system, which means:
- The water control system, water plate assembly, and exclusive “upside-down” horizontal evaporator combine to make a time-proven system that ensures better ice making every time
- Pure, clear ice that melts slower and keeps drinks colder longer
Quality Ice Cubes from a Quality Ice Machine
When we say KOLD-DRAFT commercial ice machines make “the best ice in the world,” we know that’s a strong statement. But we proudly stand behind it. Our pure and flawless ice cubes speak for themselves.
The KOLD-DRAFT ice cube is the only true cube in the industry — the exclusive square ice cube. Our generous Full Cube size is 1-1/4" x 1-1/4" x 1-1/4" compared to Manitowoc’s dice ice cube, measuring 7/8" x 7/8" x 7/8". And it’s larger than most other cubes on the market, too.
KOLD-DRAFT’S Half Cubes are half the size of Full Cubes. They’re ideal for fast food operations and upscale restaurants. From ice by the bag to hotel room service, they are easy to handle, provide great displacement, and last a long time. The KOLD-DRAFT Half Ice Cube is the right ice size for every purpose. Our Half Cube size is 1-1/4" x 5/8" x 1-1/4", compared to Manitowoc’s half dice ice cube, measuring 3/8" x 1-1/8" x 7/8".
But the size isn’t the only difference between our cubes and theirs. It’s also in the solidity and purity of our ice, making it the slowest-melting ice so it won’t distort the taste of any drink. See how our ice stacks up against our competitors in a 2004 Penn State University study.
Longevity of KOLD-DRAFT Commercial Ice Machines
KOLD-DRAFT Commercial Ice Machines last two to three times longer than competitors
Time-proven design for more than half a century - KOLD-DRAFT was the first and is still the best top-shelf ice machine system on the market
- KOLD-DRAFT commercial ice machines have a longer product life cycle
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Last 15, 20 even 30 years
This commercial ice machine was in service for 43 years and still works today… can any competitors say that?
The KOLD-DRAFT Commercial Ice Machine Warranty
KOLD-DRAFT not only takes great pride in manufacturing ice machines that produce the best ice in the world, but we hold great value in customer satisfaction. We know that that the customer relationship does not end at the sale. It is after the sale that the true relationship begins. That is why we offer the longest warranty in the industry.
KOLD-DRAFT has increased its product warranty from three years to five years on parts and labor. We are the only ice machine manufacturer offering a five-year warranty.
KOLD-DRAFT ice-making equipment is built to last—up to twice as long as competitors’ machines when properly maintained. Therefore, we are reinforcing our commitment to quality by extending the warranty period on our wide array of commercial ice machines, bins, crushers, and dispensers, capable of producing from 300 to 2,400 pounds of pure ice per day. The five-year warranty program offers an extra measure of assurance for the food service, hospitality, nightclub and bar, dining, and healthcare industries.
More About our Commercial Ice Machines
- See why KOLD-DRAFT ice machines make the "Best Ice in the World"
- Read more about KOLD-DRAFT's Ice Machine Warranty, Five Years on Parts and Labor Ice Machine Warranty
- Check out our "Green" Ice - ALL KOLD-DRAFT Commerical Ice Machines are Green!
- Learn how KOLD-DRAFT Ice Machines Turned Ice-Making Upside Down!
- Not sure how much ice you need, check out our Ice Machine Usage Guide
- See our full line of commercial ice machines
- Read more on our commercial ice makers for all markets
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