How Energy Rules Reshape US Commercial Ice Machine Efficiency
Stricter regulations for commercial ice makers:
2023 DOE standards phased out low-efficiency ice machines.
ENERGY STAR® V.3 certification is now critical for commercial ice machine sales.
Industry shifts in ice maker technology:
Brands like cotlin prioritize inverter-driven ice makers (30% less energy).
Air-cooled commercial ice machines now dominate (80% sales) vs. water-cooled units.
Cost impact: Efficient commercial ice makers cost $1K–$3K more but offer 2–5yr ROI via utilities.
Future ice machine trends: Solar/R290 refrigerant ice makers in testing (driven by state incentives).