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Ice Machines

Find the right capacity and size ice machine for your busy restaurant

Fridges, beverages and ice machines / Ice Machines

Stay cool with reliable ice production

Whether you need cube, flake, or specialty ice, we offer the Fraser Valley’s widest selection of commercial ice machines. Our range includes solutions for restaurants, bars, hotels, and healthcare facilities – all available when you need them.

Unsure about your ice production requirements? Our Kitchen Equipment Advisors can help calculate your daily needs and recommend the perfect machine capacity. Let’s start with your usage patterns.

Ice Machines

Efficient and accessible ice machines for every size space and budget.

Ice Storage Bins

Once you’ve made your ice we’ll help you store it at the right temperature.

Commercial Water Systems & Supplies

When your ice machine needs a single, double or triple replacement filter we’ve got you.

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What size ice machine do you need?

Opening a new restaurant? Finding and purchasing the right ice machine isn’t as simple as figuring out the square footage of your space. An ice machine that works for your business should be based on the pounds of ice you need in a day. Don’t buy the wrong ice machine!

Here are some guidelines to help you figure out how many pounds of ice you will need:

Restaurants

Restaurants use an average of 2 lbs of ice per customer, per day.

School & University Cafeterias

School and university cafeterias use an average of 1.5 lbs of ice per student, per day.

Hospital Cafeterias

Hospital cafeterias use an average of 1 lb of ice per person, per day and an average of 10 lbs for every bed.

Bars & Cocktail Loungers

Bars and cocktail lounges use about 3 lbs of ice per seat.

Hotels

Hotels use about 5 lbs of ice per room, per day.

When you open a restaurant, we know you have your hands full. The last thing you need is to be low on ice constantly. Your guests will get annoyed and your staff will find it frustrating.

At Budget Food Equipment, we want your new restaurant to have the best chance at success. That’s why we recommend you talk to us before you buy your ice machine. We’ll help you step through all the crucial things you need to think about and give you the best price and service in the industry.

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New Restaurant Tip

Not sure if you should use a filter on your ice machine? The short answer is yes!

Filtering your ice water will give you three benefits:
1. Improve the quality and taste of your ice.
2. Save you energy because clear water helps your machine run more efficiently.
3. Protect your ice machine from scale build up and corrosion.

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At Budget Food Equipment, we work with two of the best financing partners in the industry so you get the terms and equipment that work for you.

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Warranty Info

Keep your warranty working.

What does your warranty cover? What doesn't it cover? How do you void your warranty?

Learn warranty basics so you don't get stuck with cooking equipment that no one will support.

Warranty 101

Maintenance Checklist

Avoid equipment break-downs.

Equipment that breaks down shuts your business down. Get our best tips to help you avoid break-downs and keep your restaurant running smoothly.

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Running out of ice isn’t an option

When your ice machine can’t keep up with demand, it impacts every aspect of service. Our Langley location in the Fraser Valley maintains a full inventory of ice machines and parts, ensuring you never have to disappoint customers or compromise your beverage service.

Come discuss your ice production needs – we’ll help you stay ahead of demand.

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