Manufacturers are making units quieter by using a few different methods, including positioning condensing units at remote locations. Cleanliness is improved by means of filtration and sanitation innovations.
At the NRA show, Hoshizaki America Inc. (www.hoshizakiamerica.com) launched its Serenity Series cube and cubelet ice machines that feature condensing units stationed up to 50 feet away from kitchen and customer areas, producing less heat and less noise near the icemaker. In its initial offering, the cuber produces up to 1,300 pounds of ice per 24 hours, and the cubelet, up to 1,000 pounds of ice. The company is planning to expand the line.