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Freestanding Ice Maker Machine Suggestions
Posted on 1/4/24 at 12:44 pm
Posted on 1/4/24 at 12:44 pm
I'm considering installing a freestanding ice maker in my utility room. The problem I have is that the nearest drain is at my washing machine (less than 10' away). So obviously a gravity drain setup won't work for me. Has anyone had any luck installing a drain pump on a ice maker and would it be ok to run the drain line up to the spot the washing machine drains into? Any advice would be great, thanks!
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Posted on 1/4/24 at 1:24 pm to Tiger1313
Yes. All icemaker especially the common Kitchenaid units have a pump accessory. It's really easy to add on. It then allows you to pump the water out against gravity.
It works great too.
It's really easy to install as well. The cord just plugs in and there are a couple of gate valve fittings and that's it.
LINK
Icemaker parts are expensive though.
It works great too.
It's really easy to install as well. The cord just plugs in and there are a couple of gate valve fittings and that's it.
LINK
Icemaker parts are expensive though.
This post was edited on 1/4/24 at 1:27 pm
Posted on 1/4/24 at 1:35 pm to Tiger1313
quote:
installing a drain pump on a ice maker and would it be ok to run the drain line up to the spot the washing machine drains
yes and yes
they have a tank and a float switch inside them so they only run when its full. the drain line from ice machine simply goes in the open hole for it and the small hose runs to your drain
this is a good one LINK
Posted on 1/4/24 at 1:55 pm to keakar
We've had the hoshizaki under counter for over a year now and may be a little noisy but considering how much we use it always replenishes quickly.
Posted on 1/4/24 at 3:00 pm to bengalman
quote:
hoshizaki
Depending on use, get a larger size machine on a smaller ice bin.
Or not.
But this is the way to go.
Posted on 1/5/24 at 12:40 pm to metryboy
The Amazon link that you posted listed the dimensions of the icemaker as:
Product Dimensions 0.77"D x 0.58"W x 1.29"H
Surely that can't be correct
Product Dimensions 0.77"D x 0.58"W x 1.29"H
Surely that can't be correct
Posted on 1/5/24 at 1:18 pm to bengalman
quote:
hoshizaki
We have a free standing one of these at work, and it is the tits.
Posted on 1/9/24 at 4:24 am to Tiger1313
I have a hoshizaki in my utility room. 40lbs storage. I would highly recommend.
Posted on 1/9/24 at 7:05 am to Tiger1313
I’d personally do gravity if at all possible but if it’s Utility room that’s fine. Why is 10ft an issue for gravity? Water only needs a small drop to flow that far?
Posted on 1/9/24 at 8:28 am to texn
quote:Perfect for small kitchens, I say.
Product Dimensions 0.77"D x 0.58"W x 1.29"H
Posted on 1/9/24 at 8:30 am to baldona
quote:Washing machine drains are usually not floor drains. I’d assume it’s about 3’ up the wall.
Why is 10ft an issue for gravity?
Posted on 1/9/24 at 11:44 am to metryboy
we’ve installed those vevors in several entergy service centers and they get heavy use, so far so good
a small word of caution is that they obviously are Chinese-made and are pretty flimsy. E careful during assembly and don’t over tighten connections (they will snap off)
For the price they are hard to beat and they only draw about 3 amps at 120V. Don’t put one of these outside though they don’t have much insulation
a small word of caution is that they obviously are Chinese-made and are pretty flimsy. E careful during assembly and don’t over tighten connections (they will snap off)
For the price they are hard to beat and they only draw about 3 amps at 120V. Don’t put one of these outside though they don’t have much insulation
This post was edited on 1/9/24 at 11:49 am
Posted on 1/9/24 at 12:44 pm to Bullfrog
quote:
Washing machine drains are usually not floor drains. I’d assume it’s about 3’ up the wall.
That's just the actual drain for the washing machine though, there's a good chance the sewer line goes down and could be accessed through the wall. You could very likely add a drain line for the ice maker to it. I've done this, there was a laundry sink and a washer with a space in the middle where I added an ice maker, just cut a small hole in the drywall and added an access panel for the drain, and the ice maker covers it up.
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