Blue Air BLMD-650ADvsIce-O-Matic CIM0636FR
Side-by-side ice machine comparison
Blue Air BLMD-650AD
Harvest Rate
524lb/day
Energy Use
4.58kWh/100 lb
Water Use
18gal/100 lb
Refrigerant
R-290
GWP 3 · Lower
Ice-O-Matic CIM0636FR
Harvest Rate
520lb/day
Energy Use
5.40kWh/100 lb
Water Use
19gal/100 lb
Refrigerant
R-404A
GWP 3920 · Higher
Key differences
Blue Air BLMD-650AD is 15% more efficient at 4.58 kWh/100 lb versus 5.40 kWh/100 lb for the Ice-O-Matic CIM0636FR. The Blue Air BLMD-650AD is larger at 524 lb/day versus 520 lb/day. Blue Air BLMD-650AD uses a lower-impact refrigerant: R-290 (GWP 3) versus R-404A (GWP 3920). Overall, the Ice-O-Matic CIM0636FR sits higher in the category, ranking above 76% of certified commercial ice machines.
Production
| Spec | Blue Air | Ice-O-Matic |
|---|---|---|
| Harvest Rate(lb/day) | 524 | 520 |
| Ice Type | Batch | Batch |
| Equipment Type | Ice Making Head | Remote Condensing Unit |
| Ice Hardness Factor | 100 | 100 |
Efficiency
| Spec | Blue Air | Ice-O-Matic |
|---|---|---|
| Energy Use(kWh/100 lb) | 4.58 | 5.40 |
| Potable Water Use(gal/100 lb) | 18 | 19 |
Refrigerant
| Spec | Blue Air | Ice-O-Matic |
|---|---|---|
| Type | R-290 | R-404A |
| GWP Rating | R-290 (GWP:3 | Lower GWP) | R-404A (GWP:3920) |
Connectivity
| Spec | Blue Air | Ice-O-Matic |
|---|---|---|
| Connected | No | No |
| Condenser Model | — | RCA1061 |