Ice-O-Matic HEM0450A90vsKoolaire KYP0300A-161
Side-by-side ice machine comparison
Ice-O-Matic HEM0450A90
Harvest Rate
293lb/day
Energy Use
4.58kWh/100 lb
Water Use
12gal/100 lb
Refrigerant
R-290
GWP 3 · Lower
Koolaire KYP0300A-161
Harvest Rate
289lb/day
Energy Use
4.90kWh/100 lb
Water Use
13.7gal/100 lb
Refrigerant
R-290
GWP 3 · Lower
Key differences
Ice-O-Matic HEM0450A90 is 7% more efficient at 4.58 kWh/100 lb versus 4.90 kWh/100 lb for the Koolaire KYP0300A-161. The Ice-O-Matic HEM0450A90 is larger at 293 lb/day versus 289 lb/day. Overall, the Koolaire KYP0300A-161 sits higher in the category, ranking above 44% of certified commercial ice machines.
Production
| Spec | Ice-O-Matic | Koolaire |
|---|---|---|
| Harvest Rate(lb/day) | 293 | 289 |
| Ice Type | Continuous | Batch |
| Equipment Type | Ice Making Head | Ice Making Head |
| Ice Hardness Factor | 84.50 | 100 |
Efficiency
| Spec | Ice-O-Matic | Koolaire |
|---|---|---|
| Energy Use(kWh/100 lb) | 4.58 | 4.90 |
| Potable Water Use(gal/100 lb) | 12 | 13.7 |
Refrigerant
| Spec | Ice-O-Matic | Koolaire |
|---|---|---|
| Type | R-290 | R-290 |
| GWP Rating | R-290 (GWP:3 | Lower GWP) | R-290 (GWP:3 | Lower GWP) |
Connectivity
| Spec | Ice-O-Matic | Koolaire |
|---|---|---|
| Connected | No | No |