Koolaire KYT0400A-261vsTrue Refrigeration TCIM-422-HA1-A~*-#
Side-by-side ice machine comparison
Koolaire KYT0400A-261
Harvest Rate
350lb/day
Energy Use
5.60kWh/100 lb
Water Use
19gal/100 lb
Refrigerant
Other, R410A
GWP 2088 · Higher
True Refrigeration TCIM-422-HA1-A~*-#
Harvest Rate
348lb/day
Energy Use
4.47kWh/100 lb
Water Use
15.2gal/100 lb
Refrigerant
R-290
GWP 3 · Lower
Key differences
True Refrigeration TCIM-422-HA1-A~*-# is 20% more efficient at 4.47 kWh/100 lb versus 5.60 kWh/100 lb for the Koolaire KYT0400A-261. The Koolaire KYT0400A-261 is larger at 350 lb/day versus 348 lb/day. True Refrigeration TCIM-422-HA1-A~*-# uses a lower-impact refrigerant: R-290 (GWP 3) versus Other, R410A (GWP 2088). Overall, the Koolaire KYT0400A-261 sits higher in the category, ranking above 53% of certified commercial ice machines.
Production
| Spec | Koolaire | True Refrigeration |
|---|---|---|
| Harvest Rate(lb/day) | 350 | 348 |
| Ice Type | Batch | Batch |
| Equipment Type | Ice Making Head | Ice Making Head |
| Ice Hardness Factor | 100 | 100 |
Efficiency
| Spec | Koolaire | True Refrigeration |
|---|---|---|
| Energy Use(kWh/100 lb) | 5.60 | 4.47 |
| Potable Water Use(gal/100 lb) | 19 | 15.2 |
Refrigerant
| Spec | Koolaire | True Refrigeration |
|---|---|---|
| Type | Other, R410A | R-290 |
| GWP Rating | R-410A (GWP:2088) | R-290 (GWP:3 | Lower GWP) |
Connectivity
| Spec | Koolaire | True Refrigeration |
|---|---|---|
| Connected | No | No |