Do ice makers make a lot of noise? Life is combination of different sources of noise, and everyone will agree that they don’t want to have another noisy appliance in their homes. For business owners, customer experiences will be everything, and noise can negatively effect the good moods of your customers.
I find it’s hard to believe, but according to a survey, up to 30% of homeowners find their ice makers being too noisy, and that’s why I need to make a separate article of “Are countertop ice makers loud?” to help homeowners know if they can enjoy an ice maker. But how about the business owners, who really depend on the undercounter ice maker? My today article will help you, so stay tune my bar and restaurant owning readers.
I’ve made a comprehensive “Ice Maker FAQ” series collecting all common ice maker problems to help Ice Artisan readers quickly troubleshoot their ice maker units.
- ⚖️ Countertop vs undercounter ice makers
- 👍 Are portable ice makers worth it?
- ⚡ How much electricity does an ice maker use?
- 💧 Does an ice maker use a lot of water?
- 🪣 Do ice makers need to be drained?
- 🚫 Can ice makers cause water damage?
- 🚰 Do ice makers need water lines?
- 🔊 Are countertop ice makers loud?
- 😭 Do ice makers make a lot of noise?
- 🔗 Are countertop ice makers safe?
- ⛺ Can ice makers be used outdoors?
- 🔌 Can ice makers be left running all the time?
- 🚗 Can ice makers be used in RV?
- 🗄️ Can ice makers be installed in cabinets?
- ❄️ Do portable ice makers keep ice frozen?
- 🛠️ Can ice makers be used in garages?
- 📄 Do ice makers store ice?
- 💡 How does ice maker work?
- 🎰 How does a commercial ice maker work?
- 🛠️ How to install an undercounter ice maker?
- ❄️ How to make clear ice in ice maker?
- 🪣 How to increase ice production in ice maker?
- ⏳ How long does an ice maker take to make ice?
- 🔗 When to replace ice maker filter?
- ⏱️ When to replace ice maker?
- 💡 How to clean ice maker?
- 😭 Why does my ice maker smell bad?
- 🫗 How to drain an ice maker?
- 🪣 How to unclog an ice maker?
- 🔗 How do I unstick my ice maker arm?
- 💧 How to fix ice maker leaking water?
- ❄️ Why is my portable ice maker making too much ice?
- 🥵 Why is my ice maker hot?
- 🔌 What happens if you don’t turn off the ice maker?
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Do ice makers make a lot of noise?
No, even undercounter ice makers (the biggest ones) make moderate noise levels that typically range between 40-55 decibels during operation. It is only comparable to a quiet conversation, and I don’t think it will disrupt the privacy of your customers.
An undercounter ice maker is certainly not as quiet as the countertop ice makers, as I mentioned in the article “Are countertop ice makers loud?” However, truth is the commercial ice makers don’t make noisier sound than what you imagined of such big appliance. Think of the undercounter ice maker working like the refrigerator in your home, you barely notice it’s working, right?
In fact, with a more enclosed body with thick steel construction, the undercounter ice maker even dampen the noise when dropping ices into the storage bin much better than a countertop ice maker. Cabinet integration creates a buffer zone that absorbs vibrations and muffles operational sounds. Sometimes, during the busy hours, you may never notice the dropping sound of your undercounter ice maker.
Ice types also affect the noise of your undercounter ice maker. For typical small-size or medium-size ice cubes, you may notice the dropping sound. However, I don’t think you will know when you have your next batch of nugget or flake ices. It would be masked by the background music or customer’s conversation in your bar, for sure.
Conclusion
Ice makers aren’t the appliances that you would care for their noise, and they could be the appliances that generate less noise in a beverage and restaurant environment. You will notice your coffee maker do a much noticeable noise than your ice maker, everyday.
