Ice Machine Repair vs. Replace Calculator

Answer a few quick questions about your current ice machine or dispenser to see whether a repair is justified, you should repair short-term and plan a replacement, or it’s time to replace now.

1. How old is the current ice machine? Select an option 0–5 years 6–8 years 9–12 years 13+ years Most ice machines reach end-of-life between 7–10 years without exceptional care.

2. How many repairs in the last 24 months? Select an option 0–1 repairs 2–3 repairs 4–5 repairs 6 or more repairs

3. Last repair cost as a % of new replacement cost? Select an option Under 10% 10–25% 26–40% Over 40% If one repair is over 25–30% of replacement cost, replacement is often the better choice.

4. Water quality, scale risk & filtration Select an option Proper filtration and routine descaling Filtration is installed but maintenance is inconsistent Hard water, limited scale control Visible scale, missed descaling, no effective filtration

5. Inspection & sanitation status Select an option No citations, interior is clean Minor sanitation warnings Slime, odor, or condensation issues Failed inspection or unit taken out of service

6. Production vs. current demand Select an option Consistently meets peak demand Occasional shortages Frequent shortages Daily shortages / buying bagged ice regularly

7. Energy & operating efficiency Select an option Newer, energy-efficient model (under ~6 years) Mid-efficiency equipment (6–10 years) Older, high water or power use Known electrical or compressor inefficiency issues

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