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Read MoreFridges today are an appliance mainstay of the ordinary household. Due to high demand and a huge market of consumers, fridge makers have had to offer bigger and better product innovations such a dual ice maker fridges, like this one:
Now, many refrigerator models today offer an ice maker, it’s become more and more common as a standard feature. So what’s the difference between single ice makers and dual ice makers?
Simply put, the main difference between the two types of ice makers is LOCATION.
A single ice maker fridge will have one ice maker dispensing ice from the door of the fridge. There’s a recess for you to put your glass into for it to be filled with ice.
A single ice maker model fridge:
A dual ice maker model fridge like the one pictured at the top of this article will have BOTH an ice maker in the door of the fridge, AND an ice maker in the freezer compartment of the appliance, with a bin for collecting the ice.
You’d think that dual ice maker fridges must make much more ice, and you’d be totally correct!
The ice production of a single ice maker fridge is about 3 lbs. of ice per day. In contrast, the dual ice maker fridge is churning out about 6 lbs. per day, essentially double the amount. So, a prime diff between the two is in the ice production.
Cost wise you’re also going to see a difference. For a single ice maker model fridge prices can vary quite a bit given the product range available, the other features, and the manufacturer. However, as a general guide, you can usually pick up a single ice maker fridge for less than $1 500.
A fridge with dual ice maker functionality by the same manufacturer is going to set you back closer to $2 500.
Another thing to consider when comparing the two models of fridge is their mechanical reliability. In other words, how many faults/issues is your new appliance going to give you?
Here at Appliance Analysts we like to give it to you straight without fear or favor. So consider the following points and questions to help you along in your buying decision:
Also, some fridges with dual ice maker capability have problems with the freezer ice compartment icing over completely, which can lead to usage and mechanical issues.
These are things you can ask the technical sales person about when you’re looking into buying a new fridge.
A dual ice maker model fridge is wonderful for large volumes of ice, and would be a wise buy for somebody that lives in a very hot climate or that entertains on a large scale.
Are you that person? Are weekly cocktail parties at your place on the menu or could you save money and perhaps hassle with a single ice maker model fridge and be quite happy with it?
As we’re asking ourselves all these questions, here’s another interesting one we thought we’d include in the article, perhaps you’ve wondered about it before –
Fridges have both mechanical guards and electronic things like sensors installed to tell the ice maker(s) when it has made the right amount of ice.
If your fridge is mechanically and electronically sound, you should always get the right amount of ice for your needs, but not be drowning in it either!
If you’re having issues with your ice maker’s production, here are some things you can try:
We’ve discussed a number of aspects of both in this article, but it really comes down to what YOU need and want as the appliance buying consumer.
We’ve provided some valuable tips for shopping wisely and making smart appliance choices in this article.
Both single and dual ice makers are great innovations, and for hotter climates and entertaining, many people simply couldn’t picture life without them!
Examine your lifestyle, space, and the budget you have available, remember the top tips given in articles like this one, and we wish you exactly the right amount of easily available ice for any occasion!