Why Rent a Commercial Ice Machine?
An ice machine works hard and constantly, and demand spikes exactly when you can least afford a breakdown: through summer, over a busy weekend or during a fully booked service. Renting from Rental+ protects you on both fronts. There is no upfront capex, so you keep your cash for the rest of the business, and every plan includes call-outs, servicing, parts and Planned Preventive Maintenance (PPM) at no extra cost. Scale build-up and worn components are the usual causes of ice-machine faults, and regular servicing keeps both in check. If a machine cannot be repaired, our fix or replace guarantee means it is replaced, so you are never left waiting without ice. Plans typically run from three to seven years, and you can choose new or reconditioned Used Approved equipment from leading brands, all quality-checked to the same standard. See what is covered on our inclusive maintenance page.
Rent versus Buy an Ice Machine
Buying an ice machine outright ties up capital in equipment that needs regular servicing and will eventually need replacing, and once any warranty ends the repair bills fall to you. Ice machine rental turns that into a predictable weekly cost with servicing built in, so a compressor fault or a scale problem is our concern, not a surprise invoice. For seasonal peaks in particular, renting lets you match your equipment to demand without a permanent capital commitment, and if your needs grow you can move up to a higher-output machine rather than being stuck with the one you bought.
What’s Included in Every Ice Machine Rental
Every plan is all-inclusive:
– Servicing and Planned Preventive Maintenance (PPM)
– Descaling and routine care to protect output and hygiene
– All parts and labour on covered repairs
– Call-outs from our nationwide network of engineers
– Our fix or replace guarantee: if it cannot be fixed, it is replaced
No separate service contract, and no unexpected bills.
Our Commercial Ice Machine Range
Different jobs need different ice, so our range covers the main types:
Ice Makers (Cube Ice)
Traditional cube ice for bars, restaurants and general drinks service, from smaller undercounter models to higher-output machines.
Flakers (Flaked Ice)
Soft, mouldable flaked ice for fresh fish, seafood and produce displays, and for food-safety chilling.
Nugget and Gourmet Ice
Chewable nugget ice and slower-melting gourmet cubes for premium drinks and healthcare settings.
Smaller sites can rent a compact undercounter machine, while high-demand venues can scale up to modular production. Every machine, whatever the format, comes with the same inclusive service and maintenance.
Choosing the Right Output
Ice machines are rated by daily production and storage capacity, and undersizing is the most common mistake. A quiet cafe needs far less than a cocktail bar or a hotel running events. Tell us your peak demand and the type of ice you need, and we will match you to the right machine, whether that is a compact undercounter unit or a higher-output modular head and storage bin. Getting the size right keeps you supplied at your busiest without paying for capacity you never use.
Sectors We Support
Rental+ supplies commercial ice machines across UK hospitality and care. Pubs and bars need a constant supply of cube ice through every service. Hotels draw on ice across bars, restaurants and events. Restaurants rely on it for drinks and fresh displays. In care homes and other healthcare settings, a dependable supply of clean ice supports drinks and food safety. You can also browse the wider commercial refrigeration range.
