These ice machines sit immediately below the service counter and provide a large amount of ice without requiring the footprint of a full-size machine. The built-in ice maker, as they sometimes know, enables bartenders to obtain high-quality ice cubes without having to travel to and from the kitchen every time they order.

This is especially convenient for places where ice is needed but there is no kitchen and space is limited (such as a poolside bar). These smaller ice machines are also very suitable for office, home, or hotel environments. These smaller ice machines which can meet the needs of a variety of places, while being neatly installed under the counter.