Gravity Drain For Ice Maker

Gravity drain models are supplied with a drain hose for gravity draining.

Gravity drain for ice maker.

In addition you will need to make sure that the drain is no further than 12 inches away from the machine. Ships from and sold by best of backyard. Pump drains are not necessary for most built in ice makers but they are preferred for many models. 15 inch built in freestanding outdoor ice maker with gravity drain stainless steel 1 999 99 only 2 left in stock order soon.

The drain is a hose that comes out of the back of the unit and than can then go directly to a. If you wish to use a gravity drain make sure that the drain is lower than the drain outlet of the ice maker thus the water will flow downhill using gravity. Models uc 15i and uc 15io are gravity drain models which require a drain hose pitched down from the outlet at the back of the unit to the sanitary sewer connection. If it goes by gravity then you must have a p trap which can be difficult if the drain outlet on your machine is only 6 inches from the floor.

Yes all ice machines need to drain melted ice. It operates on environmentally friendly r134a refrigerant carries an energy star rating and ul listing for outdoor use. Mgoyne the pump on my unit is external to the ice maker. The gravity drain and pump uc 15i ice makers models are identical other than the following noted differences.

Gravity drains use the earth s gravity to remove water from your ice maker.