Air-Cooled
Pros
--Cheaper to operate
--Easiest to install
Cons
--Hotter air in operating environment = less ice production
--Loud operation
Water-Cooled
Pros
--Quiet operation
--Consistent ice production
Cons
--Delay in ordering
--Harder to install
--Can be very expensive
Remote Air-Cooled
Pros
--Quiet operation
--Most efficient heat removal
Cons
--More initial expense
--Difficult installation
Pros
--Cheaper to operate
--Easiest to install
Cons
--Hotter air in operating environment = less ice production
--Loud operation
Water-Cooled
Pros
--Quiet operation
--Consistent ice production
Cons
--Delay in ordering
--Harder to install
--Can be very expensive
Remote Air-Cooled
Pros
--Quiet operation
--Most efficient heat removal
Cons
--More initial expense
--Difficult installation
Guide created: 08/30/06 (updated 04/08/08)

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