Commercial ice machines are the large, industrial-sized machines commonly found in restaurants, convenience stores, and hotels that produce large blocks of ice for public use. Industrial ice machines are generally larger than home or commercial ice machines.

These machines can produce hundreds of pounds of ice daily or even several tons. Industrial ice machines are often manually or remotely controlled and provide various functions in addition to making ice, such as controlling the temperature of the product being stored in them. Industrial ice machines are often large enough to produce ice cubes, nuggets, or larger blocks.