Frequently Asked Questions

What is a Bag of Ice Purified Water & Ice vending machine?

Bag of Ice manufactures coin, bill, debit or credit card-operated ice & purified water vending machines that dispense ice into a bag or cooler as well as purified water by the gallon that fills your customer’s containers.

How much does a 10, 16, or 20 lb. bag of ice retail for?

The retail or selling price of ice varies in different parts of the country. The average retail or selling price is:
$1.00 - $3.00 for a 10 lb. bag of ice
$1.25 - $4.00 for a 16 lb. bag of ice
$1.75 - $6.00 for a 20 lb. bag of ice

The average cost of making a 10 lb. bag of ice is only .25¢ each including the bag and utilities in most cities!

How much does Purified Water sell for?

Purified water dispensed from vending machines
usually sells for 25¢ to 35¢ per gallon.

The average cost per gallon is less than 1¢!

How much ice & purified water can me made per day?

Each Bag of Ice vending machine has different capabilities. For example, the XL1900 comes standard with one 1900 lb. ice maker to produce ice with a 600 lb storage bin (up to 60 10 lb. bags of ice). It can be ordered with an additional 1900 lb. ice maker to increase its production to 3720 lbs. of ice per day. Alternatively, the XL1900plus has a 1000 lb. storage bin capacity.

There are no generally no limits to the amount of water that can sold per day, unless you are utilizing a quantity specific reverse osmosis system.

Where are the best suited locations for ice and purified water vending businesses?

Convenience Stores- Why pay $.80 per to $1.50 per 10 lb. bag from ice vendors when you can make your own for around .25¢ per bag?

Car Wash - Car wash owners are familiar with this concept and advantages such as our lower maintenance compared to other company’s ice vending machines.

Grocery Stores- Save valuable freezer merchandising space for more products to sell.

RV / Mobile Home Parks & Camp Grounds- Make every square foot of your property profitable!

Parking Lots- Why not use your parking lot to make you money as well? Capitalize on the drive-up convenience of Bag of Ice vending machines.

Marinas - Fisherman & boating enthusiasts always start their day with a chest full of ice!

Strip Centers - Bag of Ice vending machines have very small foot prints, so strip center owners can make extra money without interfering with existing tenants.

Obviously, the locations best suited for Bag of Ice vending machines are those that have good visibility and traffic.

What is my potential income from a Bag of Ice water & ice vending machine?

Income is heavily dependent upon the location & visibility of your vending machine. Most locations such as those previously mentioned are capable of selling 30 or more bags of ice per day.

Net profits are generally up to $1.75 per 10 lb. bag of ice and $1.70 per 5 gal of purified water depending upon utilities costs in your area. To get a better gauge, please contact your utilities company for current pricing.

In contrast, convenience stores and service stations pay $.80 to $1.50 per bag of ice in addition to high refrigeration costs as their ice chest is always on with no stand by mode. In addition, they are unable to vend purified water.

Your sales consultant will provide you with our Profit Generator to help you better estimate your potential income.

Besides the price of the vending machine, what other initial costs are involved?

Other cost associated with your initial cost are reasonable shipping and set up charges for plumbing and electrical. Since they vary by location, please call us for a quote.

When you say the Bag of Ice vending machines are Smart-Tech, what do you mean?

Bag of Ice is proud to be the Smartest purified water & ice vending machine being manufactured. Our research and development team employ technologies that make our ice and purified water vending machine the best on the market.

What kind of attention is required?

Regularly

Quarterly

Yearly


What is the life expectancy of our purified water & ice vending machines?

With proper maintenance and basic repair of the Ice Maker, you could expect 20 years or more service from a Bag of Ice vending machine.

What kind of warranty is provided by Bag of Ice on the XL1900 purified water & ice vending machine?

Bag of Ice vending machines have a one year limited warranty. The warranty is 12 months for non-electrical parts and 90 days on electrical parts. The warranty does not cover shipping or labor. The Hoshizaki ice maker has a separate and extensive factory warranty. Hoshizaki has a network of factory trained representatives enabling to service ice machines throughout the United States. In addition, many of the individual components have their own warranties.