True Residential Ice Makers

True Residential Ice Makers at Plesser's Appliances

True Residential ice makers, available at Plesser's Appliances, bring commercial ice production into the home bar or kitchen. Hand-built in St. Louis, Missouri, these undercounter units produce and store ice on demand with the same construction standards and made-to-order finishes found across the True lineup, so an ice maker can be specified as part of a cabinetry run rather than added as an afterthought.

Dedicated Ice Production On Demand
A standalone ice maker produces far more ice per day than the ice compartment in a refrigerator, and it does so without taking capacity away from food storage. For entertaining, that is the difference between running out mid-evening and having a full bin ready. Daily production and storage capacity vary by model, so confirm both against the spec sheet for your application.

Ice Quality and Clarity
Ice from a dedicated machine freezes differently than ice from a refrigerator tray, producing a denser, clearer cube that melts more slowly and dilutes a drink less. For a home bar, that is the practical reason to specify a standalone unit. Cube style and production method vary by model — verify which your unit produces before ordering.

Undercounter Installation and Front Venting
True ice makers install at counter height, built into a cabinetry run or placed freestanding. Front-grille venting allows a flush installation surrounded by finished panels without compromising airflow. Ice production generates more heat than refrigeration alone, so front-grille clearance is not optional — confirm cutout dimensions and required clearance on the spec sheet before framing.

Color and Hardware Customization
True offers standard and custom colors paired with hardware in stainless steel, matte black, brushed bronze, chrome, and antique brass, with panel-ready configurations on select models. Every unit is finished to order, so an ice maker specified alongside a True beverage center or undercounter refrigerator matches exactly rather than approximately.

Plumbing, Drainage, and Installation Planning
Ice makers require more rough-in than other undercounter units: a dedicated circuit, a water supply line, and depending on the model, a floor drain or condensate pump. Whether a drain is required is the single most consequential spec to confirm before cabinetry and flooring are finished. Talk to the team at Plesser's Appliances about widths, water and drain requirements, filtration, and hinge orientation so the rough-in is right the first time.