Ice-O-Matic ICE0500 vs Scotsman NS0922
Two used ice machine options, compared on the numbers that decide it: used price, the failure that costs the most, and recall exposure. Every figure links back to its sourced record.
| Ice-O-Matic ICE0500 | Scotsman NS0922 | |
|---|---|---|
| Used price (observed) | Priced by repair part (see page) | Priced by repair part (see page) |
| Category | ice machine | ice machine |
| Top documented risk | Water pump & motor assembly (high) | Bin-level photo-eye sensor set (medium) |
| Recall status | None found | None found |
| Our verdict | inspect | inspect |
| Full record | ICE0500 details → | NS0922 details → |
The bottom line
Ice-O-Matic ICE0500: Very common modular cube-ice machine head with active OEM parts support (water pump/motor assembly ~$582, hi-temp thermostat ~$85); Ice-O-Matic's high-temp safety control and purge-valve mechanisms are documented failure points on this product family, so run a full harvest cycle and check for water leaks before buying used.
Scotsman NS0922: Popular nugget-ice head with active OEM parts support (water level sensor ~$37, bin-level photo-eye sensor set ~$255); Scotsman's own service manual requires the photo-eyes and water probes to be manually cleaned twice a year and flags scale/blockage on either as a direct cause of overfill, no-ice, or bin-code faults, so confirm the ice level shuts off properly and the reservoir probes are clean before buying used.
Both records show every price, failure mode and recall check with the source. Open the full record for the inspection checklist before you buy: Ice-O-Matic ICE0500 · Scotsman NS0922.