Last verified against the primary source on Sep 19, 2026.
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.
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As of Not yet verifiedWhat can make the cheap machine expensive?
OEM Water Pump & Motor Assembly, 120V, 50/60HZ (Ice-O-Matic #9161076-01S) lists at $581.59 on Parts Town, a high-cost part confirming this is a documented, non-trivial failure point on this ice machine line. A weak or failed water pump directly reduces ice production and can cause hollow or malformed cubes.
$582–$582OEM Thermostat, Hi Temp (Ice-O-Matic #9041087-04) lists at $84.74 on Parts Town and is listed on the ICE0500 parts page. Ice-O-Matic's ice machine troubleshooting guide (written for the related CIM cuber series, sharing the same high-temperature safety control and purge-valve architecture used on the ICE series) notes: "High temperature safety control is open – When the high temperature control is open, have an authorized technician remedy the issue," listed as a cause of the machine not running, and separately: "Hot gas valve is leaking – If the hot gas valve leaks during freezing, you'll need to have the valve replaced," listed as a cause of the machine not making ice.
$85–$85My Price: $ 581.59 ... List Price: $ 581.59 ... Manufacturer #: 9161076-01S ... Parts Town #: ICE9161076-01S
Common questions
What fails on the Ice-O-Matic ICE0500?
The most cited concerns in our evidence record: Water pump & motor assembly, High-temperature safety thermostat. See the risk breakdown above for details and sources.
Key parts and observed prices
| Part | Part # | Observed price | As of |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ice O Matic 9161076-01S Water Pump & Motor Assembly, 120V, 50/60HZ, 1300/1550RPM | Parts Town #ICE9161076-01S, Mfr #9161076-01S | $581.59 | 2026-09-19 |
| Ice O Matic 9041087-04 Thermostat, Hi Temp | Parts Town #ICE9041087-04, Mfr #9041087-04 | $84.74 | 2026-09-19 |
Prices are point-in-time observations from the linked seller pages, not quotes. Availability and pricing change.
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From the research record
- REPAIR PART (2026-09-19): Ice O Matic 9161076-01S Water Pump & Motor Assembly, 120V, 50/60HZ, 1300/1550RPM (Parts Town #ICE9161076-01S, Mfr #9161076-01S): $581.59 https://www.partstown.com/p/ice-o-matic/ice9161076-01s
- REPAIR PART (2026-09-19): Ice O Matic 9041087-04 Thermostat, Hi Temp (Parts Town #ICE9041087-04, Mfr #9041087-04): $84.74 https://www.partstown.com/p/ice-o-matic/ice9041087-04
Sources
- Ice O Matic 9161076-01S Water Pump & Motor Assembly | Parts Townparts-retailer · verified-primary
- Ice O Matic 9041087-04 Thermostat, Hi Temp | Parts Townparts-retailer · verified-primary
- Ice O Matic ICE0500 Parts & Manualsparts-retailer · verified-primary
- Ice-O-Matic Ice Machine Troubleshootingmanual · verified-secondary
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