Hoshizaki DCM-271BAH-OS
- Ice Maker
- 257 pounds
- Stainless Steel
- 154 pounds
- Better rated than 91%
A high-output commercial dispenser for settings that need hands-free cubelet ice and water throughout the day.
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How it ranks among the 114 ice makers we track
5.0★ across 1 Amazon ratings, Bayesian-smoothed toward the category average.
1 Amazon ratings, weighted on a log scale so huge counts don't drown everything.
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Overview
The Hoshizaki DCM-271BAH-OS is a commercial cubelet ice and water dispenser rated to produce about 257 lbs of nugget-style ice per day, with a built-in storage bin and hands-free LED sensor dispensing.
This is food-service equipment, not a countertop unit, so the output figures reflect commercial demand rather than home use. The hands-free sensor is designed to work even with opaque cups, and the CleanCycle24 design runs a scheduled purge to help keep the dispensing path sanitary.
- Cubelet nugget-style ice
- Air-cooled condenser
- LED remote sensor detection
- CleanCycle24 purge design
Who it's for
Suited to restaurants, cafes, break rooms or offices that need continuous cubelet ice and water on demand. Not intended for a home kitchen with modest daily ice needs.
Strengths and trade-offs
Drawn from this product's published specifications.
- Produces roughly 257 lbs of ice per day
- Hands-free dispensing works with opaque cups
- Built-in 10 lb storage bin
- Automated purge cycle for sanitation
- Commercial-scale output beyond most home needs
Performance notes
The air-cooled condenser and LED remote sensor detect containers, including opaque cups, to trigger hands-free dispensing, while the CleanCycle24 design runs a short purge cycle as part of its sanitation routine.
Specifications
| Brand | Hoshizaki |
|---|---|
| Model | DCM-271BAH-OS |
| Dimensions & fit | |
| Item Weight | 154 pounds |
| Item Dimensions D x W x H | 24.2 × 16.1 × 31.7 inches |
| Capacity & performance | |
| Capacity | 257 pounds |
| Power & efficiency | |
| Voltage | 127 volts |
| Construction & materials | |
| Material Type | Stainless Steel |
| Included components | |
| Included Components | Ice Maker Dispenser |
| Other details | |
| Refrigerant | R404a |
| Ice Production per Day | 257 Pounds |
| Part Number | DCM-271BAH-OS |
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How it compares
This product against the closest alternatives we track in ice makers.
| Product | Amazon rating | Ratings | ProductDome score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hoshizaki DCM-271BAH-OSThis product | 5.0 / 5 | 1 | 2.7 / 5 |
| FRIGIDAIRE EFIC128AMZBLK Compact Countertop Ice MakerFrigidaire | 4.4 / 5 | 16,910 | 4.3 / 5 |
| EUHOMY Nugget Ice Maker CountertopEUHOMY | 4.4 / 5 | 4,660 | 4.3 / 5 |
| GoveeLife Smart Countertop Ice MakersGoveeLife | 4.3 / 5 | 2,199 | 4.2 / 5 |
| Deco Rapid Portable Automatic Electric Countertop Ice MakerDeco Gear | 4.4 / 5 | 2,200 | 4.1 / 5 |
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Questions about the Hoshizaki DCM-271BAH-OS
Common buyer questions answered straight from the product spec data - no fluff, no "it depends".
How much ice does the Hoshizaki DCM-271BAH-OS make per day?
About 257 lbs of cubelet nugget ice daily.
Does the DCM-271BAH-OS dispense water as well as ice?
Yes, it is an ice and water dispenser.
Is the DCM-271BAH-OS hands-free?
Yes, an LED remote sensor allows hands-free dispensing, including with opaque containers.