Hoshizaki AM-50BAJ 15" UL Listed Built-In Self Contained Ice Maker With 55 lbs
- Ice Maker
- 22 pounds
- Stainless Steel
- 115 pounds
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How it ranks among the 114 ice makers we track
4.0★ across 21 Amazon ratings, Bayesian-smoothed toward the category average.
21 Amazon ratings, weighted on a log scale so huge counts don't drown everything.
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Overview
The Hoshizaki AM-50BAJ is a 15 inch built-in, self-contained ice maker that produces top hat style ice cubes and holds up to 22 lbs in its own storage bin. It runs on a standard 115v household circuit with a 6 ft cord and NEMA 5-15 plug, and is UL approved for outdoor installation.
As a self-contained unit it does not need a separate remote condenser, so it can go under a counter indoors or outdoors within its rated conditions. Hoshizaki rates output at up to 51 lbs of ice per 24 hours, and reviewers who have owned several brands of under-counter ice makers over the years single this one out as the most reliable.
- 15 inch built-in self-contained ice maker
- Up to 51 lbs of ice per 24 hours
- 22 lbs built-in storage capacity
- UL approved for outdoor use
Who it's for
Suits a home bar, outdoor kitchen or vacation property that wants a compact, plug-in ice maker with real storage capacity. Less suited to anyone on reverse osmosis treated water without a plan to monitor the evaporator plate for wear, based on one owner's experience.
What buyers say
From Amazon customer reviews.
Owners who have used several brands of under-counter ice makers call this one the most reliable and praise the top hat ice quality, and installation reads as straightforward for most buyers. Complaints center on noise during operation, a door handle with rough cut edges, one reported unit that arrived defective with slow warranty response, and one long-term owner on reverse osmosis treated water who traced black specs in the ice to evaporator plate wear.
Strengths and trade-offs
Drawn from this product's published specifications.
- Reliable brand reputation among owners with multiple under-counter units
- Up to 51 lbs of ice production per day
- 22 lbs of built-in storage
- UL approved for outdoor installation
Specifications
| Brand | Hoshizaki |
|---|---|
| Model | AM-50BAJ |
| Dimensions & fit | |
| Item Weight | 115 pounds |
| Item Dimensions D x W x H | 22.5 × 15 × 33.5 inches |
| Capacity & performance | |
| Capacity | 22 pounds |
| Power & efficiency | |
| Voltage | 115 volts |
| Construction & materials | |
| Material Type | Stainless Steel |
| Included components | |
| Included Components | Ice Maker With Bin |
| Warranty & support | |
| Warranty Description | 2 years |
| Other details | |
| Refrigerant | R134a |
| Ice Production per Day | 51 Pounds |
| Part Number | AM-50BAE |
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How it compares
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|---|---|---|---|
| Hoshizaki AM-50BAJ 15" UL Listed Built-In Self Contained Ice Maker With 55 lbsThis product | 4.0 / 5 | 21 | 2.7 / 5 |
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Questions about the Hoshizaki AM-50BAJ
Common buyer questions answered straight from the product spec data - no fluff, no "it depends".
Does the Hoshizaki AM-50BAJ need a separate condenser unit?
No, it is self-contained with its own air-cooled condenser built in.
Can it be installed outdoors?
Yes, it is UL approved for outdoor use.
What type of ice does it make?
It produces top hat style full ice cubes.