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What are the various parts needed for an ice machine?

The various parts needed for an ice machine include:

1. Compressor: The compressor is the heart of the ice machine. It compresses the refrigerant gas and circulates it through the system.

2. Condenser: The condenser is a heat exchanger that cools the refrigerant gas and turns it into a liquid.

3. Expansion valve: The expansion valve controls the flow of refrigerant into the evaporator.

4. Evaporator: The evaporator is a heat exchanger that absorbs heat from the water and turns it into ice.

5. Water filter: The water filter removes impurities from the water before it enters the ice machine.

6. Ice bin: The ice bin stores the ice that is produced by the ice machine.

7. Drain: The drain allows water to drain from the ice machine.

8. Electrical controls: The electrical controls regulate the operation of the ice machine.

9. Ice cube trays: These are usually plastic and are where the water will freeze into ice.

10. Solenoid valve: This part controls the flow of water into the ice cube trays.

11. Harvestor: This part removes the ice cubes from the trays.

12. Pump: This part pumps water to and from the machine.

13. Motor: This part powers the harvestor and pump.

14. Housing: This part encases the ice machine and protects the components from damage.