Hello everyone,
I am currently considering buying a side-by-side refrigerator with an ice maker for my new kitchen.
A friend of mine, who has had one for years, mentioned that the ice cubes always taste musty. The special thing in his case is that he uses well water.
My question is: Is this normal? Do ice cubes tend to taste musty if they remain in the machine for some time, or is it more likely caused by the well water?
What are your experiences?
Thank you in advance!
I am currently considering buying a side-by-side refrigerator with an ice maker for my new kitchen.
A friend of mine, who has had one for years, mentioned that the ice cubes always taste musty. The special thing in his case is that he uses well water.
My question is: Is this normal? Do ice cubes tend to taste musty if they remain in the machine for some time, or is it more likely caused by the well water?
What are your experiences?
Thank you in advance!
Bautraum201522 Jan 2018 19:04Oh, I’m very sensitive to this! I can taste and smell any food that was nearby.
So I was quite surprised when our side-by-side refrigerator with a direct water connection produces ice cubes that are completely odor- and taste-neutral! Well, it’s worth mentioning that we use a batch of ice cubes even in winter within 3 days. It keeps producing constantly, unless you simply pause the production for a few days. But as I said, high consumption = not spending much time in the dishwasher = good ice cubes.
I don’t want to be without it anymore!!
So I was quite surprised when our side-by-side refrigerator with a direct water connection produces ice cubes that are completely odor- and taste-neutral! Well, it’s worth mentioning that we use a batch of ice cubes even in winter within 3 days. It keeps producing constantly, unless you simply pause the production for a few days. But as I said, high consumption = not spending much time in the dishwasher = good ice cubes.
I don’t want to be without it anymore!!
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toxicmolotof22 Jan 2018 20:15We also have a side-by-side refrigerator with a fixed water connection that is used regularly (5-10 cubes/day in winter, significantly more in summer) and cannot share any negative experiences, except that on 4-5 days in summer we reached the capacity limit.
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Deliverer23 Jan 2018 16:02I cannot share personal experience, but in the food service industry, it is known that salads and ice cubes are among the most critical food items (alongside minced meat) because they easily absorb bacteria and odors. Since ice cubes are generally not washed before consumption, I recommend maintaining proper hygiene and, if possible, using a refrigerator with a closed system (rather than refillable trays that hang inside the cooling compartment). Ice cubes stored in open trays should also be discarded after two weeks.
We also have a built-in ice maker in the integrated freezer with its own water supply line, and it works perfectly. One of the best features of the kitchen. Definitely worth considering for anyone who constantly needs ice cubes. The only downside is if the water quality itself is poor.
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