Keywords: Ice Maker (5880685531).jpg One of four types tested by NIST researchers this top-mount refrigerator freezer was outfitted with three thermocouples in each compartment sampling the temperature every 30 seconds In all units tested electric heaters used to free ice from molds accounted for about three-quarters of ice-maker energy consumption Credit NIST Disclaimer Any mention of commercial products within NIST web pages is for information only; it does not imply recommendation or endorsement by NIST Use of NIST Information These World Wide Web pages are provided as a public service by the National Institute of Standards and Technology NIST With the exception of material marked as copyrighted information presented on these pages is considered public information and may be distributed or copied Use of appropriate byline/photo/image credits is requested https //www flickr com/photos/usnistgov/5880685531/ Ice Maker 2010-03-15 15 03 https //www flickr com/people/63059536 N06 National Institute of Standards and Technology PD-USGov National Institute of Standards and Technology https //flickr com/photos/63059536 N06/5880685531 2016-09-07 02 52 51 United States Government Work Fridge Freezers Ice machines Ice cubes |