A good place to find information on ice makers would be Consumer Reports online. They have product information, reviews and ratings from experts and consumers.
There are a lot of informative articles about ice makers that you can find in books at the library. You can also look for reviews about ice makers to see which one has the best features and consumers buy the most.
There are several sites where you can find info on ice makers. Some examples are www.icemakerdirect.com, and www.icemachineclearance.com, www.icemachinesdirect.com.au
Hoshizaki ice makers are available through the retail site, and can be purchased here. These ice makers can also be found here http://www.hoshizaki.com/
Portable ice makers can be found in many places. Sears has many portable ice makers. You can stop buy a local Sears to check out their merchandise, or you can go to their website Sears.com to see if there is anything that catches your eye.
Some options for ice makers that do not require a drain include portable countertop ice makers, undercounter ice makers with built-in reservoirs, and ice makers with self-contained drainage systems.
Hoshizaki ice machines are used to make ice. Actually, they are industrial size ice makers so you typically wouldn't find them at a home but more at restaurant and other business establishments.
You can always check out popular store websites such as Target.com, Kmart.com or Walmart.com. They may even have reviews from other customers on ice makers.
Residential ice makers can be purchased from Sears, Target, or special ordered through almost any plumbing service. Many refrigeration units come with an ice maker pre-installed.
There are some electric ice cream makers that are energy efficient. These types have a reduce motor amperage to save more energy.
Portable ice makers can be found in many places. At ones home, business, backyard, party venues and more. A standard refrigerator can't always keep up with the amount of ice needed so a portable ice maker is a good option to keep the masses cool.
You can find commercial ice makers combines with soda machines at stores like the Home Depot or Lowe's. If not, they can direct you to an outside company.
you can purhcase ice makers from any site online; i would suggest trying amazon and ebay; but, you might as well buy a whole new refrigerator for the savings.