Spring is on its way and so is the shave ice season. To celebrate, we’ve created a list that covers all the reasons why we love block ice shavers.

Block Ice Shavers Create High Quality Product

Have you ever wondered how Hawaiian shave ice is able to be so light and fluffy? If you’ve ever tried to recreate the dessert phenomenon on your own with a household blender and refrigerator ice cubes, you’ve definitely seen the difference in quality. So how does shave ice get its snow like texture? The answer: block ice.

Block ice provides a large surface area of ice that allows block ice shavers to shave long and thin strips of ice that create a snow like texture. In the case of your blender at home, the ice was just being crushed, which creates a product more like the Texas invented snow cone or a convenience store slush drink. Because block ice shavers are able to produce very thin ice shavings, the ice behaves more like snow and is able to better hold syrup and other flavorings. 

Block Ice Shavers Are High Output

Spring and summer are the peak operating months for any shave ice business owner. Warm weather and action-packed outdoor activities are the perfect recipe for summoning a customer base in need of fast and fun refreshment, which means you need a shave ice machine that is capable of meeting demand.

Block ice shavers like the Hatsuyuki HF-50DC Block Ice Shaver are capable of producing 4.6 pounds of shave ice per minute with an electric connection, or 400 servings of shave ice per overnight charge. For brick and mortar operations or shave ice businesses on the go, block ice shavers are built to handle a constant influx of customers from open to close. Rather than worrying about keeping up with demand, block ice shavers allow you to focus on service and product quality to create the perfect shave ice experience. 

Block Ice Shavers Are Made to Last

Home shave ice machines are a very common product. Usually aimed at families with children, you can find shave ice machines anywhere from kitchen appliances to toy sections at your local department store. However, these machines are often cheaply made with plastic parts that break down after one or two uses. Additionally, these machines produce something more akin to a snow cone as they don’t utilize the necessary blades for authentic shave ice.

In comparison, block ice shavers are designed with functionality and longevity in mind. To create finely shaved ice, block ice shavers utilize blades that are custom designed to handle repeated use without losing product quality. The electronic portions of block ice shavers can stand up to the stress of daily use and continually provide enough power to keep the shave ice thin and fluffy.

Block Ice Shavers Can Be Repaired

In recent years, it has become more difficult to modify and repair our own appliances. When a part breaks, corporations prefer to try and sell an entirely new and upgraded product rather than perform repairs on the original. When new parts are offered, they usually require a specialist to install them and repair cost tends to outweigh the original value of the appliance.

This is not true in the case of block ice shavers. Creating authentic shave ice can put a lot of stress on a block ice shaver. Blades need to be replaced as they are worn down and various other machinery parts can start to fail from daily wear and tear. However, block ice shavers are built with these conditions in mind. For example, replacement parts for Hatsuyuki block ice shavers are easily accessible and commercially available for shave ice machine owners. Rather than needing to reinvest in entirely new machines, owners can provide upkeep as needed and keep down overall maintenance costs. 

Your One Stop Shave Ice Shop

Ready to upgrade to a block ice shaver? Real Hawaiian Ice has you covered with Hatsuyuki brand block ice shavers and replacement parts.