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Compare COTLIN IM Series Ice Makers
Compare three drainless crescent ice makers and one premium ultra-clear bullet ice model in the same 15-inch undercounter family. This page should help shoppers start with drain setup first, then move into ice type, daily output, storage, and fit.
Compare by What Matters Most
Start with drain setup, then compare ice type, daily output, storage, and best-fit use cases across the four IM Series models currently in scope.
Key Specs
Drain Setup
No drain needed
No drain needed
No drain needed
Gravity drain required
Daily Production
25 lbs/day
22 lbs/day
15 lbs/day
52 lbs/day
Ice Storage
22 lbs
22 lbs
12 lbs
26 lbs
Ice Type
Crescent Ice
Crescent Ice
Crescent Ice
Ultra-Clear Bullet Ice
Ice Making Cycle
8 Pcs/15-20 Mins/Cycle
12 Pcs/15-20 Mins/Cycle
8 Pcs/15-20 Mins/Cycle
28 Pcs/25-30 Mins/Cycle
Installation & Fit
Installation Type
Built-in / Undercounter
Built-in / Undercounter
Built-in / Undercounter
Built-in / Undercounter
Height / Cabinet Fit
33.8" H - Standard undercounter height
27.8" H - Low-profile fit
24.8" H - Compact / shortest fit
34" H - Standard undercounter height
Dimensions (Depth without handle)
14.9(W) x 15.0(D) x 33.8(H) in
14.9(W) x 17.8(D) x 27.8(H) in
14.9(W) x 17(D) x 24.8(H) in
14.9(W) x 20.7(D) x 34(H) in
Dimensions (Depth with handle)
14.9(W) x 18.5(D) x 33.8(H) in
14.9(W) x 19.7(D) x 27.8(H) in
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14.9(W) x 22.6(D) x 34(H) in
Best For
Kitchen upgrades, home bars, RV-friendly installs
Daily household ice, kitchen bars, flexible built-in use
Lighter daily use, smaller spaces, secondary installs
Home bar, wet bar, entertaining spaces
Water Supply
Portable water line
Portable water line
Portable water line
Water + drain planning required
Drainless vs Drain-Required
For IMC25BI, IMC22, and IMC20, the real advantage is not just the ice itself. It is the easier installation path without a dedicated drain requirement. IMB55BI belongs on the same compare page, but it should be understood as the premium clear-ice branch with different installation planning.
What drainless means for your setup
If you are looking at IMC25BI, IMC22, or IMC20, the biggest advantage is not just the ice itself. You get a simpler installation path, easier replacement planning, and a more approachable built-in upgrade for kitchens, bars, RVs, and everyday home spaces.
Why IMB55BI is a different choice
IMB55BI belongs in the same IM Series family, but it gives you a different experience. Choose it if you want ultra-clear bullet ice and a more premium drink setup, and you are comfortable with a drain-required installation path.
