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HVAC, Plumbing, Electrical, or other field serviceRepair and Maintenance Decisions3MediumField Technician$ implied

Refrigeration technician needs a fast method to melt ice from walk-in evaporators without causing water overflow, especially in units without floor drains.

No purpose-built tool or method to quickly melt ice while controlling water runoff in walk-in coolers/freezers without floor drains.

Severity

3Medium

Willingness to Pay

implied

Added

Apr 24, 2026

Workarounds Described

slowly melts ice with pans to catch water
vacuums and mops up water after

App Concept

IceMelt Control Kit

A portable, heated drain pan and hose system that attaches to the evaporator to catch and redirect meltwater during defrosting. Includes a low-profile heating mat to accelerate ice melting without flooding the floor.

Key Features

Heated collection pan with adjustable height
Flexible hose to drain into bucket or sink
Low-profile heating mat for ice contact
Portable and easy to set up in tight spaces

Target Users: HVAC/R field technicians servicing walk-in coolers and freezers in commercial kitchens, warehouses, and grocery stores.

Revenue Model: $199 one-time purchase for the kit; replacement parts and accessories sold separately

Existing Solutions Mentioned

pans to catch watervacuummop

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