Kasco De-Icer
Keep Your Dock, Boat, and Pond Ice-Free with the Kasco De-Icer
The Kasco De-Icer is a submersible ice-prevention unit designed to keep open water around your dock, boat, marina, or pond all winter long. The propeller pulls warmer, deeper water up to the surface and pushes ice formation outward, maintaining a clear, ice-free zone up to 50 ft in diameter around the unit. Three motor sizes (1/2, 3/4, and 1 HP) cover everything from a single-slip dock up through a full marina or large fish pond. Marina operators run them under boat slips to keep hulls and pilings out of solid ice; pond owners drop them near the deepest part of a koi pond to keep an oxygen exchange point open all winter.
Beyond ice prevention, the upward water circulation pulls oxygen-rich water to the surface, which gives fish a fighting chance to survive when the rest of the pond freezes over. The motor is a sealed submersible unit; the cord is UL, CSA, and NEC approved for direct underwater use; and every unit ships with two 20 ft braided mooring ropes for suspended operation. A 3-year warranty on the motor is standard. Most owners drop the unit in the water once in the fall and let it run unattended until spring thaw, especially when paired with an optional thermostat that cycles power only on the coldest nights.
Pick your motor from 1/2 HP (2400D) up through 1 HP (4400HD), pick 115V or 230V where both are available, and pair it with a 25, 50, 100, 150, or 200 ft submersible power cord. Optional Universal Mount Kit, Industrial Mount Kit (stainless and galvanized for harsh environments), and C-10 or C-20 thermostat controllers are sold separately. Pair the Universal Mount Kit with a residential dock when you want an adjustable angle, or step up to the Industrial Mount Kit on a marina or commercial pier where the unit will see harsher conditions season after season. Free shipping on every De-Icer.
The Kasco De-Icer keeps a clear ice-free zone up to 50 ft in diameter around your dock, boat, or pond. 1/2 HP through 1 HP. Built for winter use. Pulls warmer water up from below to disrupt the freezing cycle. Also circulates oxygen-rich water that helps fish survive the deepest winter freezes.
Sealed submersible motor. UL, CSA, NEC approved underwater-rated cable. Two 20 ft mooring ropes included. 3-year warranty. Drop it in once in the fall and let it run unattended until spring thaw. Minimum water depth: 4 ft below the unit.
115V or 230V where available. Cord lengths 25 to 200 ft. Optional Universal Mount, Industrial Mount, and C-10 or C-20 thermostats sold separately. Universal Mount bolts to a residential dock; Industrial Mount is stainless and galvanized for harsh marinas. C-20 thermostat adds time-of-day scheduling on top of temperature for runtime savings.
Free shipping on every Kasco De-Icer. Optional mounts and thermostat controllers available on request. Call (470) 354-1969.

Why Choose the De-Icer by Kasco
De-Icer Unit Comparison
| 2400D (1/2 HP, 115V) | 3400D (3/4 HP, 115V) | 3400HD (3/4 HP, 230V) | 4400D (1 HP, 115V) | 4400HD (1 HP, 230V) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Voltage | 115V | 115V | 230V | 115V | 230V |
| Phase / Hertz | 1 / 60 Hz | 1 / 60 Hz | 1 / 60 Hz | 1 / 60 Hz | 1 / 60 Hz |
| Running Amps | 5.7 | 6.7 | 3.1 | 9.1 | 4.5 |
| Locked Rotor Amps | 20 | 18 | 9 | 40 | 20 |
| RPM | 1750 | 1750 | 1750 | 1750 | 1750 |
| Thrust | 31 lbs | 37 lbs | 37 lbs | 42 lbs | 42 lbs |
| Minimum Water Depth | 4 ft | 4 ft | 4 ft | 4 ft | 4 ft |
| Cord Length Options | 25-200 ft | 25-200 ft | 50-200 ft | 25-200 ft | 50-200 ft |
| Suspension Ropes | Two 20 ft included | Two 20 ft included | Two 20 ft included | Two 20 ft included | Two 20 ft included |
| Optional Mounting | Universal or Industrial | Universal or Industrial | Universal or Industrial | Universal or Industrial | Universal or Industrial |
| Optional Control Panel | C-10 or C-20 | C-10 or C-20 | C-10 or C-20 | C-10 or C-20 | C-10 or C-20 |
| Warranty | 3 yr | 3 yr | 3 yr | 3 yr | 3 yr |
See the Kasco De-Icer in Action
Requirements & What to Know Before You Buy
- Dedicated Circuit: the De-Icer does not include a thermostat or control panel by default. Wire it into a properly sized dedicated circuit with appropriate GFCI protection, or add an optional Kasco C-10 or C-20 controller.
- Power Off When Servicing: disconnect power before pulling the unit out of the water or working on the cord.
- Minimum Water Depth: 4 ft of water below the unit. Suspend it so the propeller has clearance below and the motor has clearance above.
- Mooring: two 20 ft mooring ropes are included for suspended operation. If you want to mount instead, add the Universal Mount Kit (1" pipe, customer-supplied) or Industrial Mount Kit (1.5" pipe, customer-supplied).
- Cord Routing: the included submersible cord runs from the unit to your breaker. Pick a length that reaches comfortably. UL, CSA, and NEC approved for direct underwater use.
- Voltage Selection: 1/2 HP is 115V only. 3/4 HP and 1 HP are available in both 115V and 230V (230V recommended for longer cord runs to avoid voltage drop).
- Safety Around Open Water: the open water created by the De-Icer is not safe for foot traffic. Post visible warning signs around the area, especially near docks and walkways.
- Sizing Help: Call (470) 354-1969 and we will help you match the unit to the size of the area you need to keep ice-free.
What's Included & Optional Add-Ons
- Motor Unit - 115V or 230V sealed submersible motor
- Power Cord - factory-attached submersible cord, length per your selection (25 to 200 ft). UL, CSA, and NEC approved for direct underwater use.
- Two 20 ft Mooring Ropes - for suspended operation
- Owner's Manual + Sizing Chart - linked below
- Optional Universal Mount Kit - bolts to dock or piling; customer-supplied 1" pipe required. Sold separately.
- Optional Industrial Mount Kit - stainless and galvanized for harsh environments; customer-supplied 1.5" / 40 mm pipe required. Sold separately.
- Optional C-10 Thermostat Controller - air-temperature switch. Sold separately.
- Optional C-20 Time + Temperature Controller - combined thermostat and daily timer. Sold separately.
- Warranty - 3 years on the motor
Kasco Pond De-Icer Specifications
| Manufacturer | Kasco |
| Model | De-Icer |
| Type | Submersible ice-prevention unit (dock / boat / pond) |
| Motor Options | 1/2 HP (2400D), 3/4 HP (3400D/3400HD), 1 HP (4400D/4400HD) |
| Voltage Options | 115V on 1/2 HP, 3/4 HP, and 1 HP; 230V on 3/4 HP and 1 HP |
| Phase / Frequency | Single-phase, 60 Hz |
| Total Configurations | 23 across HP, voltage, and cord length |
| Ice-Free Zone | Up to 50 ft in diameter around the unit |
| Thrust | 31 lbs (1/2 HP) / 37 lbs (3/4 HP) / 42 lbs (1 HP) |
| Min Water Depth | 4 ft below the unit |
| Cord Length Options | 25, 50, 100, 150, or 200 ft (availability varies) |
| Cord Rating | UL, CSA, and NEC approved for direct underwater use |
| Mooring Ropes | Two 20 ft braided suspension ropes (included) |
| Optional Universal Mount Kit | Bolts to dock or piling; customer-supplied 1" threaded pipe |
| Optional Industrial Mount Kit | Stainless steel and galvanized for harsh environments; customer-supplied 1.5" / 40 mm pipe |
| Optional Control Panel | C-10 (air-temp thermostat) or C-20 (time + temperature controller). Sold separately. |
| Applications | Docks, marinas, boat slips, pilings, koi ponds, lake homes, golf course water features |
| Warranty | 3 years on the motor |
Manuals
View the De-Icer Owner's Manual
Open the 2400D (1/2 HP, 115V) Product Sheet
Open the 3400D (3/4 HP, 115V) Product Sheet
Open the 3400HD (3/4 HP, 230V) Product Sheet