The Importance of Cleaning and Sanitizing Commercial Ice Machines

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Nothing is worse than dirty, smelly, and foul-tasting ice, and in most cases, it’s a direct result of a lack of cleaning, sanitizing, and routine water filter changes. At Capital Equipment, we’ve seen some pretty dirty ice machines over the years and have helped ensure that hundreds of them get professionally cleaned, sanitized, and back to making quality, clean ice.

Commercial Ice Machine Service and Repair in Kansas City, St Joseph, and Leavenworth, KS

As each business and industry is unique, cleaning and sanitizing schedules tend to vary based on the amount of ice used, the environment that the ice equipment is located, and the type of ice machines that determines how frequently service is needed. For example, an ice machine in a warehouse or industrial setting will likely need to be cleaned and sanitized more often than ice equipment in a small office. This is because hundreds of hands come in contact with the ice machines daily while there are also contaminates in the air, which can easily end up in the ice bins. Also, most of the Midwest is a hard water area meaning that there are excessive minerals in the water, which over time can begin to build up and hinder efficiency on internal parts, water lines, water dispensers, and water filters in commercial ice machines. For smaller business environments, ice machines, in many cases, need to be professionally cleaned every few months; however, the exterior of the equipment should be cleaned more regularly, especially when you consider that metal surfaces can harbor germs and bacteria if not addressed.

clean-and-sanitize-ice-machine-bin-commercial-ice-machines — Ice bins are one of the most important components to keep clean and sanitized as they come in constant contact with human hands and other airborne objects that could contain bacteria and contaminate the ice.

Hotels and hospital ice machines often need a more frequent cleaning and service schedule as they tend to get a lot of use by many different people and, particularly in health care settings, are exposed to a wide array of potential contaminates. At Capital Equipment, we understand that each and every business is unique in its ice needs which is why we customize a cleaning, sanitizing, and service schedule to ensure there is always clean, quality ice in their bins. Call us today for all of your ice needs in the greater Kansas City area at (913) 683-8972 or CLICK HERE FOR OUR CONTACT FORM.

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Routine Service and Maintenance For Commercial Ice Machines

Just like your car or truck, commercial ice machines require routine maintenance and service to perform at an optimal level and make quality ice. But unlike your automobile, ice machines are more often than not running 24 hours a day, 7 days a week which means that components can and do wear out without warning.

Commercial Ice Machine Repair, Service, and Cleaning in Kansas City

At Capital Equipment, our licensed, factory-trained, and fully insured service technicians help make sure that our customers’ ice machines and running smooth, produce adequate ice, and proactively inspect the equipment to avoid any mechanical breakdown surprises. Whether your commercial ice machine isn’t making ice at all, producing less cloudy/milky ice, or the ice tastes or smells funny, the service technicians at Captial Equipment can quickly pinpoint the issue and, more importantly, correct it quickly. We perform routine maintenance and cleaning services like replacing water filters, sanitizing ice bins, making sure proper temperatures are set, and ensuring the water lines and cleaned and unclogged. But sometimes, commercial ice machines need replacement parts, and our warehouse is always stocked with the most common parts to get our customers’ ice equipment back up and running in no time. From compressors, water lines, and water curtains to temperature sensors, ice bins, and evaporators, the ice machine service technicians can ensure that you get the right OEM replacement parts for your brand and, more importantly, get them installed quickly. The life expectancy of commercial ice machines relies heavily on making sure the equipment receives factory-recommended maintenance, service, and cleaning.

Capital Equipment makes it easy and hassle-free to prolong the life of your business’ ice machines with factory-trained, fully licensed, and insured technicians that know every square inch of your machine and more about how to keep it running smoothly for years to come. Call us today for all of your commercial ice machine repair, service, and cleaning needs in the greater Kansas City area at (913) 683-8972 or CLICK HERE FOR OUR CONTACT FORM.

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September 2, 2021

Professional Cleaning and Service For Commercial Ice Machines

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Keeping your commercial ice machines professionally serviced and cleaned will most certainly extend the life of the equipment and ensure that they produce quality, clean ice. In the greater Kansas City area, Capital Equipment helps businesses big and small do just that. With technicians that are factory trained, licensed, and insured t work on ice machine manufacturers like Follet, Ice-O-Matic, Hoshizaki, Manitowoc, Kold-Draft, Scotsman, and Ice Maid, we have Kansas City covered with responsive service, repair, maintenance, cleaning service when you need it so that business owners can focus on running their business not whether or not their ice equipment is running.

Commercial Ice Machine Service, Cleaning, and Repair in Kansas City, St Joseph, and Overland Park

We know every square inch of ice machines where gunk can easily hide so that when you hire Capital Equipment to clean or sanitize your ice equipment, you can rest assure that it is done right and, more importantly, thoroughly. Our service and repair technicians can help with everything from troubleshooting long harvest cycles, addressing and clearing error codes to changing out water filters, deep cleaning/sanitizing ice bins, and ensuring that water lines are clear of debris. With most of the Kansas City area and Midwest having hard water, it’s important to ensure that commercial ice machines are cleaned and serviced regularly as calcium, and other mineral buildups can hinder quality ice production. Capital Equipment can help your business determine how and when to service your ice equipment regularly.

commercial-ice-machine-cleaning-service-repair-Kansas-City — Regularly cleaning and sanitizing your commercial ice machines are an easy and obvious way to keep quality ice in your bins.

We’ve worked with hundreds of businesses and organizations in the greater Kansas City area and even some outlying communities like St Joseph, Lawrence, Leavenworth, and Lansing, but we never cut corners on delivering the highest quality customer service because we know that quality ice and ice machines are important. We understand that different parts of the Kansas City metro area are under varying guidelines pertaining to COVID-19. We know and understand each area’s mandates and abide by them for the safety of our staff and the businesses we work with. For professional commercial ice machine cleaning, service, and/or repairs in the greater Kansas City area, call Capital Equipment at (913) 683-8972 or CLICK HERE FOR OUR ONLINE CONTACT FORM.

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August 4, 2021

Need Ice Machine Repair Or Service in Kansas City?

Summer is hard on ice machines especially when the temperatures get hot, the humidity is downright oppressive, and people get thirsty. At Captial Equipment, our technicians are all over the Kansas City metro area making sure that our customers’ ice machine bins are full of quality, clean ice for when they need it most not just in the summertime but all year long. Unlike the big national ice equipment sales and service companies, we make sure that we are ready, able, and most importantly available because in most cases, ice machines don’t give any warning when they give out, they simply quit making ice which puts business owners in a bit of a bind.

Commercial Ice Machine Service, Repair, and Maintenance in Kansas City, Leavenworth, and Lawrence, KS

Capital Equipment’s service and repair technicians understand that ice often gets taken for granted until there is none which can be a huge problem for bars, restaurants, warehouses, hotels, offices, or any business for that matter which is why we make sure that when we working on our customers’ ice equipment, they are proactively looking for any other potential problems that could put a strain on the ice machines and address them. We refuse to cut corners on replacement parts for the ice machines and equipment we service and repair because we know that anything less than OEM parts is essentially the weakest link in any machine and simply won’t last. While most ice machine repair and service companies strive to have as many visits as possible to their customers so that they can charge more, Capital Equipment makes sure that when our technicians are at your business, your ice equipment gets fixed right the first time. We are upfront and honest about what we see that could be problematic in the future and give solid pricing to make sure it’s fixed before we leave. In other words, there are no surprises like you typically get with the big commercial ice machine dealers.

When cleaning and sanitizing commercial ice machines, our technicians understand that attention to detail is crucial as many businesses in the food industry know that the health department does not allow any room for errors and we make sure our customers’ ice equipment is in line with local health guidelines. There is no cookie-cutter approach to commercial ice machine service, repair, and maintenance which is why Capital Equipment customizes our services to each and every customer we have. If you need routine service, maintenance, cleaning, or repairs for your commercial ice equipment in the greater Kansas City area, call us at (913) 683-8972 or CLICK HERE FOR OUR ONLINE CONTACT FORM.

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December 29, 2020

Common Questions About Ice Machines

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Not everyone is an ice machine experts and at Capital Equipment, we get it, which is why we put together some of the most common questions we get from our customers about ice and ice equipment.

Commercial Ice Machines in Kansas City, Overland Park, and Shawnee, KS

For years, Capital Equipment has been the greater Kansas City area’s commercial ice machine experts and our goal is and always has been to help educate our customers to make sure that they have the right ice equipment for their businesses.

What are the best commercial ice machines?

There are quite literally hundreds of ice machine manufacturers with new ones popping up each year but the problem is that many of them aren’t built for the long haul and when you have an obscure brand, replacement parts can be hard to come by. At Capital Equipment, we recommend well known and well established commercial ice machine brands that have a proven history of being reliable and for making the highest quality ice. Capital Equipment recommends Hoshizaki, Scotsman, Manitowoc, and Ice-O-Matic ice machines as they have proved to be durable and reliable for years for all types of businesses.

How often should ice machines be cleaned and sanitized?

Many commercial ice machine manufacturers have different recommendations but overall a good rule of thumb would be about every 3 months. However, larger ice machines that see more individuals using them and thousands of pounds of ice produced may need to be cleaned more frequently. Particularly with COVID-19 continuing to spread, cleaning and sanitizing commercial ice machines should be much more frequently especially if a large number of people are coming in contact with the equipment. Also, when a boil order is issued for the city where your business is located it’s generally a good idea to clean and sanitize your commercial ice machines as well as change the water filter.

How often should the water filter be changed on a commercial ice machine?

As stated above, it is highly recommended that water filters be changed immediately if a boil order has been issued in your area but under normal circumstances most commercial ice machine manufacturers recommend every six months but equipment that is in heavily use may require more frequent changeouts. It’s best to make sure that water filters are changed out on a predetermined schedule to ensure quality, clean ice otherwise it may begin to taste funny which is not good for any business.

The commercial ice machine experts at Capital Equipment are always happy to answer any questions you have about which equipment will work best for your business and we can help make sure your current ice machine(s) are running smooth and your ice bins are always full of clean, clear ice. Call us today for all of your commercial and industrial ice machines and ice equipment needs at (913) 683-8972 or CLICK HERE FOR OUR ONLINE CONTACT FORM.

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December 3, 2020

KC’s Ice Supply and Ice Machine Experts

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The holidays are here and while this year may be a bit different for businesses in the greater Kansas City area, the need for quality, clean ice will still be in high demand and Capital Equipment will be there to make sure they have it when they need it most.

Local Ice Supply, Delivery and Commercial Ice Machines in Kansas City

For over 12 years, Capital Equipment has been helping local offices, hospitals, hotels, restaurants, and a myriad of other business make sure that they have the right commercial ice machines, ice merchandisers, and bulk bagged ice delivered and we’ll be ready to help this holiday season as well.

Ice Supply and Delivery in Kansas City

The holidays are all about food, drinks, friends and family and keeping food and drinks cold is imperative for restaurants, businesses and even festive events. Capital Equipment can deliver whatever amount of bulk, bagged ice you need this holiday season in the Kansas City area just in time for your office parties, family events or in the event that you just need emergency ice to keep things chilled. Our bagged ice is clean, filtered and most importantly delivered directly to your doorstep when you need it. We also help supply bagged ice to convenience stores, grocery stores, liquor stores, and any business that needs to make sure their ice merchandisers are full for their customers and/or staff during this holiday season or any time of the year for that matter.

Commercial Ice Machine Rental, Service and Repair in Kanas City

Business owners have plenty of things to worry about especially during the holidays and how their commercial ice machines are running shouldn’t be one of them. At Capital Equipment, our factory trained, licensed and insured service technicians make sure that our customers ice bins and full and their ice machines are running smooth as silk so that they can focus on running their business and taking care of their customers and staff. From routine maintenance, repairs and cleaning to upgrading and replacing your current ice machines, Capital Equipment will listen to and understand your business’ needs without the pushy sales tactics the you get with the big commercial ice machine dealers. We proudly offer the the full line of commercial ice machines from the most trusted and reliable names in ice equipment like Hoshizaki, Manitowoc, Scotsman, Ice-O-Matic, and Ice Maid along with factory parts that we keep in stock so that when you need them, we’ll have them ready for you.

At Capital Equipment, we don’t cut corners on the businesses we serve period. From the cleaning, maintenance, and repairs we do to making sure that our customers have the right commercial ice machines in place that will meet and have the capability to exceed their daily ice needs when needed, we add a personal touch to each and every business we work with. Call Capital Equipment at (913) 683-8972 for all of your ice and ice equipment needs in the greater Kansas City area or CLICK HERE FOR OUR ONLINE CONTACT FORM. Happy Holidays from all of us at Capital Equipment!

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November 20, 2020

Are Your Ice Machines Holiday Ready?

The holidays are quickly approaching and for many businesses it means a surge in traffic, hosting parties and/or events, and the stress of making sure safety is a top priority for both staff and customers with COVID-19 cases continuing to rise in the Kansas City metro. The reality is that COVID-19 isn’t going to stop the holidays but it will most certainly change it in some pretty big ways especially when it comes to staff hygiene and guest relations. Restaurants will still be serving and catering food throughout the holiday season while keeping safety at an elevated level of cleanliness and hygiene will be a top priority and Capital Equipment will be right there with them helping them keep their ice machines clean, running smooth and even delivering bulk ice when needed to them in the greater Kansas City area.

Commercial Ice Machine Sales, Service and Rentals In Kansas City, Overland Park, and Lawrence, KS

With new COVID-19 restrictions in the greater Kansas City area now in place, we understand that many businesses especially restaurants and bars are having a rough time keeping their doors open but have high hopes that a good holiday rush will help and we’ll be there to make sure ice is the one thing business owners don’t have to worry about. Our technicians and representatives are following strict safety guidelines as directed by the CDC and local city mandates which includes wearing masks at all times, practicing social distancing, wearing gloves at all times especially when performing service, cleaning or repair on your commercial ice machines and making sure that we arrive at your business at a time when occupancy levels are low.

Now throughout the holiday season our technicians and consultant are available for:

Ice machine replacement/upgrades – sales, rentals, and/or leasing.
Ice machine repairs – factory trained, insured technicians ready to get your equipment back up and running.
Ice machine cleaning and sanitizing.
Ice machine maintenance – water filter replacement, water line checks, and more.
Local bulk ice delivery in the greater Kansas City area
And anything else business might need as it pertains to commercial ice machines and ice equipment in the greater Kansas City area.

While it may not be a typical holiday season for may businesses in the Kansas City area, they can still rely on Capital Equipment for professional commercial ice machines sales, service, repairs, cleaning and maintenance when they need it. Call us today for all of your ice needs this holiday season or anytime at (913) 683-8972 or CLICK HERE FOR OUR CONTACT FORM.

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November 3, 2020

Ice Machine Sales, Service, and Rentals

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The need for quality ice is at the forefront of many businesses in the Kansas City area and business owners have trusted Capital Equipment for over 12 years to provide professional and experts sales, service, rentals of the top names in commercial ice machines and ice equipment. Locally owned, operated, licensed, and fully insured, Capital Equipment is Kansas City most trusted source for all of your ice and ice equipment needs with factory trained technicians and commercial ice machine experts that make sure that your business’s ice needs are fully met with the personalized touch you won’t get with the big equipment dealers.

Commercial Ice Machine Sales, Service, and Rentals in Kansas City, Overland Park, and St Joseph

In recent years, we’ve seen an increase in companies that specialize in refrigeration trying to get in on the commercial ice machine business and while that may appear to make sense they are actually a pretty big risk for your business. Between not being factory trained by the commercial ice machine manufacturers, not being fully licensed and insured or a toxic combination of both, your business could be on the hook for any mistakes made by an amateur commercial ice equipment service company that doesn’t know what they are doing. You don’t to worry about any of that with Capital Equipment because we work directly with the most trusted and reliable commercial ice equipment brands in the world like Manitowoc, Hoshizaki, Ice-O-Matic, Scotsman, and Ice Maid which means we know these machines inside and out. We keep hundreds of parts for all models of commercial ice machines in stock so that if something should go wrong and repairs are needed, we can get your ice equipment up and running in no time minimizing downtime and getting ice back in your bins quickly and professionally.

Our representatives work one on one with your business to make sure you know all of your options if you are adding, replacing or upgrading ice machines and we make sure that you know the bottom line cost to rent, buy or lease the equipment. Whether need service and repairs on your current ice machines or it’s time to add new ones for your business, Capital Equipment will be there for our customers every step of the way with expert technicians and ice equipment consultants that will listen to and understand your ice needs. Call Kansas City’s locally owned and operated commercial ice equipment company at (913) 683-8972 or CLICK HERE FOR OUR ONLINE CONTACT FORM.

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September 3, 2020

Ice Machine Service, Cleaning, and Repair

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Ice machines are truly a modern marvel and it’s easy to take them for granted until they all of a sudden don’t work. At Capital Equipment, we help hundreds of businesses in and around the greater Kansas City area have quality, reliable commercial ice machines for their customers and staff and making sure their ice equipment is always running smooth is a big part of our business.

Commercial Ice Machine Cleaning, Service, and Repair in Kansas City, Overland Park and St Joseph

There are hundreds of parts and components that make up an ice machine and when they aren’t properly maintenanced and/or serviced, things can get bad really quick. From putting unnecessary strain on essential components to having unclean or dirty ice, making sure your commercial ice machine(s) are being looked after by an experienced, professional technician will inevitably save your equipment from any downtime but it can also save your business money by avoiding costly ice machine repairs or worse replacement.

Some of the most common issues we see with commercial ice machines are:

The ice machines isn’t making ice at all
The ice machine isn’t making enough ice
The ice machine won’t dispense ice
The ice machine is leaking
The water is freezing before it reaches the ice mold
The ice machine is dispensing dirty and/or foul smelling ice
The ice machine is displaying an error code or making odd noises

Capital Equipment also provides routine maintenance services for commercial ice machines like:

Clean air filters on air cooled ice machines
Sanitize ice machine water systems
Change water filters
Check and replace faulty water valves
Clean and sanitize ice bins
And overall inspection of the ice equipment

At Capital Equipment, our sole purpose is provide quality, reliable commercial ice machines and ice equipment to Kansas City business and to help them make sure they making clean, delicious ice. If your business needs to add, upgrade or repair a commercial ice machine call us today at (913) 683-8972 or CLICK HERE FOR OUR ONLINE CONTACT FORM.

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August 19, 2020

Need An Ice Machine For Your Business?

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Businesses and offices are slowly and cautiously beginning to open back up across the greater Kansas City area and many of them will need help cleaning, sanitizing or even replacing their ice machines as, in most cases, they’ve likely been shut down for quite a while. At Capital Equipment, we understand how important it is for businesses to have access to safe and clean ice which is why we partner with businesses in and around the greater Kansas City area to help with all of their commercial ice needs.

Commercial Ice Machines Sales, Rental and Leasing in Kansas City, Overland Park and Lenexa

We consult with business owners and office managers to learn about how many employees they have, how much ice they will likely use daily, where the commercial ice machine will be installed and whether they want to buy, lease, or rent the commercial ice equipment. We never send pushy salespeople that treat you like a number but instead we provide a personal touch by making sure we provide commercial ice machine solutions that work for you and your business. Our service technicians are manufacturer trained so that they know the commercial ice machines we provide inside and out which means you will never have empty ice bins.

We can provide routine maintenance for your commercial ice machine(s) including changing water filters periodically, cleaning and sanitizing bins, equipment repairs, and overall inspection of your ice machines to make sure that you won’t have any surprise break downs. We offer only the most trusted and reliable names in commercial ice machines from brands like Manitowoc, Ice-O-Matic-Scotsman, and Hoshizaki that are the top rated in the world for making quality ice. At Capital Equipment, we pride ourselves on going above and beyond for our customers in the greater Kansas City area for all of their commercial ice equipment and ice needs. Call Kansas City’s locally owned and operated commercial ice machine experts at (913) 683-8972 or CLICK HERE FOR OUR ONLINE CONTACT FORM.