Ice Machines and Ice Delivery For Construction

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Every year in the spring at Capital Equipment we start getting phone calls, emails, and website inquiries from construction companies that are getting projects big and small started and they need quality ice for their workers to ensure they stay cool and hydrated as the summer heat rises. Whether they need reliable and durable commercial ice machines, ice/water dispenser combos, or freezers to keep bagged ice stored, and cold, Capital Equipment is happy to help with flexible, all inclusive rental/leasing programs, exceptional pricing on outright ice machine sales and bagged ice delivery in the Kansas City area.

Commercial Ice Machines Rentals and Ice Delivery in Kansas City

At Capital Equipment, we know that construction projects typically will have a myriad of ups and downs like the Kansas City area weather, staffing issues, equipment repairs, and timely supply delivery but ice shouldn’t be one of the concerns and we make sure it never is. With fully licensed, insured, and factory trained ice machine installers and technicians, we make sure that your commercial ice machines are installed right the first time and, in the case of ice boxes, bagged ice is always available and cold. Even on the hottest summer days in Kansas City, Capital Equipment’s freezers and ice machines will be full of ice so that construction workers and staff can stay cool and more importantly stay hydrated when they need to the most. We only feature the most durable and reliable ice equipment that can stand up to whatever your crew or job site throws at them including the latest models from Kold-Draft, Manitowoc, Ice-O-Matic, Hoshizaki, Ice Maid, Scotsman, and Follet as well as all the OEM parts to make sure your ice machines or freezers run smooth as silk even when it’s hot and muggy in the Kansas City area. When you need quality ice for your construction project and crew, Capital Equipment is ready to help with Kansas City’s most trusted commercial ice equipment and ice delivery service for over 14 years. Call us today at (913) 683-8972 or CLICK HERE FOR OUR ONLINE CONTACT FORM for all of your commercial ice needs in KC!

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April 14, 2021

Ice Machines For Offices and Hotels

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Commercial Ice Machines and Ice Dispensers in Kansas City

Things are slowly but surely beginning to get back to normal with offices reopening and travel on the rise compared to last year at this time when pretty much everything across the nation was shutdown including many of the businesses we serve. At Capital Equipment, we’ve continued to help our customers in and around the greater Kansas City area with all of their commercial ice machine needs throughout the pandemic and we’re starting to see more office and hotels in need of our services again as they begin to open back up and see an influx of guests.

Ice Machines For Offices in Kansas City

Prior to COVID, no one really thought much about how the ice machines in their office could potentially be a germ or virus spreader but obviously we’re all a lot more mindful of keeping surfaces clean and sanitized these days. Capital Equipment can help install easy to use, touch free ice machines and/or water dispenser combos so that there is little to no contact with office staff when they need to fill up their cups, Our technicians can make sure that the ice machines in your office are regularly cleaned, sanitized, and serviced along with water filter replacements and making sure the equipment is operating as it should so that there are no surprises and no shortage of ice. We make certain that ice bins are clean, the ice is being made in a timely manner, and valves and water lines are clean, clear, and not creating any issues for the ice machines.

Ice Machines For Hotels in Kansas City

Just as offices are opening back up, travel is increasing as well which means ice machines in hotels that haven’t been in used much over the past year could likely use some maintenance, service, or an upgrade. Capital Equipment has worked with hundreds of hotels throughout the greater Kansas City area to make sure they have safe, reliable and durable ice machines for their guests and staff. We make sure that each and every hotel ice machine we install is calibrated and ready for guests so that they can have as much ice as need during their stay and hotel staff can focus on making their visit an enjoyable one.

Capital Equipment’s technicians are factory trained to work on and install all major commercial ice machine brands so if you’re opening your office back up, gearing up for more guests at your hotel, or just need quality, reliable ice equipment for your business in the greater Kansas City area, call us because we’d love to help! To speak with one of our ice machine experts call (913) 683-8972 or CLICK HERE FOR OUR ONLINE CONTACT FORM.

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April 8, 2021

Is Your Hoshizaki Ice Machine Beeping?

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Hoshizaki has long been one of the most trusted and reliable names in commercial ice equipment and at Capital Equipment, we’ve rented, sold, leased and serviced hundreds of their ice machines over the years. Founded in 1947 in Japan and expanding to the United States in 1981, Hoshizaki is built for the busiest kitchens, hospitals, schools, and businesses that rely on always having quality ice in their bins when they need it. But just like any other commercial equipment, ice machines need routine service and maintenance otherwise they end up either not working correctly or not producing ice at all.

Hoshizaki Ice Machine Error Codes, Service, and Repair in Kansas City

With each ice machine manufacturer having their own alert system/error code style, Hoshizaki’s is someone unique in that the error codes can be heard through a series of beeping. The number of error code beeps can help pinpoint the issue so that factory trained technicians like those at Capital Equipment can diagnose and correct the issue(s)

One Beep-high temperature safety warning

As a safety precaution, Hoshizaki ice machines has a built in function that helps protect the equipment from being damaged due to high heat temperatures. This could be caused by ambient air temperature heating the water too high before it enters into the ice machine.

Two Beeps-long harvest cycle

When ice is ejected from the mold, it’s called a harvest cycle and Hoshizaki ice machines monitor that amount of times it takes to harvest. If the machine senses multiple harvest cycles taking 20 minutes or more, you will get this 2 beep alert.

Three Beeps-long freeze cycle

An ice machine’s free cycle begins after the ice molds have bee filled with water. A long freeze cycle alert could mean that the float switch is closed, the compressor is weak, or the water inlet valve is open or leaking.

Four or Five Beeps-circuit issues on mechanical bin sensor

This alert is mostly for older Hoshizaki models that have a mechanical bin control. 4 beeps signal a short circuit and 5 beeps represent an open circuit on the bin control.

Six or Seven Beeps- incorrect voltage supply

Having the correct voltage is crucial to Hoshizaki ice machines to operate correctly. 6 beeps signal that the voltage is too low whereas 7 beeps indicate that the voltage is too high. Either scenario can be due to a wiring problem or a voltage surge.

Eight Beeps-de-energized gear motor relay

8 beeps represent that the gear motor relay is de-energize which can result in the ice machine to shut down the compressor which essentials halts ice production. This can sometimes be fixed by simply turning the ice machine on and off which will manually reset the error code.

Nine Beeps-bin control check

9 beeps signals that the ice bin is nearly full which automatically shuts the ice machine’s ice production down. This error code can be reset by turning the machine on and off again but make sure to empty some of the ice out of of the bin otherwise you will likely get the same error code again.

At Capital Equipment, we’ve seen just about everything that can and will go wrong with commercial ice machines and Hoshizaki models are no exception. If your Hoshizaki machine is giving you error codes in the Kansas City area or you need routine service and maintenance or repairs done call us at (913) 6983-8972 or CLICK HERE FOR OUR ONLINE CONTACT FORM.

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March 3, 2021March 5, 2021

Local Ice Machine Service, Sales, & Rental

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At Capital Equipment, we get a lot of phone calls and emails from business owners and office managers that are sick and tired of being treated like a number and being nickel and dimed by the big commercial ice machine companies in Kansas City. We’re always happy to help them and, in fact, their frustration is one of the main reasons we chose to start our business so that we could provide a more customized and personalized approach to helping businesses in the greater Kansas City area with their ice needs. Capital Equipment doesn’t send out pushy salespeople that couldn’t care less whether your ice needs get met and are solely interested in getting a sale and a commission check but instead we learn about and get a better understanding of each and every business we work with. Our goal is and always has been to make solid recommendation on ice machines and ice equipment so that business owners and managers can worry about everything else they have going on, not whether or not they have quality ice in their bins.

Commercial Ice Machine Sales, Rentals, and Service in Kansas City, Platte City and Atchison

We offer outright sales of commercial ice machines as well as flexible leasing and rental options for our customers on the most trusted and durable names in ice equipment like Hoshizaki, Manitowoc, Ice-O-Matic, Scotsman, Kold-Draft, Follett and Ice Maid for businesses needing ice merchandisers or ice supply and delivery. Our service and repair technicians are factory trained and because Capital Equipment is fully licensed and insured you can rest assured that your ice machines and more importantly your business is in good hands when you work with us. We understand that COVID-19 has wreaked havoc on many small businesses in the Kanas City area but things appear to be looking up in 2021 so when you need commercial ice machines or ice equipment, we implore you use locally owned and operated Capital Equipment for all of your ice needs. Call us today to speak with one of our ice experts at (913) 683-8972 or CLICK HERE FOR OUR ONLINE CONTACT FORM.

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February 17, 2021

Manitowoc Ice Machine Error Codes

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Manitowoc is one of the most trusted, durable and reliable commercial ice machine brands in the world but ice equipment can be temperamental. With Manitowoc products, error codes are just part of the life cycle of the machine but luckily in the Kansas City area, Capital Equipment has factory trained technicians that can get your ice machines running smooth again.

Commercial Ice Machines Service, Repair and Error Codes in Kansas City, Overland Park, and Platte City

While there are a seemingly infinite number of things that can go wrong with any given ice machine as there are so many parts and components required to make ice, Manitowoc uses an error code system to help pin down exactly what is going on and what needs to be done to fix it. Here are some of the error codes you may see from your Manitowoc ice machine:

E01: Long Freeze	Long freeze cycle
E02: Long Harvest	Long harvest cycle
E03: Power Loss	Input power supply is interrupted or lost
E04: Hi Cnd Temp/Wtr Cnd Fault	High condenser temperature on air-cooled/water-cooled unit
E05: HPC Fault	High pressure control opened
E06, E13, E14, E17 & E18	Not in use/spare codes
E07: Starving TXV	Starving evaporator for single TXV or low on charge
E08: TXV Fault	Fault in single- or dual-circuit evaporators
E09: Flood Evap 1	Flooding evaporator fault for single-circuit single evaporator
E10: Flood Evap 2	Flooding evaporator fault for dual-circuit single evaporator
E11: Refig Fault	Refrigeration system fault (air-cooled and water-cooled units only)
E12: Curtain Fault	Curtain switch is open for more than 24 hours
E15: Low Liq Temp	Low ambient control fault when liquid line temperature drops below 60 degrees Fahrenheit for more than a continuous minute during a freeze cycle
E16: Rmt Cnd Temp	Remote condenser fault when liquid line temperature drops below 40 degrees Fahrenheit or exceeds 140 degrees Fahrenheit for more than a continuous minute during a freeze cycle
E19: ITP Fault	Ice probe fault
E20: WTR Fault	Water system fault
E21: T1 Fault	T1 sensor issue
E22: T2 Fault	T2 sensor issue
E23: T3 Fault	T3 sensor issue
E24: T4 Fault	T4 sensor issue
E25: Bin Prb Fault	Bin level probe low sensor fault
E26: Bin Prb Fault	Bin level probe medium sensor fault
E27: Bin Prb Fault	Bin level probe high sensor fault
E28: AUCS	AuCS board is not connected or present
E29: USB COMM	Communication error caused by defective USB drive or no USB drive detected
E30: USB DNLD	Downloading error caused by defective USB drive
E31: Safe Mode	Machine running in safe mode
E32: RS485 COMM	Event log for when there is no communication between the control board and gateway from the device plugged into the RS485 port
E33: KEYBOARD	Keyboard is faulty or not plugged into the control board
E34: DISPLAY	Keyboard is faulty or not plugged into the control board

When you see any of these error codes on your Manitowoc ice machine, it’s best to let a factory trained service technician handle it otherwise you could void the manufacturer’s warranty. Capital Equipment is proud to be a Manitowoc representative for the greater Kansas City area and our technicians are certified and trained by the manufacturer to perform any repair, service or maintenance needed.

Call Capital Equipment today at (913) 683-8972 for all of your commercial ice machine and ice equipment needs in the greater Kansas City area.

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January 13, 2021

Industrial Ice Machines in Kansas City

While many offices and businesses are still working remotely or operating with limited staff due to COVID-19, warehouses are open and, in the case of the shipping industry, busier than ever. Warehouse employees are often required to do quite a bit of physical work and making sure they are properly hydrated not only prevents injuries and dehydration but it also keep them productive and healthy. At Capital Equipment, we work with hundreds of businesses in and around the greater Kansas City area to help provide quality commercial ice machines and industrial ice equipment as well making sure they are professionally cleaned, serviced, and maintained which is especially important during the current pandemic.

Industrial and Commercial Ice Machines For Businesses in Kansas City

Warehouses are more often than not very fast paced environments and no managers have time to worry about whether or not their ice machines are working properly which is exactly what Capital Equipment handles. From the initial consultation to installation and routine maintenance, Capital Equipment’s technicians make sure your ice bins are always full for your staff with ice that is clean and safe. We make sure that ice is always available and your ice machines are being serviced and maintained frequently to ensure quality and ultimately extend the life of the ice equipment itself. Particularly in larger warehouses and businesses where hundreds of pounds of ice are consumed on any given day, our service technicians will make sure to be available and present should anything go wrong no matter what day or what time it is because we know that some of our customers are 24/7 operations. We make sure that water filters are changed often and keep air intake filters clean so that the ice machines run smoother and last longer. We offer a variety of options of acquiring commercial and/or industrial ice machines including rental, outright sales, and leasing which can be advantageous for businesses that already know that their ice equipment will be in heavy use and need to be upgraded and replaced in just a few short years. We only offer the most durable and reliable industrial ice equipment brands like Manitowoc, Ice-O-Matic, Scotsman, and Hoshizaki because they have a reputation for consistently making quality ice and for superior durability even under the most busy and demanding business environments.

With many small businesses and offices working remotely for the foreseeable future, warehouses simply don’t have that luxury and it’s the business owner’s and manager’s responsibility to make sure their employees have clean, healthy ice available and Capital Equipment makes sure they do in the Kansas City area. Call us today at (913) 683-8972 for all of your commercial and industrial ice machine sales, service, rental, and cleaning needs of 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 16, 2020December 23, 2020

A Brief History Of Ice Machines

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While ice makers and commercial ice machines may seem more like a modern convenience because they are common in nearly every home, office, restaurant and business today, they have actually been around for quite a while. Of course there have been huge leaps in technology to help produce cleaner and higher quality ice more quickly at the push of a button but the principle mechanics for ice makers remains pretty much the same as when they were invented. Here’s a quick history on the origin of the ice machines as we know them today.

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

The use of ice itself by humans has been around since the beginning of time but was first recorded as far back as 400 BC when ancient Egyptians would use clay pots filled with water to be left out overnight in the cold to freeze and then stored underground to keep it preserved. In other parts of the world, ice could be harvested from frozen lakes and rivers as any kid that has seen the movie Frozen can tell you. But it wasn’t until the 1840’s when a New England man named Fredric Tudor began to not only harvest ice on a mass scale but also found ways to effectively ship it without it melting which, as you might expect, created a huge demand for ice on a global scale. Refrigeration had already been invented in 1834 by Jacob Perkins who was the first to patent a refrigerator as we know them today using ether in a vapor compression cycle. But an American doctor named John Gorrie was the first to truly produce a refrigerator or cooling device as we know them today in 1844 in an effort to help keep his patients cool from fevers but he opted to introduce it to public by offering chilled wine at a Bastille Day festival offering cold beverages to festival goers on a hot July day. While the ether powered refrigerator invented by Gorrie and Perkins would later be found to be a danger especially when ether would leak out, two inventors named Charles Franklin Kettering and Thomas Midgely, Jr. discovered Freon in 1928 which would still use Gorrie’s principle of condensing, throttling, and evaporating air but in a much safer way. Many more technological advancements would be made after the foundation for refrigeration and ice making were laid and you’d be hard pressed to not go anywhere without seeing coolers, freezers, or ice machines using the same methods and principles in the modern world today.

At Capital Equipment, we understand the basic principles of what makes ice makers work but more importantly we understand modern commercial ice machines and how to make them produce ice best. If you’re business in the greater Kansas City area that needs a commercial ice machine or service for your current one, give us a call at (913) 683-8972 or CLICK HERE FOR OUR ONLINE CONTACT FORM.