Cleaning Your Commercial Ice Machines

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It has never been more important than it is now to make sure your restaurant’s or business’ ice machines are thoroughly cleaned and sanitized. At Capital Equipment, we have worked with hundreds of businesses and organizations in the greater Kansas City area to ensure that their commercial ice machines are not a haven for germs, bacteria, and, in the age of COVID-19, transmittable diseases. Our service technicians are professional and knowledgeable on how to best clean and sanitize most all major brands of commercial ice equipment and now more than ever we understand the importance of social distancing when we are on service calls to help our customers with their ice machines.

Commercial Ice Machine Installation, Cleaning and Service in Kansas City and Overland Park

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

Ice is considered by the FDA to be a food which means that every business is required to follow specific guidelines set forth to keep it clean and more importantly keep the machines that make it clean and sanitized. If you think about it, most commercial ice machines require either someone to scoop out ice by hand or activate an ice dispenser using one’s hand which is clearly why keeping your ice machines clean is imperative especially now. Capital Equipment effectively and thoroughly cleans out ice bins and the internal components that could potentially harbor mold, mildew, scale buildup and germs or diseases that could be health risk to your staff and customers.

We are service certified with most major commercial ice machine brands which means we understand the manufacturers recommended cleaning processes and practice them accordingly. Our service technicians will clean and inspect water filters, ice bins, condensers, water lines, dispensers (if applicable, evaporators and other parts and components that come in contact with water and the ice. We’re also happy to provide tips to our customers on how to effectively clean the outside of the ice machines as more often than not, they come in contact with hands more than anywhere else on the equipment which can easily contaminate the ice inside. Some signs that you need to have your ice machine are:

Ice machine isn’t making any ice
Ice takes longer to make than usual
Ice has an odor
Ice machine is making incomplete cubes
Soft and/or milky looking ice
The ice machine won’t cycle to harvest mode

At Capital Equipment, we know that this is a very difficult time for many businesses especially in the hospitality and restaurant industry but we want you to know that we are here for all of your commercial ice needs.

Don’t take chances with your commercial ice machine and have Capital Equipment keep your ice equipment clean and sanitized. Call us today and speak directly with one of our commercial ice machine experts at (913) 683-8972 or CLICK HERE TO CONTACT US. Stay safe, KC!

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March 25, 2020

No Hidden Fees With Our Ice Machine Rentals

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With all of the bad news in the past few weeks the last thing restaurants and business owners need to is to be charged extra and unnecessary fees with from their commercial ice machine company. We’ve been getting quite an earful recently from many of our new customers telling us that the BIG commercial ice machines dealers are adding extra fees for cleaning, sanitizing and even changing water filters on ice equipment that is rented which makes no sense at all to us.

Commercial Ice Machines and Ice Maker Rentals in Kansas City, Overland Park and St Joseph

The fact is that keeping your commercial ice machines (and really everything in your business) clean, sanitized and safe for your staff and employees is imperative especially now. With ice machine rentals, we at Capital Equipment don’t believe that you should be charged extra fees because, well, you don’t own the equipment. Think of it this way: if you are renting an apartment or house and routine maintenance items like changing a furnaces filter, making sure heat and A/C are working, keeping mold from contaminated the living space and overall standard upkeep is the landlord’s responsibility. That’s why our ice machine rental program is a flat rate with no hidden fees or surprise costs during the course of your rental. Capital Equipment’s rental program is plain and simple: one flat monthly rate and we take care of any maintenance or repairs during your rental period. Our service technicians will make sure that we are safe and practice appropriate hygiene when we are operating in your restaurant or business and we are flexible with scheduling because we understand that we are living in very different times than we were just a few short weeks ago.

Now more than ever it is of the utmost importance to make sure businesses are routinely cleaned and safe for both employees and potential customers and Capital Equipment makes it easy for business owners to make sure their ice machines are clean, running smooth and producing much needed ice in Kansas City. We’ll be open and ready to help Kansas City area businesses with all of their ice needs. Call the commercial ice machine experts at Capital Equipment today at (913) 683-8972 or CLICK HERE TO CONTACT US.

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March 13, 2020March 24, 2020

Kansas City’s Local Ice Machine Company

Doing a simple Google search for “commercial ice machine companies in Kansas City” will yield countless pages of results but the fact is that most of them aren’t locally owned and operated and if you’ve done business with them in the past, they probably didn’t come close to meeting your expectations.

Commercial Ice Machine Rentals in Kansas City

At Capital Equipment, we started our commercial ice equipment business right here in the Kansas City metro and we are proud to have helped hundreds of hospitals, offices, schools, restaurants, bars and other businesses get quality commercial ice machines for their customers and employees with personalized customer service that is second to none. We get quite a few phone calls and website inquiries about commercial ice machine rentals and how our program works. For many business owners, renting or leasing an ice machine makes more sense than purchasing them outright because ice machine rental with Capital Equipment is worry free, maintenance free, repair free and most importantly a FLAT FEE. We know that other commercial ice equipment dealers in the Kansas City are adding on addition fees and costs for frequent and necessary maintenance services like changing out water filters and making sure the internal workings of the machine are properly cleaned but at Capital Equipment, we keep it simple with one fee and no hidden costs because we believe that’s what our customers deserve and expect.

From ice machines that are capable of making hundreds of pounds of ice per day to ice/water combo machines for small offices, Capital Equipment is the commercial ice equipment rental leader in the Kansas City area with simple, easy to understand rental programs that leave our customers worry free about their ice so that they can focus on what’s important. Don’t fall for the games and gimmicks of the big, national commercial ice machine dealers in Kansas City and let Capital Equipment give you the personalized touch we’ve come to be known for. Call us today for simple, no nonsense commercial ice machine rentals and all of your ice needs at (913) 683-8972 or CLICK HERE TO CONTACT US.

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February 13, 2020

Ice Machines For Office Big and Small

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When most people think about commercial ice machines, they tend to imagine huge, bulky ice equipment that make hundreds of pounds of ice per day. Well, that’s sort of accurate in that there are ice machines that can make enormous amounts of ice but for small businesses (especially for offices) there are also options to have quality ice equipment that is much more compact. At Capital Equipment, we work with businesses big and small in the Kansas City area to help our customers get the ice equipment they want that also suits their needs and as their ice needs change, we help them upgrade their equipment as well.

Office Ice Machines in Kansas City, Overland Park and Lenexa

While we work with countless restaurants and bars in the KC metro, we’ve noticed a trend of small to medium sized offices wanting commercial grade ice machines for their employees and customers as well. From ice/water combination machines to larger ice bins for companies with hundreds of employees, Capital Equipment takes the time to analyze exactly which type and size of ice machine offices and businesses need as well as install and maintain it. We take into account factors such as how many employees there are, whether the work physical which may increase ice and water usage, and how big the work area is in that for larger workplace areas like warehouses might require multiple ice machines.

We offer a variety of options for businesses to acquire quality ice machines including rental programs, leasing and of course outright purchasing as well. Unlike the larger, national commercial ice machine companies that send out pushy sales representatives that just want to make a sale as quick as they can, we consult with the businesses and business owners we work with to understand their ice needs and make our recommendations accordingly. Our ice machine installers will make sure that we schedule installation so as not to disrupt business and we handle everything from installing water lines to complete calibration and set up of the ice equipment. When it comes to helping Kansas City area businesses get the commercial ice machines they need, Capital Equipment makes it easy and hassle free. Call us today for all of you commercial ice equipment needs at (913) 683-8972 or CLICK HERE TO CONTACT US.

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January 23, 2020January 23, 2020

What Makes Good Ice?

Not much attention gets paid to ice unless it a) tastes funny, b) looks funny, or c) a combination of both which is never good. The reasons for poor quality ice can be endless as there are so many factors that go into the process of making ice. At Capital Equipment, we pride ourselves on being the partner to hundreds of Kansas City businesses for commercial ice machine sales, rentals, repair, and service as well as ice supply and delivery in the metro and while we can’t provide one ultimate reason for bad ice, we can certainly explain how to make it always taste and look its best.

Commercial Ice Machines in Kansas City and Overland Park

The first step in quality ice is the ice machine itself. It seems simple but the fact is that there are so many commercial ice machine manufactures on the market that the average business owner won’t know that they are getting less than stellar ice equipment until it’s far too late. At Capital Equipment, we’ve seen many ice machine brands come and go and we’ve narrowed down the manufacturers we would recommend to just 4: Manitowoc, Hoshizaki, Ice-O-Matic and Scotsman.

These brands have a stellar reputation for durability and performance that eclipses all of the “off-brands” that many commercial equipment dealers offer. Plus, Capital Equipment regularly keeps the most common parts for these brands of machines in stock so that when our customers need them, they don’t have to wait.

Commercial Ice Machine Service, Sanitation and Cleaning in Kansas City and Overland Park

Most ice machines are working 24 hours a day, 7 days a week and not keeping them properly maintained is a sure way to have poor quality ice. Changing water filters and routine cleaning is a big part of that and Capital Equipment is ready to help you do just that. With commercial ice machine service professionals that have years of experience working on every make and model of ice maker, we have the knowledge and experience to make sure your ice equipment will be running smooth and your ice is clean and clear. We can help clean, sanitize and provide routine water filter changes to ensure your ice is crystal clear, clean and most importantly delicious for your customers and/or staff.

Waiting until your commercial ice machine is too dirty to make clean ice or simply does not work due to poor maintenance can cost your business, your reputation and customers. Let the ice experts in Kansas City at Capital Equipment keep your ice machines running smooth with routine maintenance and service that is truly second to none. Call us today at (913) 683-8972 or CLICK HERE TO CONTACT US.

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December 6, 2019

Why Do Ice Machines Need Water Filters?

For areas like the greater Kansas City metro that, for the most part, have hard water, it is imperative to have effective water filters and have them changed regularly to ensure clean, quality ice. Anytime that water tastes funny or has particles, minerals and sediment in it, they will most certainly end up in the ice which effects the look, taste and overall quality but not when you have an effective filter system.

Commercial Ice Machine Service and Water Filter Replacement In Kansas City

At Capital Equipment, we help Kansas City area restaurants, hotels, hospitals, offices and a multitude of businesses with every aspect of commercial ice machines and water filtration is a big part of making sure that ice is clean, clear, and most of all delicious. In simple terms, filters process the water that is being fed into your ice machines removing chlorine, particulates, and other unwanted substances that will leave your ice looking cloudy, dirty and otherwise tasting odd. In other words, ice machine filters remove everything that you don’t want being seen or tasted in ice. Filters also remove scale which is abundant in hard water which happens to be what we have in the greater Kansas City area. Scale can not only effect the quality of ice but can also effect the efficiency and functionality of an ice machines’ internal components which can result in costly repairs or complete equipment replacement in some cases.

replace-water-filter-commercial-ice-machine-Kansas-City — Scale build up not only makes ice look and taste funny but it can also put an enormous amount of stress on your ice machines’s internal parts.

Scale build up doesn’t typically happen overnight which means that getting ahead of it with a water softener and routine filter changes will help you avoid any downtime for you commercial ice machine(s). Each ice machine tends to have a different size water filter which is relative to the size of the machine and obviously the amount ice it produces which is in direct correlation to the amount of water that will be needed to make the ice. In terms how often a water filter will need to be changed on a commercial ice machine, it depends on the model and how much ice is being made but the ice equipment experts at Capital Equipment can help set up routine service intervals to make sure your ice is always flawlessly clear and clean. You’ll likely never hear how great your ice tastes because, let’s face it, we tend to take it for granted. But when your water filters need replaced and your looks or tastes funny, you’ll most certainly hear about it. Call Capital Equipment today at (913) 683-8972 for professional, expert service, cleaning and repairs for your commercial ice machines in the greater Kansas City area.

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September 26, 2019

Kansas City Ice Machines and Ice Supplier

Capital Equipment has been known throughout the Kansas City metro for helping businesses and organizations get top quality, brand name commercial ice machines and ice equipment. We handle everything from sales, leasing and rentals of ice makers to service, maintenance and repairs in house but what most most people don’t know is that we’re also one of the Kansas City area’s biggest ice suppliers.

Commercial Ice Machines and Ice Supplier in Kansas City and Overland Park

While we aren’t as well known as some of national companies that are “bigger than a glacier“, we provide a truly customized ice delivery and ice supply experience to liquor stores, grocery stores. convenience stores, and other businesses that need bagged ice for their operation. Capital Equipment can also sell, lease or rent ice merchandisers to businesses in the Kansas City area with flexible programs so that you aren’t locked in until the “arctic” melts. We can deliver a few hundred pounds of ice per week or a few thousand depending on what you need and unlike the big ice deliver companies in Kansas City that take days to deliver more ice, Capital Equipment can often do it in as little as one day and often times the same day. Our ice is clean, clear and filtered so that it is perfect for consumption and unlike the big ice companies that often deliver half melted bags of ice, we make sure that the ice we deliver is solid and ready for your customers , staff or whatever you need it for. Unlike the big ice suppliers and ice delivery companies where you never see the same delivery person twice, our ice expert will get to know you and your business and help you with any and all of your ice needs. Whether you need ice weekly, monthly, daily or in an emergency, Capital Equipment is Kansas City’s most reliable and trusted ice supplier and we’d love to help you and your business. Call Capital Equipment today at (913) 683-8972 for all of your commercial ice machine needs as well as ice supplies need in the greater Kansas City area of CLICK HERE TO CONTACT US.