Different Types of Commercial Ice Machines

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There are literally hundreds of different commercial ice machines models available on the market today and finding the right one for your business can be a bit confusing. Depending on how much ice your business actually needs or uses in one day is the primary factor that determines which type of ice machine will suit you best.

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At Capital Equipment, we don’t just provide sales and service for commercial ice equipment but instead we consult with businesses and business owners to determine which ice machine will fit their needs and their budget as well. There are 4 primary types of ice machines and each produces different amounts of ice and different functions however each does require a water supply, water filters and professional installation which Capital Equipment provides.

Modular/Head Ice Machines

For businesses that use enormous amounts of ice, a modular/head unit is the right choice for commercial ice machines. They can easily produce up to 1000 lbs. or more of ice per day but they do need a separate storage bit for the ice below. Modular/head unit ice machines are ideal for high volume bars/restaurants as they can be integrated with soda dispensers and are also used in many warehouses and large offices.

Under-counter Ice Machines

Under-counter ice machines are often seen in businesses like bars and coffee shops as they are space efficient and are an “all-in-one” solution as they include the ice machine maker as well as storage bin in one unit. There are a variety of sizes of under-counter ice machines but most are made to fit under a 40 inch counter. One of the main advantages of an under-counter ice machine is that it easily accessible when serving customers from a bar or counter.

Counter-top Ice Machines

The health care profession uses an immense amount of ice and counter top ice machines are ideal for their industry. The ease of access and ability to make hundreds of pounds of ice per day while taking up little space when compared to larger modular/head unit ice machines make for an efficient way access ice for patients and staff. Plus, the internal ice bins keeps the ice clean and sanitized provided they have routine maintenance and cleaning which is mandatory for the health care industry.

Ice/Water Dispenser Combos

For small to medium sized offices of businesses, an ice/water combination dispenser is ideal. The water filters not only insures that the ice is clean and clear but also remove the “tap water” taste making employees more likely to stay hydrated which is proven to improve health and productivity.

No matter which type of ice machines your business needs, Capital Equipment helps Kansas City area businesses buy, rent and lease them along with provide professional service and repair. If your business needs commercial ice equipment, call the ice machine experts at Capital Equipment at (913) 683-8972 or CLICK HERE TO CONTACT US.

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December 19, 2019

Boil Orders and Ice Machines

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We’ve all likely heard at one point or another about boil orders or boil advisories announced from our local health or water departments. But what exactly are they and what do businesses need to do to make sure their commercial ice machines aren’t making contaminated ice? Well, in simple terms, a boil order is typically issued when something has contaminated (or has potentially contaminated) a water line or water supply which could make anyone who ingests it sick.

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A boil order could be the result of a water line break or something more serious like a chemical spill or a natural disaster making the water (and anything made with it) unfit for human consumption. For businesses (and even homeowners) that use tap water for their ice maker, a boil order’s contaminated water can easily go overlooked when in reality there are steps that need to be taken before the ice equipment can be used safely again. That goes for commercial ice machines as well which means that if a boil order has been issued in your area and you have an active ice maker, the water filter(s) will need to be removed and replaced immediately before being used again. But it doesn’t end at just changing the water filters on ice machines because, depending on when the boil order was issued, contaminated water may have already been used to make ice or could still be trapped in the water lines.

This means that any ice already in the bin is a potential danger and any water between the filter and the ice machine needs to be cleared before it can be deemed safe for employees and customers. Capital Equipment’s service technicians can professionally clean and sanitize your entire ice machine including the water lines while replacing the filter in the event of a boil order in your area. At Capital Equipment, we help Kansas City area business owners with all of their commercial ice machine and ice equipment needs and water filters and routine cleaning and maintenance are a big part of the services we provide. With over 12 years of experience in the commercial ice equipment industry, our service technicians have pretty much seen it all and know exactly what to do when a boil order effects your area and how to more importantly get your making clean, safe ice. When a boil order does occur in your area or you need any type of service or cleaning for your commercial ice equipment, call Capital Equipment at (913) 683-8972 for professional, knowledgeable ice machine experts that provide a truly personalized service to business owners and businesses.

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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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November 12, 2019

How Commercial Ice Machines Work

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Everyone know that ice forms when you have water and temperatures at or below freezing but have you ever thought about how ice machines actually work? At Capital Equipment, all we do is service and sales for commercial ice machines in the greater Kansas City area and each day we use our knowledge of how ice equipment actually produces ice to help our customers keep their ice bins full.

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Put simply, there are three main components needed for a commercial ice machine to work:

A Refrigeration System
A Water Supply
A Way To Collect the Ice

That seems simple but ice machines are far from it. While there are a variety of different types of ice machines, we’ll focus on one of the most common which is a metal ice cube tray. The ice tray is connected to a series of coiled heat-exchanging pipes which are similar to what you would see on the back of your home refrigerator. A compressor pushes a refrigerant fluid through these pipes where they will narrow (condense) and then flow into a wider tube (evaporator) where the liquid will expand. When refrigerant is compressed, it raises it’s pressure which also will raise it’s temperature and is it goes through the more narrow coils it will lose its heat and condense into a liquid. Now that the compressed liquid passes through expansion valve , it will evaporate and become a gas which attracts heat from the surrounding pipes and the air around the refrigerant which, in turn, cools the pipes and the ice tray.

Water is then brought in from a filter and a pump gradually so that it is frozen layer by layer which creates the clear ice that you often see in restaurants and hotels. If you’re ice is white, cloudy and has a milky look, then there’s obviously a problem and you need to call us. There are a variety of ways the ice is then removed from the tray and into the bin but in most cases it gets a little nudge or the ice tray is has a downward angle so the cubes slide out on their own.

There are countless more components that enable commercial ice machines to, well, make ice and Capital Equipment’s service and repair team knows how to narrow down what’s ailing your equipment quickly and efficiently. We buy all of our parts in bulk so that it saves our customer money because we know which parts are more likely to fail and we make certain that we have them on hand at all times. Whether your business is adding, upgrading or needing service and repair on commercial ice machines, Capital Equipment has got Kansas City covered with over 11 years of experience in the ice equipment business and a stellar reputation with our customers. Call us today for all of your commercial ice machine needs at (913) 683-8972 or CLICK HERE TO CONTACT US.

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October 29, 2019

Need To Replace Your Ice Machine In Kansas City?

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At Capital Equipment, everyday we help Kansas City area businesses make sure their ice machines are making clean, clear and delicious ice for their customers and employees and there isn’t a lot we haven’t seen. However there are some instances where an older ice machine isn’t necessarily worth the money to have it serviced or repaired which means that it’s time to upgrade and replacement it. Capital Equipment is Kansas City’s commercial ice machine experts with over 11 years of being in business and helping hundreds of businesses in St Joseph, Lawrence, Leavenworth, Lansing and Kansas City get quality ice makers from the top rated names in commercial ice equipment.

Commercial Ice Machine Sales, Service and Rental in Kansas City

Properly installing a commercial ice machine is extremely important because, in many cases, the environment the ice maker is in can effect the quality and production of ice. The experts at Capital Equipment have seen it all and we make sure that when we install a new ice machine for your business in the Kansas City area, we make sure we take many factors into account to make sure your ice equipment will run flawlessly for your customers and/or employees. Capital Equipment’s representatives aren’t hard salespeople like most commercial ice equipment companies in Kansas City will send to your business but in most the owner of our business will meet with you one on one to make sure that we can make the best recommendations based your ice needs.

We provide complete service, repair, maintenance and cleaning on the ice machines that sell, lease or rent and we are always responsive to our customers’ needs because we know that going without ice just isn’t an option for most businesses. We only recommend the most reliable and durable manufactures of commercial ice makers like Hoshizaki, Ice-O-Matic, Manitowoc, Scotsman and Ice Maid and our service technicians are certified to service them as well. Whether you need a small ice machine for an office or you need multiple ice machines for a larger warehouse, Capital Equipment provides a personalized tough and will make sure that you get the ice equipment that you need at competitive prices the big companies simply can’t match. Call us today for all of your commercial ice machine needs in Kansas City, Leavenworth, St Joseph, Lawrence and Liberty at (913) 683-8972 or CLICK HERE TO CONTACT US.

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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.

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September 16, 2019

Kansas City and Overland Park’s Commercial Ice Machine Experts

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Overland Park is the second largest city in the Kansas City metro and Capital Equipment helps businesses and organizations there with all of their commercial ice machine and ice equipment needs. From offices that house small businesses to warehouses that have hundreds of employees, Capital Equipment provides service, sales, leasing and rentals for the most reliable commercial ice machines in the world with exceptional customer service that is second to none.

Commercial Ice Machines in Kansas City and Overland Park

Unlike the big commercial ice equipment dealers in the Kansas City area that make their customers feel like they’re just a number, Capital Equipment provides a customized and responsive approach our our customers’s needs. From helping new businesses pick the right commercial ice machines that will meet their ice needs to helping established businesses upgrade and replace their old ice equipment, Capital Equipment partners with businesses in the Kansas City and Overland Park to help them make bringing ice to their customers and employees easy, hassle free and affordable. We work directly with business owners and office managers to help them make the right decision when it comes to getting the right ice equipment and we don’t send a salesperson, our owner meets one on one with each and every business we serve. With over 11 years of experience in the commercial ice equipment industry in the Kansas City area, Capital Equipment has helped offices, hotels, hospitals/health care facilities, restaurants/bars, coffee shops, warehouses, and many other businesses have high quality, clean ice for their customers and employees. Our ice machine repair, service and maintenance is second to none in the Kansas City area with quick customer service and rapid response time paired with expert repairmen, your ice bins will always be full of crystal clear delicious ice. From routine ice machine maintenance like replacing water filters and cleaning water lines to troubleshooting and repairing broke down commercial ice machines, Capital Equipment works quickly but never carelessly to get your ice equipment up and running again because we know how important ice is to business. For commercial ice machine sales, leasing and rentals, Capital Equipment’s sales staff will listen to your needs and make recommendations for specific ice makers models that will never leave your business without ice. Don’t settle for pushy salespeople and lackluster customer service from the big commercial ice machine dealers in Kansas City and Overland Park and let Capital Equipment provide our personalized touch for all of your ice equipment needs. Call us today at (913) 683-8972 to speak with one of our commercial ice maker experts or CLICK HERE TO CONTACT US.

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September 3, 2019

Expert Ice Machine Sales, Service, and Repair

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Ice and having a reliable ice maker(s) is an absolute necessity for many businesses and in the Kansas City area and no one handles all of your commercial ice machine and ice equipment needs like Capital Equipment. We make getting the ice makers that business owners need easy and hassle free with a variety of options for our equipment including outright sales, leasing and rental programs on all of the top names and models in commercial ice equipment and our service department is second to none in the Kansas City metro.

Commercial Ice Machine Sales, Service, and Repair In Kansas City and Overland Park

For most businesses that need ice machines, the last thing they want to do is worry about routine maintenance and repairs and with Capital Equipment, you never have to. With our rental program, our commercial ice machine service technicians take care of all of the routine maintenance like replacing water filters, making temperature adjustments, and making sure that water lines are flowing clean and clear. When we deliver and install your ice machine(s), we make sure that environment factors like ambient temperature won’t effect the quality of the ice as heated water lines may deliver less than frozen ices. During your rental period should your ice maker need repairs of any type, our service techs will be take of it at no additional cost to you other than your monthly rental fee.

Capital Equipment can also take care of all your routine maintenance and service on your commercial ice machine even if you didn’t buy it from us and we are much more affordable than the big ice equipment dealers in Kansas City. We have all of the right parts in stock and on hand for most brand name commercial ice makers so that you don’t wait for our service technicians to order them. Capital Equipment will replace water filters, water lines and make sure your ice machines are clean and sanitized so that your ice bins are always full of crystal clear and most importantly clean ice for your customers and employees. The big commercial ice equipment dealers in the Kansas City area simply don’t provide the personal touch and customer service that you get from Captial Equipment and if you are a business owner, we invite you to see for yourself. Call us today for all of you commercial ice machines sales, rental, service and repairs in the greater Kansas City area at (913) 683-8972 or CLICK HERE TO CONTACT US by email.

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August 21, 2019

Why Get An Ice Machine For Your Office?

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Most offices have drinking fountains and maybe a mini-kitchen for lunch breaks but having an ice machine can really help your staff’s overall health and productivity. At Capital Equipment we help a myriad of businesses and industries in the Kansas City area get quality commercial ice equipment and ice machines for their customers and employees that may not seem like much but end up making a big difference.

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It’s no secret that drinking water is essential to good brain and body health but old fashioned drinking fountains and water coolers may not be enough for your staff and customers to actually want to drink more water. Think of it this way: if you serve your coffee cold or lukewarm everyday, not many people will drink it and when you have access to water without clean, clear ice, your employees may not drink as much as well. Capital Equipment brings, installs and maintains the ice machine(s) for your office so that your ice bins are always full and your employees and customers always have crystal clear delicious ice for drinking water. Here are some of the health advantages of having your employees drink more water in your office according to Canteen.com

Appropriate hydration improves brain functionality and can prevent headaches.

Proper hydration keeps skin moisturized for healthier, softer skin.

Adequate water consumption boosts metabolism and helps your body properly break down food.

Water helps flush toxins out of the body, reducing fatigue and boosting energy to help you feel refreshed.

Water carries nutrients to cells to help your body function properly.

Water has no calories or sugar and is a natural component of the body.

Having an ice machine in your office won’t guarantee that your employees will drink more water and be more productive and healthy but it certainly makes water intake more enjoyable. If you have an office or business in the Kansas City area and are interested in adding an ice machine for your employees and customers, call Capital Equipment today to schedule a free, in person consultation at (913) 683-8972 or CLICK HERE TO CONTACT US.

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August 5, 2019

We Sell and Rent Commercial Ice Makers

Ice machines are an absolute necessity for many businesses in Kansas City and since they work 24/7, 365 days a year (in most cases) eventually they will wear out, break down or need to be replaced. Capital Equipment makes is easy and hassle free to buy or rent quality, durable commercial ice machines for offices, hotels, hospitals, health care facilities, restaurants, bars and business with the top rated names in ice equipment that are built to last.

Commercial Ice Maker Rentals and Sales in Kansas City and St Joseph, MO

We take the time to find out our customers’ and our potential customers’ needs to help them choose a commercial ice machine that will meet and exceed their ice needs. Unlike many commercial ice machine companies that send pushy salespeople to sell or rent you equipment that likely won’t last but a few short years, our service technicians meet directly with you to determine your ice needs, measure the space for the equipment, and make sure that the environment that the equipment will be housed in is ideal for making ice. Capital Equipment offers sales, leasing and rental programs for all of the commercial ice makers we represent and we also offer maintenance and repair programs to make sure your equipment is always running smooth when you need it to most. With our rental program for commercial ice machines, Capital Equipment handles all maintenance and repairs during the term of your agreement for one monthly fee.

This includes routine water filter changes, any temperature adjustments that need to be made to ensure quality ice as well as routine cleaning and sanitizing to keep your ice bins full of clean, clear and delicious ice. For outright sales of commercial ice machines and ice equipment, you are responsible for service and maintenance however Capital Equipment does offer programs for service and maintenance so that you don’t have to worry about it. Our service technicians only use approved parts for each ice maker manufacturer and we use approved chemicals that won’t damage the plating or metal surfaces of the ice equipment. We use the highest quality water lines and we make sure to test the commercial ice machines we install before we leave so that you can begin serving ice as soon as your ice bins are full. If you want pushy, overprices commercial ice machines dealers then Capital Equipment isn’t for you but if you want superior customer service and the industry’s top rated ice equipment for your business in the Kansas City area, then we’d love to help! Call Capital Equipment today at (913) 683-8972 or CLICK HERE TO CONTACT US of commercial ice machine sales, rentals and service in the greater Kansas City area.