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.

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

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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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.

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

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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July 23, 2019July 23, 2019

Ice Machine Service and Repair Experts

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For most offices, restaurant, hospitals, hotels and businesses, having adequate and abundant ice is essential and at Capital Equipment we help make sure that your commercial ice machines are always running smooth and producing clean, clear ice when you, your customers and your employees need it most.

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

For over 11 years, Capital Equipment has helped hundreds of businesses buy, rent and lease the most durable and reliable commercial ice machines and ice equipment in the world but what many businesses in Kansas City don’t know is that we also offer expert service, repairs and maintenance as well. There’s no doubt about it: summer is hard on commercial ice machines but luckily the service and repair experts at Capital Equipment are just a phone call away in the greater Kansas City area.

With all of the replacement parts, water filters and diagnostic equipment on hand at all times, the commercial ice machine and ice equipment technicians at Capital Equipment can have your ice machines pumping out clean, clear and most importantly cold ice in no time keeping your customers and /or employees refreshed when summer is at it’s hottest in Kansas City. From making sure the water temperature inside your commercial ice machines is ideal to making sure your water lines aren’t being heated up and causing less than perfect ice, Capital Equipment can make minor adjustments that make a major difference in the quality of ice your equipment delivers. Our technicians can help with common commercial ice machine problems such as:

Not making enough (or any) ice
Ice tasting odd or unpleasant
Leaky valves or water lines
Clogged, dirty or corroded water lines
Ice machine bin cleaning
Routine water filter changing

At Capital Equipment, we pride ourselves on providing the most prompt and professional services, maintenance and repair for commercial ice machines and ice equipment in the Kansas City, St Joseph and Leavenworth/Lansing area. We go the always are willing to go the extra mile to make sure that your customers and/or your employees have pristine, delicious ice each time they fill up their cups at your ice machine. Call to speak with one of our commercial ice machine and ice equipment experts today at (913) 683-8972 or CLICK HERE TO CONTACT US BY EMAIL.

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July 9, 2019

Keep Your Ice Cold and Clean In Kansas City

You likely never hear about how great your ice tastes but you’ll most certainly hear about if it doesn’t and in the Kansas City area, Capital Equipment helps keep our customers’ commercial ice machines running smooth and delivering crystal clear, clean ice to their customers and employees. From routine maintenance and cleaning to expert, professional repairs, Capital Equipment is Kansas City’s commercial ice machines experts with service that is unsurpassed in quality and promptness and this summer we’d love to help your business keep your ice bins full.

Commercial Ice Machine Service and Repair in Kansas City

When it’s hot outside, ice becomes a pretty good perk for your employees and your customers but if your ice tastes funny or your ice machine has simply quit working, it could very well cost you business and/or productivity. At Capital Equipment, we help business owners in St Joseph, Leavenworth/Lansing and the greater Kansas City area keep their commercial ice machines and ice equipment running smooth no matter what time of the year it is but summer is often our most busy time of the year. Ice machines always are working overtime during the summer months because, let’s face it, the demand for ice is always much higher but Capital Equipment can help make sure your commercial ice equipment is ready for anything with expert service, maintenance and repairs on most commercial grade ice makers. Our ice machine service technicians can routinely replace water filters and professionally clean your commercial ice equipment which more often than not are the causes of odd tasting ice as most areas of the Kansas City area have hard water which tends to build up on filters quickly. Some of the other common mistakes other commercial ice machine service and repair companies make are:

Improper adjustment of water pressure valves
Improper bridge thickness switch settings
Not cleaning the condenser coil
High room/ambient temperature
Not making sure the ice machine is level
Using the wrong refrigerant
Not cleaning or replacing clogged water lines

At Capital Equipment, we specialize solely in commercial ice machines and we work with hundreds of businesses big and small in the Kansas City area to make sure that their customers and employees always have the highest quality ice and most efficient running ice makers when they need it most in the summer months. If you’re commercial ice machine service and repair company in the Kansas City area isn’t quite meeting your expectations then it’s time to call Capital Equipment today at (913) 683-8972 or CLICK HERE TO CONTACT US.

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June 27, 2019

Commercial Ice Machines For Sale

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There are plenty of options when it comes to buying or renting commercial ice machines and ice equipment in the Kansas City area but the fact is that many commercial equipment companies charge way more than they should to businesses to cover their massive overhead expenses. Think of it this way: if the company you buy, lease or rent your commercial ice machines from has so many employees that you rarely talk to the same person, the chances are their overhead is huge and that ultimately gets factored into the overall cost of thee equipment they sell and you end up paying for it.

Buy and Rent Commercial Ice Machines in Kansas City and Overland Park

At Capital Equipment, we are changing the way restaurants, bars, offices, hotels, and hospitals in the greater Kansas City area get the commercial ice machines that they need because we provide a truly personal approach to the businesses we deal with. You will never talk to a receptionist that simply takes notes on what you need only to hand your information off to a pushy salesperson that will end up overcharging you for the exact same commercial equipment that we sell for less. When you call Capital Equipment for service, repairs, cleaning or sales for commercial ice machines, you will always speak to an ice equipment expert that knows everything there is to know about every major brand of ice maker.

We make sure that your business gets the right commercial ice equipment that meets and exceeds your ice needs and we let you know about all of your options are when it comes to making sure your equipment always produces clear, clean and delicious ice for years to come. Our service technicians will help professionally install your new ice machines and help you and your staff get to know the basic operations on how to work the equipment as well as provide options for routine cleaning, maintenance and repair programs so that you don’t have to worry about your ice makers and the quality of your ice ever. Don’t settle for mediocre customer service with the big guys in commercial ice machines sales and service and let Capital Equipment handle all of your ice equipment needs in the Kansas City area. Call us today for sales, rentals, service and repairs on all commercial grade ice machines and ice equipment at (913) 683-8972 or CLICK HERE TO CONTACT US.

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April 12, 2019

Commercial Ice Equipment Rental and Service

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At Capital Equipment, we help Kansas City, Leavenworth and St Joseph area businesses, restaurants, bars, convenience stores, and health care facilities with all of their commercial ice machine and ice equipment needs. When our customers (new or current) contact us about upgrading their current ice makers or ice equipment we always offer them a variety of options to get the new commercial ice machines that not only meet their ice needs but will also fit their budget.

Commercial Ice Maker Rental and Service in Kansas City, St Joseph and Leavenworth

Commercial ice makers are expensive when purchased outright and since many of the businesses and organizations we work with ten to wear the equipment out after years of continuous use, Capital Equipment offers rental programs to help our customers get the latest ice makers that meet and exceed their ice needs but also make it easy and hassle free to keep them services and maintained. When you rent your commercial ice machines and ice equipment from Capital Equipment all maintenance and repairs are covered under your rental agreement making it worry free for you to have quality ice without the worry or unexpected costs in the event your equipment would need to be serviced.

Capital Equipment’s expert service technicians will come to your business or organization periodically to make sure we change water filters, make temperature adjustments, check water lines for blockage, and overall make certain that your rented ice machines and equipment are delivering crystal clear, clean ice for your employees, patients and customers. We only recommend the top rated commercial ice makers and ice merchandisers that have a long-lasting reputation for being durable, reliable and user-friendly like Ice Maid, Hoshizaki, Ice-O-Matic, Scotsman and Manitowoc. For over 11 years, Capital Equipment has helped hundreds of businesses and organizations with their commercial ice machine, ice merchandiser and ice equipment needs and this year we are ready help even more in the Kansas City Leavenworth, Lansing and St Joseph areas. For reliable, professional and above all quality ice machine services, repair, maintenance, sales and rentals, call Capital Equipment for all of your ice needs in Missouri and Kansas at (913) 683-8972 or CLICK HERE TO CONTACT US today.

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March 7, 2019March 7, 2019

Service and Repair For Commercial Ice Machines

Commercial ice machines and ice equipment are always running 24 hours a day, 7 days a week which means that keeping them properly serviced, having the right routine maintenance, and having a professional, reliable repairman on hand is crucial to delivering quality ice to your customers and employees.

Commercial Ice Machine Service and Repair in Kansas City

At Capital Equipment, we pride ourselves on being Kansas City’s commercial ice machine service and repair experts providing maintenance and replacement parts for ice makers like Manitowoc, Hoshizaki, Ice-O-Matic, Scotsman and other commercial grade ice equipment. With over 40,000 commercial ice machine parts on hand for most ice maker models, Capital Equipment’s service technicians can help diagnose and repair your ice equipment and get it up and running again in no time. Unlike many commercial ice machines repair companies in the Kansas City area, our service technicians are upfront and honest about the condition of your ice equipment and if for some reason it is beyond repair, we offer solutions to help replace them. From major repairs and routine maintenance to making minor adjustments to your ice machines to ensure high quality ice production, Capital Equipment helps Kansas City restaurants, bars, offices and hospitals have clean, clear ice for their customers, employees and patients. Capital Equipment can help clean and sanitize your commercial ice equipment as well as replace water filters through our maintenance program as while making sure we proactively inspect your ice machines to make sure you are aware of any potential problems that may occur with your equipment in the future.

Our service technicians help keep your commercial ice machines and ice equipment up to code by keeping them properly maintained, cleaned, sanitized and ready for any health inspections particularly if you are a restaurant or bar in the Kansas City area. We also offer commercial ice machine and ice equipment rental and leasing so that business owners and hospitals don’t have to spend enormous amounts of money to have quality ice equipment upfront , Capital Equipment takes care of all routine maintenance and repairs during the rental period. When you have Capital Equipment service, maintenance and repair your commercial ice machines, you get countless years of experience in the ice equipment industry with superior customer service and unsurpassed expertise in the Kansas City metro. Having clean, clear and quality ice requires professional and precise service and maintenance on the machines that create it and in the greater Kansas City area no one knows commercial ice equipment better than Capital Equipment. Call us today at (913) 683-8972 or CLICK HERE TO CONTACT US for professional commercial ice machine repair, service and maintenance.

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February 26, 2019

Ice Machines For The Health Care Industry

While we are mostly known for providing quality commercial ice machines and ice equipment to restaurants, bars and offices in the Kansas City area, Capital Equipment also offers the same services for the health care industry and hospitals. We help businesses in the health care industry as well as hospitals get commercial grade ice machines and ice equipment that not only serve their patients with their ice needs but also for their employees and staff. Our staff at Capital Equipment helps you determine exactly what type and size of ice machine you’ll need as well as make sure that the space you have for the ice machine will accommodate it.

Commercial Ice Machines For Hospitals in Kansas City

Capital Equipment helps install the ice machines themselves as well as water lines and anything else needed for the ice machine to operate properly. With a variety of options to have ice machines delivered to your health care office or hospital including outright sales, leasing and rental programs, Capital Equipment helps the health care industry have the highest quality and most durable ice machines and ice equipment that deliver clean, clear ice for both staff and patients. Capital Equipment understands that all health care environments are expected to be clean and germ free and our service technicians make sure that the ice machines are serviced and sanitized often to ensure clean ice quality.

With our ice machine rental program, routine maintenance and repairs are included in the cost which means you have the latest commercial ice machine models without having to worry about the cost of servicing the equipment during the period of your rental. From minor ice machine service like filter changes and water line cleaning to adjusting the temperature and cleaning the coils to ensure the highest quality ice, Capital Equipment not only provides the ice machines to the health care industry but also makes sure they operate properly at all times as well. In the Kansas City area, Capital Equipment are the commercial ice machine experts that can help health care businesses and hospitals have the ice equipment they need as well as service, repair and maintenance their current ice makers as well. Call us today for all of your commercial ice machine needs at (913) 683-8972 or CLICK HERE TO CONTACT US.