Are Your Ice Machines Ready For Spring and Summer?

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We’ve already gotten a little taste of spring in the past few weeks in the Kansas City area, but if previous years are any indicator, we’ve still got a few more rounds of winter left and today is a perfect example. However, it goes without saying that summer and, more importantly, hot and humid days are on the way and quality ice is in even higher demand. Not to mention that things are finally getting back to some semblance of normal, and people are actually going back to work in person.

Commercial Ice Machine Sales, Rental, Repair, and Service in the Kansas City Area

The problem is that heat and humidity can be hard on commercial ice machines. When water lines become too warm to produce ice efficiently, the ice machines end up working harder than necessary to freeze and harvest ice which can end up in costly repairs that can easily be avoided with proper installation and adequate ventilation. At Capital Equipment, our installers and service technicians understand that the summer heat and ambient air temperatures can reduce the overall quality of ice and quite possibly cause commercial ice machines to need repair or outright replacement. That’s why we take into account all seasons and all scenarios when installing ice equipment for our customers because, more often than not, we’re fixing a problem created by another commercial ice machine company that quite honestly didn’t know what they were doing.

Our service technicians use only factory-approved parts and cleaning chemicals from manufacturers like Hoshizaki, Manitowoc, Follett, Scotsman, Ice-O-Matic, Kold-Draft, and Ice Maid because we believe every aspect of the services we provide should be as stellar as the brands we represent and recommend. Businesses big and small have trusted Capital Equipment for all of their ice equipment needs in the greater Kansas City area for over 14 years, and we are proud to continue delivering quality, professional, and personalized service to each and every customer we serve. Call us today for all of your ice machine and bulk ice needs at (913) 683-8972 or CLICK HERE FOR OUR CONTACT FORM.

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December 15, 2021

Service and Repair For Ice Machines During The Holidays

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The holiday rush means different things to different people. For example, consumers tend to flock to malls and department stores to find the perfect holiday gift, whereas business owners often hire seasonal workers and extend shifts to keep up with demand.

Service, Repair, and Maintenance For Commercial Ice Machines in Kansas City

Warehouses, particularly those that deal in retail distribution, can sometimes run 24 hours a day during the holidays, which also means that demand for ice increases dramatically compared to the rest of the year. Hotels see an influx of holiday travelers from all corners of the county to see friends and family, which means that hotel ice dispensers will be working overtime and in heavy use. Unfortunately, hospitals and health care facilities are seeing an influx in traffic again this year, and ice is used in various ways to reduce fever, swelling and keep medical staff and patients hydrated.

At Captial Equipment, we understand that ice machines are more often than not an afterthought for businesses until they aren’t working correctly. This is why our service and repair technicians are all over the Kansas City metro this month, ensuring our customers’ ice equipment is the last thing they have to worry about during the holidays. We are fully licensed, insured, and factory-trained to work on all commercial ice machines and ice equipment for routine maintenance, cleaning/sanitizing, mechanical repairs and can assist with upgrades and/or replacement of ice machines. Our warehouse is always stocked with the most common replacement parts so that businesses never have to wait on long shipping times because we understand that for most companies, not having working ice machines during the holidays, or anytime for that matter, is not an option. For service, cleaning, maintenance, and repairs on commercial ice machines and ice equipment in the greater Kansas City area, call Capital Equipment at (913) 683-8972 or CLICK HERE FOR OUR ONLINE CONTACT FORM.

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October 27, 2021

Making Sure Your Ice Machines Are Ready For The Holidays

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We’re not trying to jump the gun on the holidays, but the fact is that after Halloween, things tend to move pretty quickly and at Capital Equipment, making sure that our customers have quality, clean ice for their staff and/or customers for the holiday rush is our top priority. However, with so much talk of shortages due to the supply chain issues due to COVID-19, there should never be a shortage of ice at your business, and we help make sure it stays that way.

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From helping to replace, upgrade, or add your business’ first commercial ice machine, Capital Equipment provides low pressure, no pushy sales consultations with our customers to make sure that they get the ice equipment they need and that meets their budget. We offer flexible options so that whatever type or size of commercial ice machine your business needs, we can help fit it into your budget with outright sales, leasing, and rental options along with certified, licensed, and insured installation, so adding your new ice equipment is seamless and worry-free. We offer all types of commercial ice machine models, including under-counter, countertop, modular, water-ice dispenser combos, hotel ice machine dispensers, air-cooled, water-cooled, and remote cooled. But unlike many commercial ice equipment dealers, we only offer the industry’s most trusted and reliable ice machine brands like Ice-O-Matic, Hoshizaki, Manitowoc, Follett, Kold-Draft, Scotsman, and Ice Maid merchandisers.

Plus, our warehouse in Kansas City has a huge inventory of parts and some refurbished commercial ice machines for businesses that need quality ice equipment but are also on a tight budget. While demand for ice sees a massive surge in the summer months, it pales compared to the holidays as businesses of all types see a tremendous surge. Capital Equipment makes sure that businesses of all types in the greater Kansas City area can meet and exceed their ice needs with commercial ice machines and ice equipment they can rely on for our staff and customers. Call us today for all of your ice needs in KC at (913) 683-8972 or CLICK HERE FOR OUR ONLINE CONTACT FORM.

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September 2, 2021

Professional Cleaning and Service For Commercial Ice Machines

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

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

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

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

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

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

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July 1, 2021

KC’s Summer Ice Supply and Ice Machine Experts

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It doesn’t take a rocket scientist to know that ice is in high demand during the summer months. But what you may not think about is as the temperatures get hotter, your commercial ice machine has to work harder to produce ice. At Capital Equipment, we not only supply and deliver bagged ice throughout the greater Kansas City area but we’re also the metro’s ice machine and ice equipment experts helping businesses of all sizes meet their ice needs.

Ice Supply and Commercial Ice Machines In Kansas City, Leavenworth, and Lawrence, KS

Summer is a very busy time for us as you might expect as many ice machines simply can’t handle the heat and end up not working properly or not at all. Our factory-trained, fully insured technicians know how to quickly pinpoint and troubleshoot every aspect of nearly every commercial ice machine ever made which means you don’t have to wait for quality, professional service, repair, and/or maintenance, you get it when you need it most. Our warehouse is always stocked with all of the right replacement parts, unlike many commercial ice machine companies that have to order them which means you end up waiting on them. Our customer service is second to none in the metro and we are always upfront, honest and offer the most competitive service rates, rental fees, and sale prices in the Kansa City area for all of the ice machine manufacturers we represent.

We are authorized dealers and factory-trained installers for the top commercial ice equipment brands including Scotsman, Kold-Draft, Hoshizaki, Manitowoc, Ice-O-Matic, Follet, and Ice Maid for businesses needing ice merchandisers. Our goal is and always has been to make having quality, reliable ice machines and ice equipment easy and hassle-free for our customers and their online reviews certainly speak for themselves. If your business needs ice machines, ice dispensers, or ice delivered in the greater Kansas City area, call experts at locally owned and operated Capital Equipment today at (913) 683-8972 or CLICK HERE FOR OUR ONLINE CONTACT FORM.

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June 10, 2021

Quality Ice Begins With Your Commercial Ice Machine

It’s rare to hear someone in an office, restaurant, bar say, “Wow, this ice is delicious!” but it’s certainly not a stretch when the ice tastes funny or is anything less than crystal clear and clean. At Capital Equipment, we take the guesswork out of making sure that our customers always have quality, clean, and clear ice in their bins and ice dispensers making sure that we only offer the most trusted and reliable commercial ice equipment brands, factory-trained service technicians, and professional installation to make sure that we deliver exceptional customer service and more importantly ice that staff and customers alike will love.

Commercial Ice Machine Installation and Service in Kansas City

Obviously, water is the key ingredient to making ice but poor quality water or more specifically an ineffective water filter can make even the best commercial ice machines produce sub-par, cloudy ice. At Capital Equipment, our service technicians make certain that before the water even reaches your ice machines it is run through the most proven and effective water filters so that not only does your ice taste clean, but it also looks clean and clear. Keeping ice machines and ice equipment properly cleaned and maintained is a big part of what we do at Capital Equipment and our service techs all have years of experience, are fully insured, and know ice equipment inside and out so that you never have to worry about having anything less than superior quality ice and ice machines that run as smooth as silk. Unlike many commercial ice equipment dealers that tend to offer a myriad of manufacturers that seem either new to the market or just plain unheard of, Capital Equipment makes sure the ice machines and ice equipment we provide have a proven track record of quality and reliability. We are authorized dealers from the most trusted and durable ice equipment manufacturers in the world including Manitowoc, Hoshizaki, Ice Maid, Kold-Draft, Scotsman, Follett, and Ice-O-Matic but unlike many commercial ice machine companies in the Kansas City area, our technicians are factory trained and fully insured to install, service, and repair the equipment we offer. For locally-owned, customer service center commercial ice machine sales, rentals, leasing, cleaning, and repairs, Kansas City office and business have trust Captial Equipment because we deliver. Call us today for all of your ice and ice equipment needs at (913) 683-8972 or CLICK HERE FOR OUR ONLINE CONTACT FORM.

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May 12, 2021

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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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.

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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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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.

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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.