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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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 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.

Commercial Ice Machine Installation and Services in Kansas City

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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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 7, 2019July 7, 2020

Time To Upgrade Your Commercial Ice Machines?

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While Capital Equipment are Kansas City’s experts at service, repairs and maintenance on all commercial grade ice machines and ice equipment, there are some instances where ice machines are simply beyond repair and need to be replaced. For most businesses that have ice machines for their customers or employees, the last thing you want for is your the ice bins to be empty especially during the summer months when ice consumption is considerably higher.

Commercial Ice Equipment Rental, Sales and Leasing in Kansas City and St Joseph, MO

Capital Equipment works one on one with Kansas City and St Joseph area restaurants, bars, hospitals, hotels, offices and even some homeowners that demand better ice to deliver the most durable, efficient and highest quality commercial grade ice machines and ice equipment. We offer only the most reliable and durable ice machines and ice equipment from brand names like Manitowoc, Scotsman, Ice Maid ( for ice merchandisers and freezers) Hoshizaki and Ice-0-Matic and and unlike many ice equipment dealers in the Kansas City area that only sell, lease and rent them, we can provide full service, repairs and service for as long as you have your ice machines.

Capital Equipment will deliver your new commercial ice machine(s) to your business and professionally install it as well as train you and your staff on basic operations so your aren’t left in the dark after we leave. We offer outright sales, leasing options and our most popular program for upgrading your commercial ice equipment, out rental program which covers routine maintenance, cleaning, and any repairs that may may occur during your rental period all for one low monthly cost. We meet with our customers in person to help them determine how much ice they use per day using an ice calculator, what size and model of ice machine will best suit their needs, if new water lines will need to be installed, and make sure no other equipment would hinder anything less than the highest quality, clean ice will be in your bins for your customers and/or employees. When is comes to helping Kansas City area businesses get the quality, commercial ice machines and ice equipment they need, no one beats Capital Equipment for customer service and attention to detail. Call us today for all of your commercial ice machine needs in Kansas City, St Joseph, Leavenworth and Lansing at (913) 683-9872 or CLICK HERE TO CONTACT US BY EMAIL.