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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May 28, 2021

Your Summer Ice Specialists In Kansas City

Summer and cold drinks go hand in hand (no pun intended) but heat and humidity can be tough on commercial ice machines especially when they aren’t professionally installed or the manufacturer of the equipment is sub-par. Ambient air temperatures are something that we at Capital Equipment always have to consider when we deliver and install ice machines and ice equipment for our customers because high temperatures (like we see in the summer months in the Kansas City area) can greatly affect the quality of ice and not to mention put unnecessary stress on your ice machine(s).

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Proper airflow near water lines is essential to keeping the commercial ice machines producing ice at an optimal rate. If there is other equipment that puts off heat or the room temperature is above 70 degrees, it could impact not only the time it takes to make ice but also the quality. When Capital Equipment installs ice machines for our customers, we look at every environmental factor to ensure that airflow and air temperatures won’t hinder the equipment’s ice-making abilities. We make sure that the water filters we install are also placed where they won’t be heated up by other equipment giving off heat or the ice machines we are installing.

Speaking of water filters, making sure that our technicians install the correct size and brand of filter for your brand of machine is something we never cut corners on. We keep an eye out throughout the metro area for any boil orders and let our customers know that they need to change them out to ensure that clean water is entering their ice machines and quality ice is in their bins. Just like every summer in Kansas City, ice will be in high demand and with the heat and humidity we’re sure to see, it can hard on your commercial ice machine(s). Call Capital Equipment at (913) 683-8972 and let one of our factory-trained technicians make sure your ice equipment is ready for summer or CLICK HERE FOR OUR ONLINE CONTACT FORM.

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February 3, 2021

Industries We Work With

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At Capital Equipment, we work with a variety of industries in and around the greater Kansas City area to make sure that each business no matter how big or small has the right ice machine(s) and/or ice equipment to meet their needs. While ice machines are mostly thought of as being prevalent in places like restaurants, bars, and hotels they are actually just a few of the types of businesses that Capital Equipment works with in the greater Kansas City area.

Commercial Ice Machine Sales, Rental, and Service in Kansas City, Platte City and Atchison, KS

From modular ice machines capable of making and storing hundreds of pounds of ice per day to countertop, under-counter, and ice/water combo machines, Capital Equipment’s technicians and consultants will make sure that your business has the right type of ice equipment professionally installed to meet and grow with your ice needs. Here are some of the industries we currently work with in the greater Kansas City area:

Ice Machines For The Hospitality Industry

Restaurants/Bars
Hotels
Caterers
Event Spaces

Ice Machines For Education/Athletics

Schools
Universities
Cafeterias
Stadiums/Arenas

Ice Machines For The Industrial Sector

Warehouses
Distribution Centers
Manufacturing Plants

Ice Machines For The Health Care Industry

Hospitals
Health Care Offices/Labs
Assisted Living Facilities

Ice Machines For Commercial Businesses and Offices

Offices
Retail/Convenience/Liquor/Grocery Stores

No matter how big or small your business is or which industry it serves, Capital Equipment provides customized, personal service and expert advice to make that you, your staff, and your customers have clean, clear ice when they need it. Call Capital Equipment at (913) 683-8972 for all of your commercial ice machines needs in and around the greater Kansas City area of CLICK HERE FOR OUR ONLINE CONTACT FORM.

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December 16, 2020December 23, 2020

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.

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October 16, 2020

Office, Hospital, and Hotel Ice Machines

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For many businesses, ice is an absolute necessity and while things have certainly changed since the onset of COVID-19 earlier this year, the demand for ice and ice machines has not changed.

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At Capital Equipment, we have been helping Kansas City area businesses get through these past few months by providing even more cleaning, maintenance and sanitizing of commercial ice machines and ice equipment while also helping them replace, upgrade and/or add new ice machines for their customers and staff.

Ice Machines For Offices in Kansas City

Many offices are slowly starting to reopen and the need for providing ice and quality drinking water is increasing. At Capital Equipment, our representatives consult directly with business owners and office managers to determine what the best options are as it pertains to installing and maintaining ice machines and/or ice and water combo machines. We want to gain in understanding of how many people on average are in the office, how many days a week is that office open and are there any changes in the number of personal on the horizon so that we can make recommendation on commercial ice machines that can adjust for company growth.

Commercial Ice Machines For Hospitals

Because ice is essential in the health care industry for uses such as reducing swelling or even keeping patients hydrated it goes without saying that hospitals cannot go without it. Capital Equipment works with many hospitals and health car facilities to help make sure their patients and staff have ice when they need it most. We also understand that any commercial ice machines in a health care environment will need to be cleaned and maintained regularly in order to maintain a hospitals’ strict hygiene status and our service department customizes our maintenance schedules and procedures to align with the health care facilities’ guidelines we work with we work with.

Commercial Ice Machines For Hotels

Just like most businesses that were shut down earlier this year due to COVID-19, hotels are slowly beginning to reopen and welcome back guests in the Kansas City area which means ice machines will be in high demand. The difference with hotel ice machines is that often times get more use depending on the number guests staying overnight which means they need to be ready to dispense an enormous amount of ice on any given day. Capital Equipment works directly with hotel managers to determine the most efficient commercial ice machines to install for their guest to make sure that their ice bins are never empty even on the busiest of nights. We also provide routine maintenance and cleaning as ice machines are a highly touched area in a hotels and in the age of COVID-19 need to be cleaned and sanitized more regularly.

At Capital Equipment, we work with all types of business and organizations in and around the greater Kansas City area to make sure they have reliable commercial ice machines that deliver clean, clear ice. We are locally owned, operated and completely licensed and insured so you can rest assured that you and your ice machines are in professional hands. Call Capital Equipment for all of your ice and ice equipment needs at (913) 683-8972 or CLICK HERE TO FOR OUR ONLINE CONTACT FORM.

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September 11, 2020

Need To Upgrade Your Ice Machine(s)?

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Like most commercial equipment, ice machines are an absolute essential for many businesses but since, in most cases, they run 24/7, they can wear out quick if not properly maintained and Capital Equipment is there when you need to upgrade or replace your ice equipment.

Commercial Ice Machines Sales, Leasing and Rentals in Kansas City, Overland Park, and Shawnee

Whether you need a new ice machine and water dispenser combo for your office or you need commercial ice machine for hundreds of employees in a warehouse of office building, Capital Equipment can help with access to the entire line of ice maker models from the most reputable names in ice equipment like Hoshizaki, Ice-O-Matic, Manitowoc, and Scotsman. Unlike the big ice equipment dealers in the Kansas City area that send out pushy salesmen that care more about their commission than helping out the businesses they partner with, Capital Equipment sends non-commissioned consultants to make sure that we deliver an ice machine that will meet and be able to adjust to your needs as your business changes. We are licensed and insured so that in the event that something should go wrong during the installation of your commercial ice machine(s), which is rare, you can rest assured that everything will be taken care of. We sell ice machines outright but most of our customers choose to lease or rent their equipment from us because it is a) more affordable for businesses on a budget and b) in the case of our rental program, all service, maintenance, and cleaning is included in one monthly fee.

Many of the larger, national commercial ice equipment dealers have astronomically higher overhead than Capital Equipment and that means they will nickle and dime their customers for something that should be taken care of in a lease or rental agreement like changing water filter yet it costs businesses more money when they partner with them. With Capital Equipment, there are no games, gimmicks, or surprises when you work with us to replace or upgrade your commercial ice equipment. We are upfront and honest regarding pricing on the ice machines we provide as well as the costs for service, repairs, maintenance and cleaning. At Capital Equipment, we pride ourselves on being locally owned and operated by ice equipment professionals that go above and beyond with every service we provide. If you think it might to time to replace and commercial ice machines for your business in the greater Kansas City area, give us a call at (913) 683-8972 or CLICK HERE FOR OUR ONLINE CONTACT FORM and we will contact you soon.

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May 13, 2020

Need A New Commercial Ice Machine?

When it comes time to upgrade, replace or simply add a commercial grade ice machine to your business in the Kansas City area, the ice experts at Capital Equipment will be ready to help. Unlike the big commercial ice machine dealers in Kansas City that make you feel like a number, Capital Equipment delivers a customized customer service approach to each and every business we work with to help with their ice needs.

Commercial Ice Machine Sales and Rentals in Kansas City and Overland Park

Ice machines are built pretty durable these days but when you consider that in most cases they are running nonstop, 24 hours a day, and 7 days a week it’s not surprising that they end up failing at some point. While Capital Equipment offers the best commercial ice machine service, maintenance and repair in the Kansas City area, there comes a point where ice equipment may become not worth the repair bill due to age and wear. The good news is that Capital Equipment has multiple options for business owners to buy, lease, or rent the commercial ice equipment they need for their customers and/or staff. Unlike the big commercial ice machine dealers in Kansas City, Capital Equipment won’t ever send a pushy salesman to meet with you but instead we send an expert that listens to and understands your ice needs. We make recommendations on specific ice machine models that will not only meet your business’ daily needs but allow for more in the future should the consumption of ice increase for whatever reason. Of course our customers are welcome to purchase new ice makers outright but we find that our leasing and rental programs for commercial ice machines make it more affordable to have the latest ice equipment at a consistent monthly rate which every business needs especially now. Plus with leasing or renting commercial ice machines, you never have to worry about having to pay for repairs should the equipment break down because it’s all covered with us. With our rental program, Capital Equipment will clean, sanitize, and even replace water filters routinely at no additional charge which is where most commercial ice equipment dealers fall short.

At Capital Equipment, our goal is to partner with businesses for all of their ice and ice equipment needs and help them grow. We pride ourselves on exceptional customer service and customized services to exceed those who choose us for their commercial ice machines needs expectations. Call us today at (913) 683-8972 for all commercial ice machine sales, service, leasing, rentals, cleaning and maintenance in the greater Kansas City area or CLICK HERE TO CONTACT US ONLINE.

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March 25, 2020

No Hidden Fees With Our Ice Machine Rentals

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

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

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

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

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March 13, 2020March 24, 2020

Kansas City’s Local Ice Machine Company

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

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

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

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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

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

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.

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.

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.