Ice Machine Not Working? We Can Help!

There’s nothing more jarring for businesses that rely on providing their staff, patients, guests, or customers ice than to have their commercial ice machine all of a sudden not work correctly or at all. At Capital Equipment, we get phone calls and emails every day from frantic managers and business owners that need help getting their ice equipment back up and running in a flash, and we are more than happy to help them in the greater Kansas City area.

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

With factory-trained and fully insured service technicians, Capital Equipment can quickly diagnose your commercial ice machines and, more importantly, get them back up and running quickly and efficiently. Whether it’s routine service and maintenance like cleaning, water filter changing, or adding refrigerant, to mechanical repairs and parts replacement, the ice equipment experts at Capital Equipment know ice machines inside and out. We can also install, clean, and unclog water lines which are a common problem with commercial ice machines as you can’t make ice without a reliable water source. Our warehouse is always fully stocked with hundreds of OEM factory-made parts for all types of commercial ice equipment, including parts for brands like Follett, Ice-O-Matic, Scotsman, Hoshizaki, Manitowoc, Ice Maid, and Kold-Draft, all of which we are authorized dealers for.

But most importantly, our service technicians are upfront and honest about the condition of your commercial ice machine. If the repairs don’t financially make sense, we offer a wide variety of options to rent, lease, and buy new equipment without the pushy sales approach that you get with the bigger ice machine dealers. At Capital Equipment, we have the experience, knowledge, and expertise to ensure your ice machines are always running smoothly in the greater Kansas City area. If you need service, maintenance, or repairs for your ice equipment, call us today 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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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 22, 2021

Tired Of The Big Commercial Ice Machine Companies in Kansas City?

If you’re a business owner that relies on ice machines then you probably already know that not all commercial ice equipment companies are the same in Kansas City. Whether it’s poor customer service, lack of attention to detail, high rental/sale prices. or botched service and repair work, it can be frustrating dealing with the big commercial ice machine companies.

Local Commercial Ice Machines Sales, Rentals, and Service in Kansas City

The good news is that Capital Equipment is locally owned and operated providing truly customized service, sales/rentals, and maintenance for hundreds of businesses big and small throughout the greater Kansas City area. You won’t get a pushy sales rep when you deal with Capital Equipment that acts as they know more about your business and that you do but you will get an ice equipment expert that listens to and understand your business’ ice needs. We provide all of the options for getting the ice machine(s) or equipment you need for your business including no-hassle pricing, rental, and leasing options to fit your budget. Our company is fully licensed and insured to provide all aspects of commercial refrigeration service, repair, and maintenance and our technicians are factory-trained with continued ongoing updates on all of the latest commercial ice machine models and technology.

We only supply the most trusted and reliable ice equipment from manufacturers that have a proven track record of building quality machines which include Follet, Ice-O-Matic, Scotsman, Manitowoc, Hoshizaki, Ice Maid, and Kold-Draft as well as the factory-made, OEM parts for them all because Capital Equipment does not cut corners on anything we do. Whether you’re opening a new business, upgrading or replacing your current ice machines, or tired of lackluster customer service for your current ice equipment company in Kansas City, Capital Equipment would love the opportunity to earn your business. Call us today for all of your ice and ice machine needs at (913) 683-8972 or use our ONLINE CONTACT FORM BY CLICKING HERE.

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June 10, 2021

Quality Ice Begins With Your Commercial Ice Machine

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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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September 3, 2020

Ice Machine Service, Cleaning, and Repair

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Ice machines are truly a modern marvel and it’s easy to take them for granted until they all of a sudden don’t work. At Capital Equipment, we help hundreds of businesses in and around the greater Kansas City area have quality, reliable commercial ice machines for their customers and staff and making sure their ice equipment is always running smooth is a big part of our business.

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

There are hundreds of parts and components that make up an ice machine and when they aren’t properly maintenanced and/or serviced, things can get bad really quick. From putting unnecessary strain on essential components to having unclean or dirty ice, making sure your commercial ice machine(s) are being looked after by an experienced, professional technician will inevitably save your equipment from any downtime but it can also save your business money by avoiding costly ice machine repairs or worse replacement.

Some of the most common issues we see with commercial ice machines are:

The ice machines isn’t making ice at all
The ice machine isn’t making enough ice
The ice machine won’t dispense ice
The ice machine is leaking
The water is freezing before it reaches the ice mold
The ice machine is dispensing dirty and/or foul smelling ice
The ice machine is displaying an error code or making odd noises

Capital Equipment also provides routine maintenance services for commercial ice machines like:

Clean air filters on air cooled ice machines
Sanitize ice machine water systems
Change water filters
Check and replace faulty water valves
Clean and sanitize ice bins
And overall inspection of the ice equipment

At Capital Equipment, our sole purpose is provide quality, reliable commercial ice machines and ice equipment to Kansas City business and to help them make sure they making clean, delicious ice. If your business needs to add, upgrade or repair a commercial ice machine call us today at (913) 683-8972 or CLICK HERE FOR OUR ONLINE CONTACT FORM.

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June 4, 2020

Summer Heat and Ice Machines

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As the temperatures rise in the summertime, so too does the demand for ice which means your commercial ice machine(s) will be working overtime for the next few months.

Commercial Ice Machine Service and Repair in Kansas City

While there isn’t much you can do about the heat and humidity, there are some things you can do to make sure your ice is still cold and clean and more importantly your ice machines are running as efficient as possible even on the hottest of summer days.

Proper Ice Machine Maintenance:

Nothing will slow your ice machine(s) down like poor or lack of maintenance. Scale build up on evaporators or condensers will slow ice production to an absolute crawl and when combined with the heat of summer, could end up doing serious damage to the machine itself. Making sure that your commercial ice machines get regularly scheduled maintenance and cleaning will certainly help keep your ice bins full even on the hottest of days.

Ambient Room Temperature:

The higher the room temperature, the the harder your ice machine(s) will have to work to produce ice. Particularly in places like a busy restaurant kitchen, warehouses, and non-air conditioned areas, the ambient temperature of a room can heat up the water lines causing commercial ice machines to struggle or in some cases cease to make quality ice. High temperature areas also put an enormous amount of strain on compressors which could lead to costly repairs. Ideally, commercial ice machines should be put in an area that has good airflow if possible so that even if the air around it is warm, it can self cool through the air intake.

Adequate Spacing:

Most all commercial ice machines need adequate space around them to effectively self cool unless of course they are water cooled. Placing an ice machine near another appliance that generates heat will make it much more difficult to cool. Especially in restaurant kitchens where ovens and grills tend to generate an enormous amount of heat, commercial ice machines should be placed as far away from them as possible. Also making sure that the ice machines’ intake vents are cleaned regularly so that airflow is not restricted in any way will help keep ice production up.

If you’ve noticed your ice equipment is struggling this summer (or anytime) call the ice machines experts in Kansas City at Capital Equipment for professional service, repair and maintenance on all commercial ice makers. Call us today at (913) 683-8972 or CLICK HERE TO CONTACT US.

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April 29, 2020April 29, 2020

Get Your Ice Machines Ready For Reopening

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With many states ramping up to reopen businesses after weeks of lying dormant, Kansas and Missouri are doing the same in the coming days and Capital Equipment will be busy making sure commercial ice machines are cleaned, running smooth, and ready for staff and customers to return. With many businesses shut down for the last month or more, we’re finding that many of our customers had to shut their ice machines down as well which means that they will need a thorough cleaning and sanitizing treatment before the ice is safe for consumption.

Commercial Ice Machine Service, Cleaning, and Sanitizing in Kansas City and Overland Park

With local health departments more than likely to be our inspecting businesses more than usual, the last thing you need is to have yours shut down due to your ice maker so having professionals like Capital Equipment clean and sanitize your commercial ice machines guarantees that your ice won’t hold your business back from remaining open. Our service team will inspect your entire ice machine making sure that there aren’t any issues that have come up while your equipment has been shut down. The first items that need to be cleaned are the internal components of the ice machine. While many parts and components may not be visible, our services technicians know every nook and cranny of commercial ice equipment so that we can quickly and thoroughly remove, clean, and replace each component that is susceptible to contamination. We make sure that the water supply is clean which means any water lines are inspected and cleaned as well as replacing the water filter to insure clean, clear ice. Of course the ice bin will need to be drained and thoroughly cleaned as well since it is more often than not the area of commercial ice machines that is most likely to harbor dirt, mold, mildew, or other harmful germs that can greatly effect the quality of ice. Also, ice scoops will need to be cleaned and sanitized often as they come in constant contact with human hands and are often overlooked when they should be washed and replaced frequently. Lastly, the exterior of commercial ice machines need to be cleaned often as well. Especially in busy kitchens and break rooms, ice machines (in particular bin doors) are likely to have more human contact than you would think and making sure the outside of the machine is cleaned often can prevent any issues that may find their way into the ice. We only use cleaners and sanitizers that are specific to commercial ice machines and ice equipment.

At Capital Equipment, we know that getting businesses back open is absolutely essential but not having your commercial ice machines professionally cleaned and sanitized before you do so is not only risky, it’s irresponsible. Call us today at (913) 683-8972 to schedule professional cleaning and sanitizing for your commercial ice machines of CLICK HERE TO CONTACT US. Stay safe, KC!

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April 16, 2020

We Install and Service Commercial Ice Machines

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It goes without saying that this is a very odd time in our city’s and country’s history. With so many restaurants, offices and businesses lying vacant we wanted to let our current and new customers know that Capital Equipment is still out servicing, cleaning, and even delivering new commercial ice machines and ice equipment in the greater Kansas City area.

Commercial Ice Machine Sales, Leasing and Rentals In Kansas City

We’ve been lucky enough to have had great customers during this different time in our city that have continued to have us do what we do best which is making sure each business we work with has quality ice and clean, working ice machines. We know that reopening our city, and more importantly the businesses in it, is going to create some unique problems for many of our customers but your commercial ice machines won’t be one of them.

Commercial Ice Machine Service and Repair in Kansas City

If your business is currently closed down and you aren’t using your ice machine(s), be sure to drain any water out and turn them off. It will not only save you on energy costs but it will also prevent wear and tear on the machines components. When it’s time to fire up your ice machines again make sure that you give us a call and have us thoroughly clean and sanitize the equipment. Even though the ice machine isn’t being used, mold and mildew could easily begin to grow somewhere with the equipment. Capital Equipment knows every area of a commercial ice machine that could harbor mold, mildew and scale even when they aren’t visible and we’ll make sure your equipment is good to go as you temporarily shut down.

It may see redundant but you’ll want to clean and sanitize your ice machine(s) even more frequently than normal as health and safety of your staff and customers will likely be under even more scrutiny than the pre-COVID-19 era. This is where things will get tricky because no one really knows exactly when that will be and how it will all work. However it’s not a matter of IF but WHEN restaurants, bars, offices and businesses will reopen again and when they do Capital Equipment will be working overtime to make sure that our customers’ ice machines and ice equipment are ready to go to welcome back their customers and staff. We at Capital Equipment understand that it is a very difficult time for many business and we will do anything we can to help them. Call Capital Equipment today at (913) 683-8972 for all of your ice and commercial ice machine needs in and around the greater Kansas City area 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.