Ice Machine Sales, Service, and Rentals

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The need for quality ice is at the forefront of many businesses in the Kansas City area and business owners have trusted Capital Equipment for over 12 years to provide professional and experts sales, service, rentals of the top names in commercial ice machines and ice equipment. Locally owned, operated, licensed, and fully insured, Capital Equipment is Kansas City most trusted source for all of your ice and ice equipment needs with factory trained technicians and commercial ice machine experts that make sure that your business’s ice needs are fully met with the personalized touch you won’t get with the big equipment dealers.

Commercial Ice Machine Sales, Service, and Rentals in Kansas City, Overland Park, and St Joseph

In recent years, we’ve seen an increase in companies that specialize in refrigeration trying to get in on the commercial ice machine business and while that may appear to make sense they are actually a pretty big risk for your business. Between not being factory trained by the commercial ice machine manufacturers, not being fully licensed and insured or a toxic combination of both, your business could be on the hook for any mistakes made by an amateur commercial ice equipment service company that doesn’t know what they are doing. You don’t to worry about any of that with Capital Equipment because we work directly with the most trusted and reliable commercial ice equipment brands in the world like Manitowoc, Hoshizaki, Ice-O-Matic, Scotsman, and Ice Maid which means we know these machines inside and out. We keep hundreds of parts for all models of commercial ice machines in stock so that if something should go wrong and repairs are needed, we can get your ice equipment up and running in no time minimizing downtime and getting ice back in your bins quickly and professionally.

Our representatives work one on one with your business to make sure you know all of your options if you are adding, replacing or upgrading ice machines and we make sure that you know the bottom line cost to rent, buy or lease the equipment. Whether need service and repairs on your current ice machines or it’s time to add new ones for your business, Capital Equipment will be there for our customers every step of the way with expert technicians and ice equipment consultants that will listen to and understand your ice needs. Call Kansas City’s locally owned and operated commercial ice equipment company at (913) 683-8972 or CLICK HERE FOR OUR ONLINE CONTACT FORM.

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August 5, 2020

Tired Of The Big Ice Machine Dealers?

Each week at Capital Equipment, we get phone calls and emails from businesses in Overland Park, St Joseph, Lawrence and the Kansas City metro that are sick and tired of the big commercial ice machine companies’ poor customer service and ridiculously high prices for sales, rentals, and service. This isn’t anything new to us because we have in fact been getting the same type of calls from disgruntled business owners for years about the pricey ice equipment dealers that seem to always want to nickle and dime their customers to the point at which they just can’t stand dealing with them anymore.

Commercial Ice Machine Sales, Installation and Service in Kansas City, St Joseph, and Lawrence

At Capital Equipment, we’re proud to be Kansas City’s locally owned and operated commercial ice machine dealers with over 13 years in the ice equipment industry and hundreds of satisfied customers, we’re ready to help you with all of your ice needs. Each of the business’ we work with are unique and so too are their ice needs which means cookie cutter plans that the big ice machines dealers tend to offer don’t work. We consult with our customers to determine how much ice they need daily, how much space is available for the ice equipment, and what their budget is so that we can put together a customized plan to fit their needs. We proudly represent the most trusted and reliable commercial ice machine manufacturers in the world like Hoshizaki, Manitowoc, Ice-O-Matic, Scotsman and Ice Maid for ice merchandisers. Our service and repair professionals have been certified by the manufacturers to perform routine maintenance and repairs with the expert precision that our customers demand and expect so that when our technicians come to your business to work on your ice machines, it gets done right the first time.

Our ice machine rental programs are easy and hassle free with one flat monthly rate and no surprise fees for maintenance or changing water filters so you can focus on your business and not worry about your ice equipment and getting charged extra. Plus, you’ll never have a pushy salesperson that treats you like a number visit your business because Capital Equipment’s owner personally visits each and every one of our customers to make sure things are done right every time. You don’t have to settle for the big commercial ice machine dealers’ lack of customer service and overpriced rental fees and service when Capital Equipment customizes our services to your business and your ice needs. Call us today for all of your ice and ice equipment needs for your office, hotel, hospital, warehouse or other type of business in and around the Kansas City area at (913) 683-8972 or CLICK HERE FOR OUR ONLINE CONTACT FORM.

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July 29, 2020July 29, 2020

KC’s Commercial Ice Machine Experts

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Ice is an absolute essential for many companies but even more so during the summer months which is why Capital Equipment is busy helping offices, hotels, hospitals, warehouses, and business owners all over the greater Kansas City area with getting the right commercial ice machines and ice equipment that meet their business’ needs. From ice machine sales, leasing, and rentals to making sure our clients’ current ice equipment is cleaned, sanitized and running smooth all summer long, Capital Equipment is Kansas City’s locally owned and operated commercial ice machine experts serving business’ big and small to make sure their staff and/or customers have crystal clear, clean ice when they need it.

Commercial Ice Machine Installation, Sales, Rental and Service in Kansas City, MO

No two businesses are the same and some tend to use much more ice than others which is why the staff at Capital Equipment makes certain that our customers have the right commercial ice machines that will meet and exceed their ice needs. We offer outright sales of commercial ice equipment as well as leasing and rental options that allow for a easy, hassle free ice machine use with no surprise fees like the big commercial equipment companies charge. With our commercial ice machine rental program for example, we will install, clean and maintain your ice equipment during the course of your rental program for one monthly fee which included replacing the water filter(s) which the other ice machine dealers charge extra for.

Our ice machine installers make certain that your equipment is placed where it can produce optimal ice and not be effected by things ambient heat, lack of air flow, and ease of access for your staff and/or customers. We make sure to calibrate your ice equipment to make as much ice as your business needs and our service team is always happy to make adjustments as your business changes. You don’t have to settle for poor customer service and overpriced commercial ice machine sales, rentals and service when Capital Equipment can help your business with all of its ice needs at a lower cost and with a personal touch. Call Capital Equipment today to speak with our commercial ice machine experts at (913) 683-8972 or CLICK HERE TO CONTACT US.

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June 17, 2020

Nothing Beats the Heat Like Ice!

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We’ve already gotten a taste of summer in the past 2 weeks in Kansas City and there’s still plenty more heat and humidity on the way which means ice will be in high demand. The good news is that Capital Equipment can help with all of your summer ice needs from commercial ice equipment sales, service and rentals to bagged ice supply and delivery along with ice freezers to store it.

Commercial Ice Machine Sales, Rentals, Service and Installation in Kansas City

Whether you are a small business that needs a counter top ice/water combo dispenser or you have hundreds of employees and need a commercial ice machine that will make hundreds of pounds of ice per day, Capital Equipment can help with Kansas City’s ice equipment experts ready help your staff and customers keep cool this summer. Buying ice equipment outright particularly commercial ice machines can get expensive really quick especially for small business. While we at Capital Equipment are happy to sell our customers quality, commercial ice machines outright, we find that a good majority of them choose to rent or lease them from us. With our ice machine rental program, you pay one monthly fee which includes all service, maintenance and repairs during the course of the rental period. There are no surprise fees like charging extra for water filters or routine cleaning unlike most of the other commercial ice machine companies in Kansas City. You will always get an ice machine expert with Capital Equipment that is certified to work on commercial ice equipment but also licensed and fully insured for our customers’ protection.

Our installers are professional and understand all of the factors that could produce less than stellar ice like proper spacing, air flow and making sure that water lines are room temperature and not effected by ambient heat. We listen to our customers needs and make recommendations for specific ice machine models that will easily meet their daily ice needs and help them upgrade as their business grows. At Capital Equipment, we know that ice is not at the top of everyone’s priority list but making sure our customers have quality ice and ice equipment is always at the top of ours. If your business needs bulk ice, commercial ice machines, or service for your current ice equipment, call Capital Equipment for Kansas City’s locally owned an operated ice service. Call us today at (913) 683-8972 or CLICK HERE TO FILL OUT OUR 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.

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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 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.

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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.

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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

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.

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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.

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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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November 12, 2019

How Commercial Ice Machines Work

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Everyone know that ice forms when you have water and temperatures at or below freezing but have you ever thought about how ice machines actually work? At Capital Equipment, all we do is service and sales for commercial ice machines in the greater Kansas City area and each day we use our knowledge of how ice equipment actually produces ice to help our customers keep their ice bins full.

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

Put simply, there are three main components needed for a commercial ice machine to work:

A Refrigeration System
A Water Supply
A Way To Collect the Ice

That seems simple but ice machines are far from it. While there are a variety of different types of ice machines, we’ll focus on one of the most common which is a metal ice cube tray. The ice tray is connected to a series of coiled heat-exchanging pipes which are similar to what you would see on the back of your home refrigerator. A compressor pushes a refrigerant fluid through these pipes where they will narrow (condense) and then flow into a wider tube (evaporator) where the liquid will expand. When refrigerant is compressed, it raises it’s pressure which also will raise it’s temperature and is it goes through the more narrow coils it will lose its heat and condense into a liquid. Now that the compressed liquid passes through expansion valve , it will evaporate and become a gas which attracts heat from the surrounding pipes and the air around the refrigerant which, in turn, cools the pipes and the ice tray.

Water is then brought in from a filter and a pump gradually so that it is frozen layer by layer which creates the clear ice that you often see in restaurants and hotels. If you’re ice is white, cloudy and has a milky look, then there’s obviously a problem and you need to call us. There are a variety of ways the ice is then removed from the tray and into the bin but in most cases it gets a little nudge or the ice tray is has a downward angle so the cubes slide out on their own.

There are countless more components that enable commercial ice machines to, well, make ice and Capital Equipment’s service and repair team knows how to narrow down what’s ailing your equipment quickly and efficiently. We buy all of our parts in bulk so that it saves our customer money because we know which parts are more likely to fail and we make certain that we have them on hand at all times. Whether your business is adding, upgrading or needing service and repair on commercial ice machines, Capital Equipment has got Kansas City covered with over 11 years of experience in the ice equipment business and a stellar reputation with our customers. Call us today for all of your commercial ice machine needs at (913) 683-8972 or CLICK HERE TO CONTACT US.

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October 8, 2019

Professional Commercial Ice Machine Cleaning

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Poor quality ice can be a real problem especially if you’re a restaurant or bar and at Capital Equipment we help Kansas City area businesses keep their ice machines cleaned and maintained so that they never have that problem. Not only does Capital Equipment sell, rent and lease the top rated names in commercial ice makers and ice equipment but we also provide expert service repairs and maintenance which includes cleaning and sanitizing ice machines. Ice machines and in particular ice bins can be a breeding ground for bacteria, mold and mildew which is not only gross and may effect the quality of your ice but it can also lead to health issues. Capital Equipment is Kansas City;s commercial ice machine and ice equipment experts and routine cleaning and maintenance is a big part of what we do.

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

Most ice machines are running 25 hours a day, 7 days a week and with, in most cases, a good number of people using the ice, it can easily become contaminated. Cleaning and sanitizing your commercial ice machine regularly not only keep the overall quality of your ice par but it can also keep your ice maker running longer. Cleaning and maintenance on ice machines isn’t just for the ice bin as there are a multitude of water lines, pumps, filters, sensors and valves that will directly effect the quality of ice and Capital Equipment’s service team has seen it all.

The Kansas City area is a hard water town meaning that ordinary tap water has levels of calcium and magnesium in it which can build up quickly in ice machines particularly in filters and water lines if they aren’t changed and/or cleaned regularly. Keeping scale build up from the hard water that we have in the Kansas City is imperative to keeping your ice clean and delicious while keeping your ice equipment running smooth. When you rent ice machines from Capital Equipment, we handle all of the cleaning and maintenance on the equipment but if you own your commercial ice makers outright and you don’t have someone routinely cleaning and maintaining them then you probably need to get in touch with us. Build up of scale in water lines, water filters, and/or valves can quickly damage commercial ice machine which will likely come without warning leaving your business unexpectedly without ice. Don’t neglect cleaning and servicing your commercial ice machines and call Capital Equipment for professional service, repairs and cleaning of ice equipment in the Kansas City area at (913) 683-8972 or CLICK HERE TO CONTACT US.