Are Your Ice Machines Ready For Spring and Summer?

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

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

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

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

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October 1, 2021

Time To Replace Your Ice Machines? We Can Help!

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In most cases, commercial ice machines are running 24 hours a day, seven days a week, and even the best-built equipment eventually needs to be repaired or replaced. In the greater Kansas City area, Capital Equipment helps businesses and organizations big and same get the right commercial ice machines and equipment they need for their staff and customers without the pushy sales tactics you get with the big ice equipment dealers.

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Our focus has always been on providing the best possible customer service to our customers and ensuring that they have the ice machines and commercial refrigeration equipment that meet and exceed their needs. When our consultants meet with new potential customers, we listen and gain an understanding of what their business or organization needs in terms of ice. Our goal is always to make ice machine and equipment recommendations that provide solutions for their ice needs with the flexibility of knowing that businesses change and often grow. We offer outright sales of commercial ice machines and flexible leasing and all-inclusive rental options so that our customers can choose the best way to get the equipment they need while staying on budget. We have licensed and insured installers who don’t just go through the motions like most ice equipment companies but take into account factors like water line placement, ambient air temperatures, and ease of access to the ice machines.

Our service technicians have years of experience and are factory trained so that when you need repairs or maintenance, you can rest assured that your equipment is in good hands with people that know ice equipment inside and out. We make sure that we have the right OEM parts in stock at our warehouse, so that should our customers’ ice machines need them. There is little to no downtime as opposed to waiting on parts to be shipped. Lastly, Capital Equipment is locally owned and operated, which means when you choose to do business with us, that money goes back into the Kansas City community. If it’s time to upgrade and replace your commercial ice machines or equipment, call Kansas City’s ice professionals at (913) 683-8972 or CLICK HERE FOR OUR ONLINE CONTACT FORM.

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July 1, 2021

KC’s Summer Ice Supply and Ice Machine Experts

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

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

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

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December 29, 2020

Common Questions About Ice Machines

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Not everyone is an ice machine experts and at Capital Equipment, we get it, which is why we put together some of the most common questions we get from our customers about ice and ice equipment.

Commercial Ice Machines in Kansas City, Overland Park, and Shawnee, KS

For years, Capital Equipment has been the greater Kansas City area’s commercial ice machine experts and our goal is and always has been to help educate our customers to make sure that they have the right ice equipment for their businesses.

What are the best commercial ice machines?

There are quite literally hundreds of ice machine manufacturers with new ones popping up each year but the problem is that many of them aren’t built for the long haul and when you have an obscure brand, replacement parts can be hard to come by. At Capital Equipment, we recommend well known and well established commercial ice machine brands that have a proven history of being reliable and for making the highest quality ice. Capital Equipment recommends Hoshizaki, Scotsman, Manitowoc, and Ice-O-Matic ice machines as they have proved to be durable and reliable for years for all types of businesses.

How often should ice machines be cleaned and sanitized?

Many commercial ice machine manufacturers have different recommendations but overall a good rule of thumb would be about every 3 months. However, larger ice machines that see more individuals using them and thousands of pounds of ice produced may need to be cleaned more frequently. Particularly with COVID-19 continuing to spread, cleaning and sanitizing commercial ice machines should be much more frequently especially if a large number of people are coming in contact with the equipment. Also, when a boil order is issued for the city where your business is located it’s generally a good idea to clean and sanitize your commercial ice machines as well as change the water filter.

How often should the water filter be changed on a commercial ice machine?

As stated above, it is highly recommended that water filters be changed immediately if a boil order has been issued in your area but under normal circumstances most commercial ice machine manufacturers recommend every six months but equipment that is in heavily use may require more frequent changeouts. It’s best to make sure that water filters are changed out on a predetermined schedule to ensure quality, clean ice otherwise it may begin to taste funny which is not good for any business.

The commercial ice machine experts at Capital Equipment are always happy to answer any questions you have about which equipment will work best for your business and we can help make sure your current ice machine(s) are running smooth and your ice bins are always full of clean, clear ice. Call us today for all of your commercial and industrial ice machines and ice equipment needs at (913) 683-8972 or CLICK HERE FOR OUR ONLINE CONTACT FORM.

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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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December 3, 2020

KC’s Ice Supply and Ice Machine Experts

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The holidays are here and while this year may be a bit different for businesses in the greater Kansas City area, the need for quality, clean ice will still be in high demand and Capital Equipment will be there to make sure they have it when they need it most.

Local Ice Supply, Delivery and Commercial Ice Machines in Kansas City

For over 12 years, Capital Equipment has been helping local offices, hospitals, hotels, restaurants, and a myriad of other business make sure that they have the right commercial ice machines, ice merchandisers, and bulk bagged ice delivered and we’ll be ready to help this holiday season as well.

Ice Supply and Delivery in Kansas City

The holidays are all about food, drinks, friends and family and keeping food and drinks cold is imperative for restaurants, businesses and even festive events. Capital Equipment can deliver whatever amount of bulk, bagged ice you need this holiday season in the Kansas City area just in time for your office parties, family events or in the event that you just need emergency ice to keep things chilled. Our bagged ice is clean, filtered and most importantly delivered directly to your doorstep when you need it. We also help supply bagged ice to convenience stores, grocery stores, liquor stores, and any business that needs to make sure their ice merchandisers are full for their customers and/or staff during this holiday season or any time of the year for that matter.

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Business owners have plenty of things to worry about especially during the holidays and how their commercial ice machines are running shouldn’t be one of them. At Capital Equipment, our factory trained, licensed and insured service technicians make sure that our customers ice bins and full and their ice machines are running smooth as silk so that they can focus on running their business and taking care of their customers and staff. From routine maintenance, repairs and cleaning to upgrading and replacing your current ice machines, Capital Equipment will listen to and understand your business’ needs without the pushy sales tactics the you get with the big commercial ice machine dealers. We proudly offer the the full line of commercial ice machines from the most trusted and reliable names in ice equipment like Hoshizaki, Manitowoc, Scotsman, Ice-O-Matic, and Ice Maid along with factory parts that we keep in stock so that when you need them, we’ll have them ready for you.

At Capital Equipment, we don’t cut corners on the businesses we serve period. From the cleaning, maintenance, and repairs we do to making sure that our customers have the right commercial ice machines in place that will meet and have the capability to exceed their daily ice needs when needed, we add a personal touch to each and every business we work with. Call Capital Equipment at (913) 683-8972 for all of your ice and ice equipment needs in the greater Kansas City area or CLICK HERE FOR OUR ONLINE CONTACT FORM. Happy Holidays from all of us at Capital Equipment!

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November 20, 2020

Are Your Ice Machines Holiday Ready?

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The holidays are quickly approaching and for many businesses it means a surge in traffic, hosting parties and/or events, and the stress of making sure safety is a top priority for both staff and customers with COVID-19 cases continuing to rise in the Kansas City metro. The reality is that COVID-19 isn’t going to stop the holidays but it will most certainly change it in some pretty big ways especially when it comes to staff hygiene and guest relations. Restaurants will still be serving and catering food throughout the holiday season while keeping safety at an elevated level of cleanliness and hygiene will be a top priority and Capital Equipment will be right there with them helping them keep their ice machines clean, running smooth and even delivering bulk ice when needed to them in the greater Kansas City area.

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With new COVID-19 restrictions in the greater Kansas City area now in place, we understand that many businesses especially restaurants and bars are having a rough time keeping their doors open but have high hopes that a good holiday rush will help and we’ll be there to make sure ice is the one thing business owners don’t have to worry about. Our technicians and representatives are following strict safety guidelines as directed by the CDC and local city mandates which includes wearing masks at all times, practicing social distancing, wearing gloves at all times especially when performing service, cleaning or repair on your commercial ice machines and making sure that we arrive at your business at a time when occupancy levels are low.

Now throughout the holiday season our technicians and consultant are available for:

Ice machine replacement/upgrades – sales, rentals, and/or leasing.
Ice machine repairs – factory trained, insured technicians ready to get your equipment back up and running.
Ice machine cleaning and sanitizing.
Ice machine maintenance – water filter replacement, water line checks, and more.
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And anything else business might need as it pertains to commercial ice machines and ice equipment in the greater Kansas City area.

While it may not be a typical holiday season for may businesses in the Kansas City area, they can still rely on Capital Equipment for professional commercial ice machines sales, service, repairs, cleaning and maintenance when they need it. Call us today for all of your ice needs this holiday season or anytime at (913) 683-8972 or CLICK HERE FOR OUR CONTACT FORM.

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November 3, 2020

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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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.

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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 27, 2020

Making Sure Your Ice Machines Are Safe

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With businesses slowly opening back up in the Kansas City area and across the country, business owners will need to make sure that their water supply and ice machines are clean and safe for consumption. Capital Equipment can help with expertly trained and certified technicians that can help get your ice machines and business back up and running.

Commercial Ice Machine Service, Repair and Maintenance in Kansas City

If your business has been shut down for some time, the Kansas City Water Department has released some guidelines for reopening and making sure that your water is safe and clean which by extension will pertain to commercial ice machines as well. According to the Kansas City Water Department website (in conjunction with guidance from the CDC (Centers For Disease Control and Prevention), business owners need to clear out trapped water from their lines using the following guidelines:

Make sure all faucets in the building flow to a drain. If there are any water filters, remove or bypass them.
For best results, it is recommended that all aerators and screens are removed from every faucet being flushed.
Using the cold-water handles, turn on all faucets – including kitchen and bathroom sinks, utility and mop sinks, bathtub and shower, etc. – and allow them to run during the entirety of the flushing process.
Start with the lowest floor. If there is a basement, start there.
Move to the next highest floor and turn on all faucets.
Continue until all faucets are turned on in the structure.
At the end of this process, water should be flowing from all the faucets in the building at the same time.
Let the water run until the temperature changes.
Repeat steps 3-5 using the hot-water taps.
Replace any filters and reinstall any aerators and screens that were removed.

These same guidelines are applicable to commercial ice machines as well. While Capital Equipment helped many of our customers drain and clean out their ice equipment prior to shutting down, we know that many businesses ceased operations without much warning likely leaving their ice machines unattended. If that is that case, you’ll need to make sure any water that has been trapped in the water lines feeding the ice machine are cleared and thoroughly cleaned out. Water filters will need to be replaced as they may have become contaminated and rendered ineffective while lying dormant. Ice bins will need to be cleaned and sanitized while making sure items like ice scoops are cleaned as well. Internal components will need to be inspected and replaced if they have become damaged or contaminated.

If your business has been closed down for an any period of time due to the pandemic, you can’t simply flip your commercial ice machine(s) back on and expect to have clean, safe ice. Call Kansas City’s commercial ice machine experts at Capital Equipment at (913) 683-8972 for professional service, repair, cleaning and maintenance or CLICK HERE TO CONTACT US.