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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August 20, 2021

Commercial Ice Machines For Sale, Lease, or Rent in Kansas City

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At Capital Equipment, we work with business big and small throughout the greater Kansas City area and each one has unique commercial ice machine needs which is why we make sure that offer as many options as possible to the get the ice equipment they need so that restaurants, bars, warehouses, hotels, hospitals, offices, or any business owner can pick the one that suits them best.

Commercial Ice Equipment Dealers in the Kansas City Area

Buying commercial ice machines is certainly an option with Capital Equipment but in most cases the businesses we work with choose other options. The reason is that when you buy a commercial ice machine you may be saving in the broad scope of overall pricing but installation, routine maintenance, cleaning, service/repairs are not covered once the manufacturers’ warranty has expired. Of course, Capital Equipment can provide professional installation, service, and repairs but those come at additional costs to the business. Commercial ice machine rental or leasing is much more popular and more affordable particularly for small businesses in the Kansas City area in that there is one flat monthly fee and in the case of renting the ice equipment, service, cleaning, maintenance, and repairs are covered. This means ice machines that make hundreds of pounds of ice per day or even ice dispensers in a small office, for example, get routine cleaning and sanitizing as well as water filter changes and factory-trained checkups to ensure clean, clear ice regularly which is advantageous and keeps access to ice hassle-free for the business.

When leasing commercial ice machines or ice equipment, cleaning and maintenance responsibilities fall on the business owners however any repairs needed during the lease agreement period are covered by Capital Equipment. Unlike the big commercial ice machine dealers in Kansas City, you aren’t going to get a pushy salesperson that only cares about their commission but what you will get is factory-trained professionals that show you all of the options so that you can get the right ice equipment that fits your business’ needs. When you need to replace, upgrade, or add a commercial ice machine in the Kansas City area, Capital Equipment is ready to help with affordable and customized sales, leasing, and rental options that are tailored to you. Call us today 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.

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

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.

Commercial Ice Machine Rental, Service and Repair in Kanas City

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 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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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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August 19, 2020

Need An Ice Machine For Your Business?

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Businesses and offices are slowly and cautiously beginning to open back up across the greater Kansas City area and many of them will need help cleaning, sanitizing or even replacing their ice machines as, in most cases, they’ve likely been shut down for quite a while. At Capital Equipment, we understand how important it is for businesses to have access to safe and clean ice which is why we partner with businesses in and around the greater Kansas City area to help with all of their commercial ice needs.

Commercial Ice Machines Sales, Rental and Leasing in Kansas City, Overland Park and Lenexa

We consult with business owners and office managers to learn about how many employees they have, how much ice they will likely use daily, where the commercial ice machine will be installed and whether they want to buy, lease, or rent the commercial ice equipment. We never send pushy salespeople that treat you like a number but instead we provide a personal touch by making sure we provide commercial ice machine solutions that work for you and your business. Our service technicians are manufacturer trained so that they know the commercial ice machines we provide inside and out which means you will never have empty ice bins.

We can provide routine maintenance for your commercial ice machine(s) including changing water filters periodically, cleaning and sanitizing bins, equipment repairs, and overall inspection of your ice machines to make sure that you won’t have any surprise break downs. We offer only the most trusted and reliable names in commercial ice machines from brands like Manitowoc, Ice-O-Matic-Scotsman, and Hoshizaki that are the top rated in the world for making quality ice. At Capital Equipment, we pride ourselves on going above and beyond for our customers in the greater Kansas City area for all of their commercial ice equipment and ice needs. Call Kansas City’s locally owned and operated commercial ice machine experts at (913) 683-8972 or CLICK HERE FOR OUR ONLINE CONTACT FORM.

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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.