When your business needs a commercial ice machine, do the ice machine manufacturers really matter? Many business owners are looking consistent ice cube production and reliability. Hoshizaki, Manitowoc, Scotsman, Follet — is there really a difference? We show you what makes these ice machine brands the best on the market.
How to Protect Your Ice Maker from Flood and Storm Damage
Storms can cause tremendous damage to businesses and their appliances – and that includes ice machines. We discuss what preparations you can make to limit damage to your commercial ice machine and what to do if flood water enters the unit.
Does My Business Need a 100 lb Ice Maker?
For first-time small business owners, the price of a new ice machine can be intimidating. Not only are commercial ice machines expensive, but there are hidden costs associated with owning an ice machine, like maintenance, cleaning, and repairs. This can lead new business owners to try and cut costs when it comes to sizing. Let’s take a look at the main issues with sizing an ice machine too small and why you should aim to buy larger than a 100 lb. ice machine.
What Do AHRI Ratings Mean for Ice Machines?
The AHRI rating is one way to measure how much ice commercial ice equipment can produce in 24 hours. You can also find this information in an ice machine spec sheet. AHRI is a type of metric ice machine manufacturers use to inform customers about their ice machine’s performance. In this article, the Ice Machine Experts at Easy Ice show you how to read AHRI ice machine ratings and how you can increase your ice machine production.
Under What Conditions Do I Need an Advanced Water Treatment for My Ice Machine?
Many cities across the country have water conditions that require additional filtration methods to keep their commercial ice equipment running smoothly. An advanced water treatment system helps treat high-mineral water and is different from installing additional water filtration to your commercial ice maker water filter system.
My Ice Machine is Not Producing Ice, What Should I Do?
There are few ice maker problems as frustrating as an ice machine not producing ice at a rate that meets your business needs. Running low on ice means unhappy customers and spending hundreds of dollars to buy replacement ice. Ice machines that don’t produce due to a machine issue will require a qualified ice machine technician to come on-site.