Commercial ice machines have advanced since John Gorrie first created them in 1845. Despite the advancements in ice machine functions, the ice-making process has remained relatively unchanged since first designed. Easy Ice has managed over 20,000 ice machines and counting. We understand how ice makers work – and how to keep them running well. Here is a high-level explanation of how an ice maker works.
The Difference Between Air-Cooled and Water-Cooled Ice Machines
Air-cooled and water-cooled machines use either air or water to cool condensers and keep ice production at a maximum. Both these types of machines operate differently and are best suited for specific environments. In this article, we discuss the difference between these two systems and which you should choose for your establishment.
How to Clean an Ice Maker Water Filter
An ice machine water filter protects your unit from harmful minerals and particulates that can lead to scale and freeze ups. Not all water filters are the same though. Depending on your water condition, you may have an advanced water filtration system that requires special care. We show you which water filters you can clean yourself and which you’ll have to replace.
Sphere Ice Ball Makers are Taking Bars by Storm!
Ask any bartender, and they’ll tell you that quality cocktails need a quality ice cube. Traditionally, large, square ice cubes are a favorite in high-end cocktail and whiskey bars, but sphere ice is building in popularity. While sphere ice cubes certainly have a unique look, they were not easy to make. New sphere ice ball makers aim to fix that!
The Many Types of Ice Machine Drain Setups
An ice machine drain is necessary to flush away any excess water not used by the machine during the ice-making process. We show you the most common setups.
Why Is My Hoshizaki Ice Machine Beeping?
Hoshizaki KM-series ice maker beep patterns are designed to alert the operator of operator of seven different conditions that signal improper operating conditions—with one, two, or three beeps being the most common.