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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February 15, 2022

Ice Machine Not Working? We Can Help!

There’s nothing more jarring for businesses that rely on providing their staff, patients, guests, or customers ice than to have their commercial ice machine all of a sudden not work correctly or at all. At Capital Equipment, we get phone calls and emails every day from frantic managers and business owners that need help getting their ice equipment back up and running in a flash, and we are more than happy to help them in the greater Kansas City area.

Commercial Ice Machine Sales, Service, and Repair in Kansas City, St Joseph, and Leavenworth

With factory-trained and fully insured service technicians, Capital Equipment can quickly diagnose your commercial ice machines and, more importantly, get them back up and running quickly and efficiently. Whether it’s routine service and maintenance like cleaning, water filter changing, or adding refrigerant, to mechanical repairs and parts replacement, the ice equipment experts at Capital Equipment know ice machines inside and out. We can also install, clean, and unclog water lines which are a common problem with commercial ice machines as you can’t make ice without a reliable water source. Our warehouse is always fully stocked with hundreds of OEM factory-made parts for all types of commercial ice equipment, including parts for brands like Follett, Ice-O-Matic, Scotsman, Hoshizaki, Manitowoc, Ice Maid, and Kold-Draft, all of which we are authorized dealers for.

But most importantly, our service technicians are upfront and honest about the condition of your commercial ice machine. If the repairs don’t financially make sense, we offer a wide variety of options to rent, lease, and buy new equipment without the pushy sales approach that you get with the bigger ice machine dealers. At Capital Equipment, we have the experience, knowledge, and expertise to ensure your ice machines are always running smoothly in the greater Kansas City area. If you need service, maintenance, or repairs for your ice equipment, call us today at (913) 683-8972 or CLICK HERE FOR OUR CONTACT FORM.

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December 15, 2021

Service and Repair For Ice Machines During The Holidays

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The holiday rush means different things to different people. For example, consumers tend to flock to malls and department stores to find the perfect holiday gift, whereas business owners often hire seasonal workers and extend shifts to keep up with demand.

Service, Repair, and Maintenance For Commercial Ice Machines in Kansas City

Warehouses, particularly those that deal in retail distribution, can sometimes run 24 hours a day during the holidays, which also means that demand for ice increases dramatically compared to the rest of the year. Hotels see an influx of holiday travelers from all corners of the county to see friends and family, which means that hotel ice dispensers will be working overtime and in heavy use. Unfortunately, hospitals and health care facilities are seeing an influx in traffic again this year, and ice is used in various ways to reduce fever, swelling and keep medical staff and patients hydrated.

At Captial Equipment, we understand that ice machines are more often than not an afterthought for businesses until they aren’t working correctly. This is why our service and repair technicians are all over the Kansas City metro this month, ensuring our customers’ ice equipment is the last thing they have to worry about during the holidays. We are fully licensed, insured, and factory-trained to work on all commercial ice machines and ice equipment for routine maintenance, cleaning/sanitizing, mechanical repairs and can assist with upgrades and/or replacement of ice machines. Our warehouse is always stocked with the most common replacement parts so that businesses never have to wait on long shipping times because we understand that for most companies, not having working ice machines during the holidays, or anytime for that matter, is not an option. For service, cleaning, maintenance, and repairs on commercial ice machines and ice equipment in the greater Kansas City area, call Capital Equipment at (913) 683-8972 or CLICK HERE FOR OUR ONLINE CONTACT FORM.

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October 27, 2021

Making Sure Your Ice Machines Are Ready For The Holidays

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We’re not trying to jump the gun on the holidays, but the fact is that after Halloween, things tend to move pretty quickly and at Capital Equipment, making sure that our customers have quality, clean ice for their staff and/or customers for the holiday rush is our top priority. However, with so much talk of shortages due to the supply chain issues due to COVID-19, there should never be a shortage of ice at your business, and we help make sure it stays that way.

Local Commercial Ice Machine Company In Kansas City

From helping to replace, upgrade, or add your business’ first commercial ice machine, Capital Equipment provides low pressure, no pushy sales consultations with our customers to make sure that they get the ice equipment they need and that meets their budget. We offer flexible options so that whatever type or size of commercial ice machine your business needs, we can help fit it into your budget with outright sales, leasing, and rental options along with certified, licensed, and insured installation, so adding your new ice equipment is seamless and worry-free. We offer all types of commercial ice machine models, including under-counter, countertop, modular, water-ice dispenser combos, hotel ice machine dispensers, air-cooled, water-cooled, and remote cooled. But unlike many commercial ice equipment dealers, we only offer the industry’s most trusted and reliable ice machine brands like Ice-O-Matic, Hoshizaki, Manitowoc, Follett, Kold-Draft, Scotsman, and Ice Maid merchandisers.

Plus, our warehouse in Kansas City has a huge inventory of parts and some refurbished commercial ice machines for businesses that need quality ice equipment but are also on a tight budget. While demand for ice sees a massive surge in the summer months, it pales compared to the holidays as businesses of all types see a tremendous surge. Capital Equipment makes sure that businesses of all types in the greater Kansas City area can meet and exceed their ice needs with commercial ice machines and ice equipment they can rely on for our staff and customers. Call us today for all of your ice needs in KC 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.

Ice Supply and Commercial Ice Machines In Kansas City, Leavenworth, and Lawrence, KS

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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May 28, 2021

Your Summer Ice Specialists In Kansas City

Summer and cold drinks go hand in hand (no pun intended) but heat and humidity can be tough on commercial ice machines especially when they aren’t professionally installed or the manufacturer of the equipment is sub-par. Ambient air temperatures are something that we at Capital Equipment always have to consider when we deliver and install ice machines and ice equipment for our customers because high temperatures (like we see in the summer months in the Kansas City area) can greatly affect the quality of ice and not to mention put unnecessary stress on your ice machine(s).

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Proper airflow near water lines is essential to keeping the commercial ice machines producing ice at an optimal rate. If there is other equipment that puts off heat or the room temperature is above 70 degrees, it could impact not only the time it takes to make ice but also the quality. When Capital Equipment installs ice machines for our customers, we look at every environmental factor to ensure that airflow and air temperatures won’t hinder the equipment’s ice-making abilities. We make sure that the water filters we install are also placed where they won’t be heated up by other equipment giving off heat or the ice machines we are installing.

Speaking of water filters, making sure that our technicians install the correct size and brand of filter for your brand of machine is something we never cut corners on. We keep an eye out throughout the metro area for any boil orders and let our customers know that they need to change them out to ensure that clean water is entering their ice machines and quality ice is in their bins. Just like every summer in Kansas City, ice will be in high demand and with the heat and humidity we’re sure to see, it can hard on your commercial ice machine(s). Call Capital Equipment at (913) 683-8972 and let one of our factory-trained technicians make sure your ice equipment is ready for summer or CLICK HERE FOR OUR ONLINE CONTACT FORM.

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April 14, 2021

Ice Machines For Offices and Hotels

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Things are slowly but surely beginning to get back to normal with offices reopening and travel on the rise compared to last year at this time when pretty much everything across the nation was shutdown including many of the businesses we serve. At Capital Equipment, we’ve continued to help our customers in and around the greater Kansas City area with all of their commercial ice machine needs throughout the pandemic and we’re starting to see more office and hotels in need of our services again as they begin to open back up and see an influx of guests.

Ice Machines For Offices in Kansas City

Prior to COVID, no one really thought much about how the ice machines in their office could potentially be a germ or virus spreader but obviously we’re all a lot more mindful of keeping surfaces clean and sanitized these days. Capital Equipment can help install easy to use, touch free ice machines and/or water dispenser combos so that there is little to no contact with office staff when they need to fill up their cups, Our technicians can make sure that the ice machines in your office are regularly cleaned, sanitized, and serviced along with water filter replacements and making sure the equipment is operating as it should so that there are no surprises and no shortage of ice. We make certain that ice bins are clean, the ice is being made in a timely manner, and valves and water lines are clean, clear, and not creating any issues for the ice machines.

Ice Machines For Hotels in Kansas City

Just as offices are opening back up, travel is increasing as well which means ice machines in hotels that haven’t been in used much over the past year could likely use some maintenance, service, or an upgrade. Capital Equipment has worked with hundreds of hotels throughout the greater Kansas City area to make sure they have safe, reliable and durable ice machines for their guests and staff. We make sure that each and every hotel ice machine we install is calibrated and ready for guests so that they can have as much ice as need during their stay and hotel staff can focus on making their visit an enjoyable one.

Capital Equipment’s technicians are factory trained to work on and install all major commercial ice machine brands so if you’re opening your office back up, gearing up for more guests at your hotel, or just need quality, reliable ice equipment for your business in the greater Kansas City area, call us because we’d love to help! To speak with one of our ice machine experts call (913) 683-8972 or CLICK HERE FOR OUR ONLINE CONTACT FORM.

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March 3, 2021March 5, 2021

Local Ice Machine Service, Sales, & Rental

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At Capital Equipment, we get a lot of phone calls and emails from business owners and office managers that are sick and tired of being treated like a number and being nickel and dimed by the big commercial ice machine companies in Kansas City. We’re always happy to help them and, in fact, their frustration is one of the main reasons we chose to start our business so that we could provide a more customized and personalized approach to helping businesses in the greater Kansas City area with their ice needs. Capital Equipment doesn’t send out pushy salespeople that couldn’t care less whether your ice needs get met and are solely interested in getting a sale and a commission check but instead we learn about and get a better understanding of each and every business we work with. Our goal is and always has been to make solid recommendation on ice machines and ice equipment so that business owners and managers can worry about everything else they have going on, not whether or not they have quality ice in their bins.

Commercial Ice Machine Sales, Rentals, and Service in Kansas City, Platte City and Atchison

We offer outright sales of commercial ice machines as well as flexible leasing and rental options for our customers on the most trusted and durable names in ice equipment like Hoshizaki, Manitowoc, Ice-O-Matic, Scotsman, Kold-Draft, Follett and Ice Maid for businesses needing ice merchandisers or ice supply and delivery. Our service and repair technicians are factory trained and because Capital Equipment is fully licensed and insured you can rest assured that your ice machines and more importantly your business is in good hands when you work with us. We understand that COVID-19 has wreaked havoc on many small businesses in the Kanas City area but things appear to be looking up in 2021 so when you need commercial ice machines or ice equipment, we implore you use locally owned and operated Capital Equipment for all of your ice needs. Call us today to speak with one of our ice experts at (913) 683-8972 or CLICK HERE FOR OUR ONLINE CONTACT FORM.

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February 17, 2021

Manitowoc Ice Machine Error Codes

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Manitowoc is one of the most trusted, durable and reliable commercial ice machine brands in the world but ice equipment can be temperamental. With Manitowoc products, error codes are just part of the life cycle of the machine but luckily in the Kansas City area, Capital Equipment has factory trained technicians that can get your ice machines running smooth again.

Commercial Ice Machines Service, Repair and Error Codes in Kansas City, Overland Park, and Platte City

While there are a seemingly infinite number of things that can go wrong with any given ice machine as there are so many parts and components required to make ice, Manitowoc uses an error code system to help pin down exactly what is going on and what needs to be done to fix it. Here are some of the error codes you may see from your Manitowoc ice machine:

E01: Long Freeze	Long freeze cycle
E02: Long Harvest	Long harvest cycle
E03: Power Loss	Input power supply is interrupted or lost
E04: Hi Cnd Temp/Wtr Cnd Fault	High condenser temperature on air-cooled/water-cooled unit
E05: HPC Fault	High pressure control opened
E06, E13, E14, E17 & E18	Not in use/spare codes
E07: Starving TXV	Starving evaporator for single TXV or low on charge
E08: TXV Fault	Fault in single- or dual-circuit evaporators
E09: Flood Evap 1	Flooding evaporator fault for single-circuit single evaporator
E10: Flood Evap 2	Flooding evaporator fault for dual-circuit single evaporator
E11: Refig Fault	Refrigeration system fault (air-cooled and water-cooled units only)
E12: Curtain Fault	Curtain switch is open for more than 24 hours
E15: Low Liq Temp	Low ambient control fault when liquid line temperature drops below 60 degrees Fahrenheit for more than a continuous minute during a freeze cycle
E16: Rmt Cnd Temp	Remote condenser fault when liquid line temperature drops below 40 degrees Fahrenheit or exceeds 140 degrees Fahrenheit for more than a continuous minute during a freeze cycle
E19: ITP Fault	Ice probe fault
E20: WTR Fault	Water system fault
E21: T1 Fault	T1 sensor issue
E22: T2 Fault	T2 sensor issue
E23: T3 Fault	T3 sensor issue
E24: T4 Fault	T4 sensor issue
E25: Bin Prb Fault	Bin level probe low sensor fault
E26: Bin Prb Fault	Bin level probe medium sensor fault
E27: Bin Prb Fault	Bin level probe high sensor fault
E28: AUCS	AuCS board is not connected or present
E29: USB COMM	Communication error caused by defective USB drive or no USB drive detected
E30: USB DNLD	Downloading error caused by defective USB drive
E31: Safe Mode	Machine running in safe mode
E32: RS485 COMM	Event log for when there is no communication between the control board and gateway from the device plugged into the RS485 port
E33: KEYBOARD	Keyboard is faulty or not plugged into the control board
E34: DISPLAY	Keyboard is faulty or not plugged into the control board

When you see any of these error codes on your Manitowoc ice machine, it’s best to let a factory trained service technician handle it otherwise you could void the manufacturer’s warranty. Capital Equipment is proud to be a Manitowoc representative for the greater Kansas City area and our technicians are certified and trained by the manufacturer to perform any repair, service or maintenance needed.

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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.