Having a clean ice bin is imperative when trying to maintain a sanitary ice supply. A dirty ice bin can attract mold and slime that will cost you if it ends up in someone’s drink or noticed by a health inspector. In this article, we show you how to clean your ice machine and keep it sanitary between preventive maintenance visits.
Protecting Customers and Staff from a Dirty Ice Machine
Ice can become contaminated just like food. To prevent accidental food-borne illness, it important to practice proper ice handling techniques and keep your ice machine sanitary with regular cleanings. In this article, we show you how to keep your ice supply clean and avoid a damaging health violation.
Ice Maker Not Making Enough Ice? Heat May Be to Blame.
One of the most common issues we encounter is an ice machine’s production rate dropping. A lot of factors can cause this, but the most common is a sudden rise in temperature. In this article, we explain what happens to an ice machine when the ambient temperature rises above 100 degrees, the common causes of temperature increases, and what you can do to combat the heat.
Maximizing Your Ice Supply When Catering Events Outdoors
Providing ice for an outdoor event can be tricky. If it’s warm outside, people will need more ice than an indoor party and ice melts faster, so you’re also working against time. If you’re catering an outdoor event, we have some tips that will help you provide plenty of ice to your guests throughout the night.
What if I Get the Wrong Ice Maker Size?
Finding the right commercial ice equipment for your business can be tricky. On one end, you don’t want to pay extra for an ice machine that produces more ice than you will ever need. On the other, ice needs change as the business grows. What may be plenty of ice one year may not be enough the next. So, what ... Read More
What is the Best High Temperature Ice Machine Condenser?
There are generally three different types of condensers used in ice machines. All have their strengths and weaknesses, but which are best suited in high-temperature environments? We go over each of the common ice machine condensers and which can stand up best to the heat.