Before You Install an Ice Maker, Don’t Forget Your Ice Machine Water Line

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Ice Maker Water Line
Among the many installation requirements like space, drainage, and electricity, ice machines also require specific amounts of water to function. Your ice maker connector line gives the machine access to cold water, usually through a copper pipe. Every model requires a specific size of supply line and faucet, much like how a fridge can have varying supply lines. You need ... Read More

What Does a Hoshizaki 2-Beep Alarm Code Signify?

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Hoshizaki beep alarm
Hoshizaki ice machines (KM/L/D/S models) use a series of beep alarms to let owners know that an error has occurred—whether from an environmental cause or a component failure. For example, a hot water migration issue stemming from a defective mixing valve might trigger the one-beep high temperature safety alarm. Another example is the rare four beep alarm for Hoshizaki ice ... Read More

How to Prevent Scale Buildup in Your Ice Machine 

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Prevent Scale Buildup Easy Ice

All water contains a trace amount of minerals that can deposit and harden inside your ice machine. The result is called scale, and it can cause problems for your ice machine if it’s not cleaned out. We talk about the type of water conditions that cause scale to form and how to clean it before it ends up costing you money in repairs.

What You Need to Know About Ice Machine Electrical Usage

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Ice Machine Electrical Usage
Installing commercial ice equipment means meeting various installation requirements such as drainage, space, and connecting the unit to the correct ice maker water line. One other thing you'll need to provide is an outlet that has the proper voltage to meet your ice machine's electrical usage. What is the Energy Consumption of My Ice Maker? An ice machine's power consumption differs between models. Most smaller ... Read More

Ice Machine Bin Control Tips and Troubleshooting

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ice in a bin with a scoop

An ice machine’s bin control is a vital component that shuts off your ice machine when it has produced the maximum amount of ice. All machines have one, but not all bin controls work the same way. In this article, we’ll discuss the different types of bin controls and the problems that can occur with each.