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Pronto Cooler Repairs specializes in commercial ice machine maintenance and service. Our company also includes maintenance and repair and also sanitation of most major brands of ice making equipment.
Our service professionals are qualified for any type of ice machine maintenance or repairs. We deal with any type of problems you may encounter with your commercial ice machine. Upon finalization of our commercial ice making machine service repair, our team will test the operation of the system utilizing every one of the state of the art tools, and confirm that the equipment is producing ice and is functioning properly.
We have routine maintenance programs in order to keep your ice machine running at it’s optimum performance by regularly checking on and modifying all components to the manufacturer specs, combined with regular cleaning and sanitizing the system.
Our commercial refrigeration service technicians can perform these kinds of services:
A number of the commercial ice making equipment brands which we support:
and more…
Services provided to: Restaurants, Hotels, Grocery Stores, Bars, Clubs, Academic institutions, Churches, Health Clubs, Gyms and any business that has refrigerated commercial equipment.
Commercial refrigeration such as Reachin, Walk in refrigerators, freezers, Displays, Ice Machines.
Additionally any restaurant equipment to add the above, plus commercial ranges and ovens.
Call us for your Ice making machine repair, service or repair and maintenance needs! 347-407-9242
There are a few things you can do to keep your ice machine running optimally so that you don’t have any frustrating or lengthy breakdowns:
You can take a few steps to ensure your ice machine runs smoothly and doesn’t suffer from any lengthy or frustrating breakdowns. Regular maintenance is key to keeping your machine running smoothly. Don’t leave your customers without ice. Get an expert to inspect your machine and ensure that everything works as it should.
Ice can cause damage to your ice machine, contrary to popular belief. It can be costly to fix an icemaker that has frozen up. You may end up with broken components due to ice buildup. There are ways to tell when an Ice Machine freezes up. This will allow you to prevent further damage.
Never wait for negative signals such as soft, malformed, cloudy cubes or a distinct aroma before cleaning. Any of these signals will indicate that it is past due. Stick to a strict timetable to remain proactive rather than reactive.
Pronto Cooler Repairs in Staten Island is happy to provide your commercial or restaurant ice machine maintenance so that you never have to worry. Contact us to arrange a service plan, or to schedule a cleaning. 347-407-9242
At Pronto Cooler Repairs, we understand the importance of cleaning and sanitizing procedures for your commercial ice machine. Cleaning standards are important. It is crucial to know the best cleaners and the timeframe to use for each component of your ice machine. We have many tips and tricks to help you, from preventive maintenance to commercial equipment tips and techniques.
Food safety has to be a primary concern on the mind of every Staten Island restaurant owner. If it wasn’t, you wouldn’t stay in business very long. The consequences of serving potentially dangerous food are serious, not only to your patrons’ health, but also for your business:
Serving potentially hazardous food can have serious consequences for your patrons’ health and your business.
Potentially dangerous food can have serious consequences, both for your patrons and your business. The ice can help to preserve germs and allow them to reproduce if they are introduced into an ice maker. When they are growing in colonies, these dangerous microorganisms create sticky substances called biofilms. These biofilms can make it very difficult for them to be removed once established. It is difficult to get rid of mold or other harmful microorganisms.
It will depend on how often you use the machine and where it is located. You may need to clean your machine more often if it is located near a kitchen’s cooking area. If you haven’t been doing this, or not doing it properly or frequently enough, it’s likely that you have mold, slime and scale buildup inside your machine that’s contaminating your ice.
It is true that there are many bacterias that can survive in ice. This can be dangerous to human health. There is a common misconception that ice is too dangerous to host germs. However, ice can be contaminated with bacteria that can survive in cold temperatures. Ingestions of dirty ice may lead to serious illnesses such as cholera or salmonella.
It is easy not to see the risks associated with a poor ice machine maintenance. We don’t view ice as food. The U.S. Food and Drug Administration does however consider ice food. Ice is handled and consumed by your staff. You won’t know if your ice has been contaminated until it’s too late. Your ice could look, smell and taste just fine, but still be harboring dangerous microorganisms. Federal law also requires you to keep your ice machine clean. Fines up to $500,000. If you are found guilty of violating the law, you can be punished.
In order to avoid the expensive and difficult aftermath of contaminated water, it is essential that you maintain your machine.
The heart of any commercial ice machines is a refrigeration unit similar to one that can be found in a refrigerator. The compressor pushes a refrigerant (a substance that cools quickly and has a low freezing point) through a narrow tube that looks like an accordion. This is called the condenser. The gas is formed when it reaches the condenser. It’s then cooled in the condenser using either air or water. This cooling causes it to condense and become a liquid. The liquid then passes through an expansion valve, which leads to the evaporator. This coil of tubing is where it – again, appropriately- vaporizes back into a gasoline. The liquid absorbs heat from surrounding metal. The warm gas then returns to the compressor where it begins the whole process over again.
In the case of a commercial ice machine that produces cubes or half cubes, the evaporator is akin to the ice cube tray you’d use at home, though this one is big, metal, and stands up on its end. This positioning allows workers to use the tray without having to bend it to loosen the cubes, as they would at home.
The system uses a variety of techniques to form the ice. It might be alarming to those not used to making commercial ice and/or convincing them that the unit is inoperable. A pump flows gallons of water in continuous streams over the evaporator. It’s perfectly normal. The formation of ice crystals occurs as the water flows on top of the metal. They’re social creatures, so they invite other passing water molecules to chill there with them. The party grows and the ice cubes fill the entire evaporator plate.
The next steps are done in different ways by various ice machine manufacturers. The system senses fullness of the trays and stops water pouring over the plate. The thin sheet of ice keeps all the individual cubes connected together. You can free them by using commercial ice machines. Some push them out with a tiny piston that taps the tray. Others heat up the evaporatorplate, melting enough to make the sheet loosen. Both cases see the mass of cubes falling into the waiting basket, with most breaking down upon impact. However, there may be some intact sections.
Ice can cause serious damage to your ice machine. If your ice maker is damaged, it can become very costly to repair. You may end up with broken components due to ice buildup. There are ways to tell when an Ice Machine freezes up. This will allow you to prevent further damage.
There are many reasons why freeze ups may occur, but here are some common ones to look out for.
Ice makers freeze up when ice can’t release off the evaporator plate. The stuck ice forms as water continues to flow across it, eventually forming a large block of ice. If your icemaker freezes up, it may prevent you from dropping ice. Or, it could grow large enough to cause damage to the evaporator. This can lead to costly repairs.
Scale is caused by hard water in your Ice Maker. Calcium and magnesium are formed and adhere to surfaces where water is continuously flowing. You may have noticed scale around your faucet and on your shower tiles if you live in an area that has hard water.
It is best to have your machine cleaned by a professional regularly to remove any scale. If you live near hard water, a water softener and phosphate filters can help reduce scale in your machine.
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