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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.
All of our service professionals are qualified for any type of ice machine maintenance or repairs. We take care of 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 verify that the equipment is producing ice and is functioning successfully.
We have routine maintenance programs in order to maintain your ice machine running at it’s peak performance by regularly inspecting on and changing all components to the manufacturer specs, combined with regular cleaning and sanitizing the system.
Our commercial refrigeration service technicians can perform the following services:
A number of the commercial ice making equipment brands which we support:
and more…
Services provided to: Restaurants, Hotels, Food markets, 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.
Give us a call 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 the best way for your machine to run smoothly. You can’t allow your customers to go without ice. A professional will inspect your machine and make sure that it works properly.
Ice can cause damage to your ice machine, contrary to popular belief. If an ice maker becomes frozen, it can cause serious damage to your ice machine. 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. Call us today to schedule a cleaning or set up a service agreement. 347-407-9242
At Pronto Cooler Repairs, we understand the importance of cleaning and sanitizing procedures for your commercial ice machine. It is essential to maintain cleanliness standards. We also need to be able to identify the correct cleaners and the appropriate timeframe for cleaning all components of the 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. You would not be in business long if it wasn’t. 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. These dangerous microorganisms produce sticky substances called biofilms as they grow. Once established, it is very difficult to get rid of them. 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. For very heavily used units located near a cooking line inside a restaurant kitchen, you may need to clean the machine as often as every month. If you aren’t doing this or don’t do it correctly or often enough, then it is possible that your ice may be contaminated by mold, slime or scale buildup.
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. Unwelcome cases of cholera, salmonella, e-coli, norovirus plus many other illnesses could occur from ingesting dirty ice.
It is easy to overlook the risks of poor maintenance of your ice machine, as we don’t usually think of it as food. However, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) does consider ice food. Your staff handles ice, and customers ingest it. Ice can also spread disease as other food sources, if it is contaminated with viruses, bacteria, or mold. Even worse, ice can be dangerously contaminated. Although your ice may look, smell, and taste fine, it could still contain dangerous microorganisms. Federal law mandates that your ice machines be maintained clean. You could face fines up to $500,000.
In order to avoid the expensive and difficult aftermath of contaminated water, it is essential that you maintain your machine.
The refrigeration system that powers every commercial ice maker is similar to the one found in a freezer. A compressor pushes the refrigerant (a liquid that cools rapidly and has a very low melting point) through a narrow tube, which is known as the condenser. The gas is formed when it reaches the condenser. It’s then cooled in the condenser using either air or water. That cooling causes it to – appropriately enough – condense into a liquid. The liquid passes through an expansion valve before it is sent to the evaporator. There, it is re-evaporated back into a solid. 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 creates ice using a method that is not common in commercial icemakers. This can be alarming for those who aren’t familiar with them and/or cause concern among those who use it. The pump continuously flows water in a continuous stream over the evaporator plates. 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. As the party grows, so does their ice cube count, which fills the entire space in the evaporator plates.
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. Each cube is connected to the evaporator plate by a thin sheet ice. Some commercial ice machines can push the cubes out using a small piston to tap the tray. Others heat the evaporator plates, which causes enough melting to loosen the sheet. 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.
Although there are many causes of freeze ups, there are some things that you need to be aware of.
Ice makers are formed when the ice cannot be released from the evaporator. The ice becomes massive as water flows over it. 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. A water softener, or phosphate filter, can reduce the scale in your machine if you live in an area that has hard water.
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