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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 all types 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, 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 include the above, plus commercial stoves 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. Sometimes ice can grow to the point where it damages vital components. 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. Give us a call to set up a service plan or schedule a cleaning today! 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. If a contaminant is added to an ice-maker, it can preserve them and provide moisture that allows them reproduce. 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 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. Common misconceptions say that ice cannot harbor germs. However it isn’t cold enough to kill bacteria. Ingestions of dirty ice may lead to serious illnesses such as cholera or salmonella.
We don’t often think of ice machines as food so it is easy to forget about the potential dangers of not maintaining them. 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.
Regular maintenance and adherence to commercial ice machine cleaning guidelines is priceless in safeguarding against the costly and distressing aftermath of contaminated ice.
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.
If you have a commercial ice maker that produces cubes and half cubes, then the evaporator will look similar to your home ice cube tray. But this one is much larger, more metal, and is sturdy on its side. This positioning allows workers to use the tray without having to bend it to loosen the cubes, as they would at home.
To form the ice, the system does something that might alarm those new to commercial ice makers and/or convince those folks the unit is broke. 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.
Different ice machines manufacturers may have different approaches to the next steps. The system senses when the trays become full and stops pouring water onto the evaporator. The thin sheet of ice keeps all the individual cubes connected together. 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. Sometimes ice can grow to the point where it damages vital components. 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 forming together and clinging to surfaces where water continuously flows. 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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