Commercial ICE Machine Maintenance

Proper maintenance of a commercial ice machine is crucial to ensure its optimal performance, longevity, and to maintain the quality and cleanliness of the ice it produces. Here are some essential maintenance tasks to consider:

Regular Cleaning: Clean the ice machine regularly according to the manufacturer's instructions. This typically involves cleaning the interior components, such as the evaporator, ice bin, and water distribution system. Use a food-grade sanitizer to remove any scale, slime, or mineral deposits that may accumulate over time.

Filter Replacement: If your ice machine has a water filtration system, regularly inspect and replace the filters as recommended by the manufacturer. This helps to remove impurities and maintain water quality, preventing the buildup of scale and improving the taste and clarity of the ice.

Condenser Cleaning: Keep the condenser clean to ensure proper heat transfer and efficient operation. Regularly clean the condenser coils, removing any dust, dirt, or debris that may accumulate. This can be done using a brush or a vacuum cleaner.

Our Mission - Crystal Cleanice

At Crystal Clean Ice, our mission is to prioritize clean ice machines. We recognize that ice is not just a refreshing beverage addition, but also a food product that is categorized as "ready to eat" by the FDA. This makes it a high-risk food because there are no additional steps, such as cooking, to eliminate potential pathogens and bacteria. Unfortunately, ice machines can provide the perfect environment for dangerous bacteria and mold to thrive, including Listeria, E. coli, Salmonella, and coliform bacteria.

We preform preventative maintenance, cleaning and sanitizing of commercial ice machines and ice merchandisers.

Getting started with our Preventative Maintenance Program we will service your equipment on a schedule to help prevent future breakdowns. Most customers don’t realize how important routine preventative maintenance and cleaning is to your equipment. Taking this approach will save you money in the long run. We are here to help you pass health department inspections and give you peace of mind you're serving safe ice for consumption so you can focus on what's important. Running your Business!

How do you maintain a commercial ice machine?

To maintain a commercial ice machine, it's important to follow a regularmaintenanceroutine. Here are some steps you can take to keep your commercial ice machine in optimal condition: CleaningtheIceMachine:

• Allow all parts to dry completely beforereassemblingthemachine.

• Remove any ice from the storage binanddisposeofit.

• Turn off and unplug the machine beforecleaning.

• Follow the manufacturer's instructions for cleaning the ice machine.

• Rinseallpartsthoroughlytoremove anycleaningsolutionresidue.