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When water freezes, it expands. The part of the ice above the waterline is the amount the volume increased when it froze. The water's weight does not change from liquid to ice state. Therefore the ice displaces the same weight of water when it is frozen as when it is a liquid, so the level does not change.   

The Water Level Remains The Same!


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Most Popular Ice Machine Brands:


Hoshizaki

Manitowoc

Ice-O-Matic

Scotsman


  • Commercial Ice Machines
  • Industrial Ice Machines
  • Commercial Ice Flake Machines
  • New Ice Machine Installation
  • Industrial Ice Flake Machines
  • Marine Ice Machines
  • Flaker Ice Machines


Hoshizaki service department - “All ice machines require at least an annual cleaning and sanitizing — more often if conditions require it. Proper cleaning is a two-step process that should be done with a compatible cleaner and sanitizer"



Common Ice Machine Problems We Repair:


  • The ice machine isn't filling with ice
  • The ice machine isn't dispensing ice
  • The water line to the ice machine is clogged
  • The ice tray isn't filling completely
  • Ice machine is making too much ice
  • Ice from the ice machine tastes or smells bad
  • Water is leaking from the ice machine
  • Dirty condenser coil
  • Low water flow to ice machine
  • Harvest cycle is too long
  • Clogged water filter
  • Electrical issues
  • Faulty thermostat
  • Bin Control is allowing to much ice to be produced
  • Ice Thickness Control is not working
  • Dirty evaporator coil
  • Ice Machine is frozen in ice
  • Ice Machine is tripping the breaker
  • Ice Machine is not getting cold enough




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Ice Machine Preventive Maintenance


Regular maintenance is vital for maximizing the efficiency and lifespan of your commercial ice machine. While these units typically last 10 to 12 years, proactive maintenance can extend their longevity and ensure optimal performance. Scheduled inspections and cleaning prevent the buildup of mineral deposits, scale, and debris, particularly in critical components such as the evaporator and water filtration system. Allowing John’s Heating, Cooling, and Appliance Repair to take care of your ice machine maintenance, we can help protect your investment and guarantee a consistent ice production rate, effectively meeting customer demand while avoiding downtime and costly repairs.

How A Ice Machine Turns Water into Ice:


The refrigeration cycle removes heat, causing things to cool. In a commercial ice machine, the cycle removes heat from water and turns it into ice.

Here's how it works:


  1. Compressor: (The compressor is the heart of the system. It causes the freon to move through the sealed system by pumping) The first step is the compressor. It compresses a hot gas called freon, which increases its temperature and pressure.
  2. Condenser: The high-pressure refrigerant then moves to the condenser, a series of coils cooled by a fan or water. As the refrigerant flows through the coils, it loses heat and turns back into a liquid.
  3. Expansion valve: The liquid refrigerant then moves through an expansion valve, causing a change in pressure and the freon to turn to a low-pressure liquid gas combination. The freon is now at saturation point. It becomes vapor as it absorbs heat from the water flowing over the evaporator coil. (Water boiling on a stove is a saturation point. When it absorbs heat, it turns into steam.)
  4. Evaporator: As the low temperature, refrigerant flows into the evaporator. The refrigerant passing through the evaporator absorbs heat from the water, causing it to turn into ice slowly.
  5. Harvest cycle: Once the ice has formed, a harvest cycle begins. The condenser fan turns off, not allowing the freon to give up the heat stored as it passes through the condenser coil. As the freon flows through the evaporator, it heats up the coil and causes the ice to melt slightly. The ice then falls off the tubes and into the ice bin.

So, that's how the refrigeration cycle works in a commercial ice machine.


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