Ice machine

Whether you need ice for refreshing drinks or for preserving perishable items, we’ve got you covered. Our team of experts in Oahu, are here to ensure that your ice machine is always in top-notch condition.

If you are ready to upgrade your ice machine or preparing to open a new business, call Rutan Refrigeration. We can help you select a cost-effective unit and install your new equipment. Our technicians can discuss high-efficiency models that may save you money.

What to Know: Installing a Restaurant Ice Machine

There are many commercial ice makers to choose from:

• Hoshizaki
• Manitowoc
• Ice O Matic
• Scotsman

While evaluating your options, you’ll want to understand the type of ice you desire, a unit size that fits your establishment, and the best condenser to suit your needs.

Factors to consider

• Make sure you have the correct power supply.
  Verify that there is a water supply near your machine’s location.
• Double-check that you have a floor drain. Most commercial machines go through a “purge” cycle where they dispense water each cycle.
• Use an authorized company to install your Ice Machine to take advantage of the warranty program
• Call us to assist you with selection and installation of an Ice Machine
• Remote Units Versus Self-Contained Machines
• If you choose a remote machine, its condenser is placed on the roof or outside of the building, to remove extra heat from the kitchen area. The most significant benefit of this approach is eliminating noise and heat from the area near the ice maker.

Factors that Affect Commercial Ice Makers Output

Several factors influence the output of your restaurant’s ice machine:

1. Air Temperature and Ventilation: The amount of ventilation around your ice maker and the air’s temperature affect ice output. High air temperature and poor ventilation will make your machine work harder and reduce your ice machine’s production.

2. Water Temperature: It is important to make sure that the water being used in your machine is not too warm. This will also make your ice machine work harder.

3. Water Quality: Because our hard water is known to deposit minerals on the inside components and water lines of your machine. This creates a slow flow, which negatively affects the efficiency of your machine. We advise you to have a water filter in place, which will vary with the size of your ice machine.

Commercial Ice Maker Repair Services

Your ice machines must work properly to provide sanitary, cold and refreshing drinks. Regular preventative maintenance helps with this.

Our experts are skilled at all types of ice machine repair services. We service some of the top brands, including Manitowoc, Hoshizaki, Scottsman, and Ice-O-Matic.

Cleaning and Maintenance

We highly recommend cleaning and sanitizing your ice machine every three months and changing filters every six months. Performing routine maintenance and properly cleaning your ice machine will elongate its life and keep problems from developing. We will arrive regularly to check for problems, inspect and sanitize your unit, and replace your water filter when necessary. When your machine is maintained properly, your ice production will be maximized.