{"id":1130,"date":"2018-09-12T20:17:15","date_gmt":"2018-09-12T20:17:15","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/hecolimited.com\/wordpress\/?p=1130"},"modified":"2022-11-09T11:16:33","modified_gmt":"2022-11-09T11:16:33","slug":"five-mistakes-to-avoid-when-buying-an-ice-machine","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/hecolimited.com\/?p=1130","title":{"rendered":"Five mistakes to avoid when buying an ice machine"},"content":{"rendered":"

The answer to the question, \u2018how to choose an ice machine for industrial refrigeration?\u2019 can be confusing and intimidating, with the large variety of models and brands to choose from. Whether it is the ROI that you are targeting or efficiency and durability, it can be daunting to go wrong with your choice, especially if your business depends on it. Ask this to any cold storage<\/strong><\/a> owner or a frozen food company, they will tell you exactly how detrimental it can be to own the wrong ice making equipment for their business. While we can’t really decide the best choice of refrigeration for you, we can certainly tell you what you can do to ensure that your choice of an ice machine works brilliantly:<\/span><\/p>\n

Ice deficit<\/span><\/h3>\n

When choosing an ice machine, make sure to take into account the volume of ice that you need. It is imperative to evaluate different styles of refrigeration that are available in terms of their capacity. You would not like to be hamstrung on your business because your ice maker is not producing adequate amounts, nor would you like to suffer due to high hydro bills because your machine is producing too much ice. It is recommended to figure out your business requirements and add a 20% extra to ensure some buffer. <\/span><\/p>\n

Incompatibility issues<\/span><\/h3>\n

If your ice machine is not compatible to the plumbing mechanism or electric circuit, it can result in some major losses like undersized cubes, leaks, short circuits and not to mention failure to comply with health and safety standards for which you could be heavily penalized. You may also have to consider the placement of the drainage system as your ice maker will have to be placed near a drain to manage excessive water. <\/span><\/p>\n

Buying the wrong type of machine<\/span><\/h3>\n

One of the biggest blunders is to end up buying a machine that serves no or little practical purpose specific to your business. Restaurants, bar counters, banquets and commercial frozen food companies require a distinct level and capacities of industrial refrigeration<\/a> <\/strong>systems. A few common types of systems are:<\/span><\/p>\n