The Best Guide for Commercial Ice Machines and Refrigeration for Restaurants and Bars

3 Min Read By Jim Zak

Opening and running a restaurant isn’t always budget friendly. Most commercial restaurant equipment can run a business around 10k – 200k. Purchasing equipment outright might sound better in the moment, but over time with natural wear and tear, you will need repairs and professional cleanings. In most cases, repairs, and maintenance can start at $300 an hour not including the price of parts, delivery, and installation.

Here is a list of everything you need to know about your commercial ice machine and refrigeration:

PlumbingImproper filtration could result in cloudy inconsistent ice cubes. Not only does the water coming into the machine matter, but the outflow of water can impact the performance of your equipment. Floor drains are imperative to ice machine care. Without floor drains the water waste has nowhere to go. Blocked drains could damage floors and the equipment itself. Small amounts of water develop when ice is stored, and slight melting occurs. Each ice machine has a…