Is there an aftertaste in drinks or a strange smell to your ice? A dirty ice machine can turn customers off and it can even make them sick. It’s time to clean the ice machine! Here are five easy to recognize signs that your ice machine needs cleaning:
1. Ice appears cloudy instead of clear
2. Ice is giving off a strange smell
3. Ice tastes unpleasant
4. Ice production has decreased
5. Ice cubes or nuggets are small or shaped irregularly
It’s easy to provide the proper care and maintenance, as long as you follow the manufacturer’s recommended procedures. Along with keeping the ice bin clean, the components of the ice machine are just as important to keep your ice making equipment running efficiently and performing the way it should. Cleaning all the various components and bin will also keep the ice tasting good so drinks taste good too. When you are cleaning your ice machine, be sure to pay attention to all the elements of the water system, the air filters, evaporator plates, condenser coil and fan blades. Also be sure to change out your water filter every six months, or even more often if you have hard or mineral rich water in your area.
