how often should my ice machine be cleaned?

Ice machine cleaning is governed by Food Code 2009, Chapter 4, Part 602.11 (E)(4a–b), which states that machines must be cleaned “at a frequency specified by the manufacturer”—typically two to four times per year—or “at a frequency necessary to preclude accumulation of soil or mold.”

  • Minimum of twice per year is what most of the manufacturers suggest. However quarterly is what we recommend from a food safety perspective. If your ice machine is in a pizza shop or next to a fryer or baking mixer you might require a more frequent cleaning schedule. 

How do you clean machines?

  • The machine will be taken apart all serviceable parts will be cleaned descaled and sanitized.
  • see our service section for a detailed list of items we clean. 

Our services

why choose your service over a standard refrigeration service?

  • Commercial refrigeration technicians are often dispatched to work on ice machines, which might seem like a good fit. However, ice machines operate very differently from standard refrigeration systems. They function through precise robotic-style cycles controlled by sensors and sequence programming.

  • Without a solid understanding of the performance data charts and sequence of operation, many refrigeration technicians struggle to properly diagnose or repair these units. In addition, the components inside an ice machine are unique to their design and require specialized training to service correctly.

  • Our technicians are true Ice Machine Experts.

  • Feel confident knowing your ice is clean and food-safe.

  • Our rates are significantly lower than most refrigeration contractors.

  • We have a food safety background, trained to work in food processing and handling environments.

  • Using our service will reduce emergency breakdowns and help your equipment run more efficiently, saving you on energy costs.