Two of the most common problems with commercial ice makers are: production of thin or hollow ice, and failure to produce ice at all. Before you hire a commercial appliances service provider, there are some areas of the ice maker you should take a look it and try to fix the problems on your own thus saving yourself money:

Check the temperature

Sometimes the ice maker may not be producing enough ice due to high temperatures. For the unit to produce ice, the freezer’s temperature should be between zero and 10 degrees. When the temperature is above this range, the unit might be having problems removing heat thus the malfunctioning. In most cases, the high temperature is due to dirty condenser coils. Due to the accumulated layers, the coils are unable to release heat. If you don’t clean them in good time, they work harder than they should thus increasing the temperature.

To fix this problem, you should clean the coils. They are located beneath the refrigerator unit, and all you need is a piece of cloth to get rid of the accumulated dust. To avoid future problems, make it a habit to be cleaning them every 12-18 months.

Check the frost buildup

In addition to dust, it also common for frost to buildup in the evaporator coils. This happens when the system has a leak, or there is a restriction. You can hire a commercial ice makers repairs professional to help you open up the system and access the coils or do it on your own. When doing it on your own, follow the guides you find both online and offline. If you find that some coils have frost and others don’t, you should contact a professional to seal the leakage. If the frost isn’t due to leakage, find the restricting material and get rid of it.

Check the water pressure

There is no way the ice makers will produce enough ice if there isn’t sufficient water pressure. Check the pressure and ensure that it’s at least 20 PSI. All you need to do is test the water flow. If it’s weak, increase it.

Conclusion

These are tips on how to troubleshoot ice maker problems. Sometimes the problems are beyond your capabilities. In such a case, hire a commercial kitchen appliance repairs Arlington to help you with fixing the unit. As rule of thumb, work with an experienced expert.