The Ice Machine and Refrigeration Repair Blog
Real World Problems and Solutions by Field Technicians
Hoshizaki Ice Thickness AdjustmentHoshizaki ice machines come equipment with a ice thickness control. This part actually know as the float switch. The question regularly asked is “how do I adjust the ice thickness?” Fortunately the answer is easy. Continue reading “Hoshizaki Ice Thickness Adjustment”
Many Hoshizaki ice machines have built in safety measures that stop the ice maker when faults or problems are detected. Once one of these faults occur the unit will stop producing ice and will alarm you with a high beeping sound.
The alarm will sound off a number of beeps, pause, then repeats the number of beeps. This number represents the type of fault that equipment has detected. Therefore it is important to determine how many beeps the alarm is giving you before resetting. Let’s take a look at the three most common the faults and what potential issues may have caused the them. Continue reading “Hoshizaki Ice Machine Beeping”
Arrived at the location to find the ice machine’s evaporators were completely frozen up. The evaporator plates were a solid block of ice and water was splashing into the ice bin. Turned the unit off to allow the ice to melt overnight and explained to the customer the severity of the ice buildup. Returned to location and found all ice had melted off the evaporator plates. Customer had explained that unit had recently been installed and should still be under warranty. Began my diagnoses and the first thing I noticed was the Continue reading “Hoshizaki Ice Machine – Leaking Water”