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Mar 15, 20233 min read
Why Must Ice Machines be Cleaned?
Ice is one of the most crucial aspects of any food service. It cools, refreshes, and preserves. From the kitchen to the dining room, this...
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Feb 18, 20233 min read
What is Nugget Ice Good For?
Ice–the ever-versatile luxury that Americans know and love. It’s so specifically us and is so deeply ingrained into our everyday life,...
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Jan 17, 20234 min read
What to Consider When Buying a Used Ice Machine
When it comes to big purchases, new does not always equal better! From cars to ice machines, buying used is a wonderful alternative to...
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Jan 11, 20233 min read
How to Choose an Ice Machine for your Coffee Shop
Coffee. Java. Cuppa joe. There is nearly an infinite number of ways to describe the very thing that runs our world from the second the...
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Jan 8, 20233 min read
Best Accessories for Your Ice Machine!
Accessorize, accessorize. Who doesn’t love accessories? Well, ditch the clutch, because we have something wayyyyy cooler (get it?). We...
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Nov 28, 20223 min read
Should I Winterize my Ice Machine?
Winter. Cold. Ice. Icemaker. Cold. Ice. Sounds like a good match, right? Wrong! Although it may seem ironic, cold winter temperatures can...
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Oct 7, 20223 min read
Learn how Commercial Ice Flaker Makers work
Flake ice–it has our hearts here at Tri-Point. If you had the chance to tune in earlier this week, you got to find out what exactly flake...
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Oct 4, 20223 min read
The Downlow on Flake Ice
Flake ice may not be on your radar–but it should be! Although not the typical ice one would choose to accompany a sweet tea or tall glass...
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Sep 10, 20224 min read
Thinking About an In-Home Ice Maker?
We get it–it’s hot. And what better on a blisteringly hot summer’s day than an ice-cold refreshment? Whether you’re sipping on a sweet...
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Aug 11, 20223 min read
Extending Your Ice Machine's Life
Everything has a life, including your ice machine. Is yours a hand-me-down? Perhaps it has some tasteful wood-paneled features? If you...
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Aug 2, 20223 min read
Air-Cooled and Water-Cooled: What's the Difference?
In today’s ever-diverse market, you’ve got a plethora of options to choose from–even for commercial ice machines! If you’re in the market...
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Jul 30, 20223 min read
Guide for Where NOT to Install an Ice Machine
Your ice machine is a temperamental piece of equipment: it follows a strict set of rules, and it is picky. Stray from what your machine...
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Jul 26, 20223 min read
Ice Machines and Heat Waves
As we experience a sweltering, record-breaking Texas July packed full of heat waves, ice may be fresh on the mind. Not only is it cold,...
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Jul 23, 20223 min read
Sanitize That Ice
Sanitize, sanitize, sanitize–a word that has pinballed around in our heads for years. Of course, sanitation has always been important,...
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Jun 3, 20223 min read
Our Top 5 Favorite Under Counter Ice Machines
We are often asked for our opinion on what the best equipment is from walk-in coolers to ice machines. After years of working on all...
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Apr 26, 20221 min read
THE BEST ice machine water filter, don't believe me? Watch and find out.
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Apr 25, 20221 min read
How long will my commercial ice machine last
Check out this quick video about how long your ice maker SHOULD last, when properly maintained. Please let us know what you think in the...
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Apr 19, 20223 min read
Your Evaporators are Bent--Now What?
So, you’ve cracked open your ice maker only to discover that your evaporators are bent and bowed, which is, unfortunately, not a great...
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Apr 17, 20227 min read
Just how dirty are your ice machines, Austin, Texas?
Austin area ice machine owners! Do you know how dirty your ice machine is? The first time I cleaned an ice machine there was a solar...
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Apr 15, 20223 min read
Two Big Cs: Cap Tubes and Compressors!
Let’s talk caps and comps; capillary tubes and compressors, that is. In the refrigeration world, cap(illary) tubes and compressors are...
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