Thermostat reaching hot temperatures.

Keep Your Ice Machine (And Your Customers) Cool During Heat Waves

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Keep Your Ice Machine (And Your Customers) Cool During Heat WavesEvery ice machine loves a consistent environment. Too hot, and the risk for damage increases. Too cold? The same thing can happen. Excessive heat, or drastic shifts in temperature will impact the lifespan of the ice machine you own or rent. That means reduced performance and a shorter lifespan for …

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Office Managers: The Most Popular Ice Machine and Dispenser for Professional Offices

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Our Most Popular Ice Machine and Dispenser For Professional OfficesWhether you’re looking to buy or rent, an ice machine is an invaluable addition to your office. In this blog, You’ll find the information you need to not only make an informed purchase, but also to understand why your friend’s office recently picked up this new ice machine that produces the …

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What’s the Difference Between Sanitizing and Disinfecting?

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What’s the Difference Between Sanitizing and Disinfecting?Maybe sanitizing and disinfecting seem like the same thing to you. Wipe a surface down, spray with your preferred cleaner, and call it a day. But it’s not that simple. Sanitize and disinfect are not interchangeable words! They are separate and necessary methods of killing germs and bacteria, removing dirt, and preparing surfaces for …

Clear Ice

How Fast Does Ice Melt? Why Crystal Clear Ice is the Clear Choice

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How Fast Does Ice Melt? Why Crystal Clear Ice is the Crystal Clear ChoiceHave you ever watched an ice cube melt? Have you wondered if you could change how fast ice melts? And more importantly, does that melting rate impact your enjoyment of the beverages that you pay for?   We’re going to make an educated guess: you do not like …

Pearl Ice

Bring “Sonic Ice” Home: Rent Your Very Own Pearl Ice Machine!

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Bring “Sonic Ice” Home: Rent Your Very Own Pearl Ice Machine!You can bring that drive-thru, restaurant-quality ice to your home right now. No long lines, no driving, no-nonsense. Just an ice machine that makes the Sonic ice that you know and love. And you can rent one right now for as little as $4 a day!  Sonic ice is actually …

ice cubes

Ask the Experts: How Long Does it Take for Ice Cubes to Freeze In An Ice Machine?

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ASK THE EXPERTS: How Long Does it Take for Ice Cubes to Freeze in an Ice Machine?A watched ice tray never freezes. Okay, that’s not true. But sometimes it feels like forever, especially if you need ice cubes RIGHT NOW. So what’s going on? Why isn’t water freezing faster? How long does it take for ice cubes to freeze?  Under …

Thanksgiving spread with ice

4 Ways to Cook with Ice this Thanksgiving

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4 Ways to Cook with Ice This ThanksgivingWhen you’ve worked with ice machines for over fifteen years, you learn a thing or two about how to use ice in different ways — like cooking! With the holidays ahead, we’ve put together four ways to cook with ice this Thanksgiving (or any time you want to create a delectable meal).1. Ice …

Customer Feature: Malco Theatres—It’s a Family Thing

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Customer Feature:malco theatres—it’s a family thingAs a family-owned business, Memphis Ice Machine Company is proud to feature another in Malco Theatres as we celebrate their growth, development, and investment in our Memphis community. Malco Theatres, Inc. named a new President and COO last week. David Tashie brings vision and big plans for the company as it continues to expand across the Mid-South. David …

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Food Service: Should You Rent or Buy an Ice Maker?

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Food Service: Should You Rent or Buy an Ice MachineWhat do ice makers and dishwashers have in common? Usually businesses only have one of each. And because of this, many businesses choose to rent vs. own these pieces of equipment. Today we’re going to talk a little more about this and answer the question: Should you rent or buy an ice maker? If …