Guide to Ice Crushers and Blowers Maintenance

If you work in an industry that needs to produce a large volume of snow, ice, or slush for any application, then you know how important it is to maintain your ice crushers and ice blowers properly. These important pieces of equipment are the lifeblood of your operation, whether they are helping you to cover a hillside in snow or setting up for an event that requires a heavy application of cold weather comfort. Manufacturers like SEMCO/SEMCOLD LLC understand that your needs vary a lot from job to job, and we also understand that you want to get the most out of your investments, which is why we provide detailed maintenance instructions and other pillars of support that help you to get the most out of your ice crushers and blowers over their lifetime.

Ice Crusher Service and Support

The most important step in maintaining any industrial equipment is setting up your service plan so that you know you’re getting the maintenance you need. This includes both establishing a regular routine that allows you to get preventative tune-ups and regular replacements for parts that have definitive limits on their recommended useful life. It also positions you to have the best possible knowledge of any issues that might be developing in your ice crushers. Working with a regular service provider recommended by a manufacturer like SEMCO/SEMCOLD LLC means that your repair records will also be more complete, allowing each new technician you work with the opportunity to review the history of the work done on your equipment.

Working with your manufacturer’s suggested network of service technicians also means that you won’t need to worry about whether the technicians you hire are certified for the exact models and manufacturers that you use, so it helps to streamline your selection process when you are first searching for service. That pays off when it’s time for repairs, because you won’t have to worry about where to go or who will do the repair. As an alternative, you can always hire your own on-site technician, which is really helpful for companies whose inventory of ice crushers and blowers or other related industrial equipment is large enough to require full-time service and maintenance. It is important to hire only certified technicians who have trained on the machines you purchased, though, so if you do decide to go for an in-house maintenance specialist, you still do need to ensure that they have the right credentials for your SEMCO/SEMCOLD LLC machines.

Maintain Manufacturer Recommendations

Once you have a clear plan for service, it is essential to budget for the time and materials outlined in the individual equipment manual for each of your ice crushers, ice blowers, and related machines. Depending on the use, capacity, and exact function of your machines, there might be a wide variety of regular checkups and operations needed across all of your equipment, and having a ‘one-size-fits-all’ plan for tune ups and other regular inspections can result in some pieces slipping through the cracks. When that happens, it is more likely that you will miss early signs of some problems as they develop, and that can cost you money in repairs.

Plan the Work, Work the Plan

The only way to get the most out of your ice machines is to keep to a plan that acknowledges all of your equipment needs, parts, and other supporting resources. That way, your machines will always be able to crank out the right amount of ice and snow for any occasion. Properly maintained equipment that is held to a schedule brings a variety of benefits, including:

• More predictable expenditures
• Advance warning for unforeseen expenses, allowing better staging
• Reliable, quality maintenance from a provider you trust
• Better use of each machine’s maintenance history in assessing and repairing ongoing issues
• Longer peak performance lifetimes for your machines

SEMCO/SEMCOLD LLC and other ice crusher manufacturers don’t make these maintenance recommendations lightly. Since poor maintenance and inexperienced service can lead to problems that further damage your machines or even injure your workers, it is vital to be sure that your service plan is comprehensive, and that it follows all the right guidelines. If you need assistance with maintenace and repair issues please contact us so that we can help.