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Ice, Ice, Baby: Different Types of Ice Cubes and Their Purposes
Ice is ice is ice, right? How different can ice really be? Well, buckle up, because we’re going to go on a frosty adventure. Sure, all...
Mar 16, 20223 min read


Need a new walk-in cooler in Austin? Here's what to expect. Part 3.
Part 3: Pre Planning and Building the Walk-in Box The last couple of weeks we have gone over what needs to be considered in the planning...
Mar 12, 20223 min read


The Rundown on How to Clean Your Walk-In Cooler or Freezer
As the dawn of spring cleaning is upon us, it’s time to take a roll call of all the nooks and crannies that we plan to tackle. Here is...
Mar 8, 20223 min read


Need a new walk-in cooler in Austin? Here's what to expect: Part 2
Part 2 of finding a new walk-in cooler: If you joined us last week we shared some valuable information when shopping for a walk-in cooler...
Mar 7, 20225 min read


Need a new walk-in cooler in Austin? Here's what to expect: Part 1
Part 1 of finding a new walk-in cooler: When shopping around for a walk-in cooler or freezer the options are dizzying. Where do I get a...
Mar 2, 20223 min read


Why is My Ice Machine Full of Water?
The simple answer is because your drain is clogged. The long answer is if your bin is full of water it usually isn't your ice machine. ...
Feb 26, 20225 min read


How Does Commercial Refrigeration Work?
This is a heavy subject to write about and there isn’t a super easy answer unless you really paid attention during that physics minor...
Feb 20, 20224 min read


How can I monitor my refrigerator temperature remotely?
There are many options to remotely monitor your refrigerator. Some offer more features than others but they all give you the information...
Feb 15, 20224 min read


Protect Your Equipment and Your Wallet from Unexpected Maintenance Costs!
Here at Tri-Point, we are and have been committed to bringing our customers the best value for their dollar. If you’re interested in...
Feb 12, 20223 min read


What Temperature Should a Fridge, Walk-In Cooler, or Reach-In be?
The average fridge should be between 34-40°F. If your walk-in cooler is the only one that you have then 34-40°F will work fine for most...
Feb 11, 20223 min read


Can Commercial Ice Makers be Repaired?
Can Ice Makers be Repaired? Yes, of course! Anything can be repaired. It is, however, a rather complex endeavor to fix an ice machine. ...
Feb 5, 20224 min read


Which Device is Used to Control the Temperature in a Walk In Cooler or Walk In Freezer?
Your walk-in cooler is warm, isn't it? You wouldn't be searching the internet trying to find more about the parts of your walk-in unless...
Feb 1, 20224 min read


How to Reset the 4 Most Common Commercial Ice Makers
How to reset the most common Hoshizaki commercial ice maker Hoshizaki ice machines have up 7 different error codes that alert the user by...
Jan 21, 20225 min read


A Complete Guide to Buying the Correct Size Ice Maker for Your Needs
A properly sized ice machine is crucial for entablements like restaurants, hotels, convenience stores, and cafeterias. Commercial ice...
Jan 18, 20223 min read


Troubleshooting Commercial Ice Maker Breakdowns: The 4 Most Common Reasons
What are the most common reasons that ice machine break? What should you look for & what can they do to help prevent future failure?
Jan 6, 20224 min read
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