Atosa Ice Machine Service

[@DennisYounker-sf5wb]

JUST started running into these 9 years into reefer. They are actually really easy to work on. Lots of board issues that will throw you off.

[@sterlingarcher46]

They think they're saving money but they're losing in the long run . Thank you for sharing Sir Davros 👍

[@July4.1776]

I’ve been in the trade for 20 years and I’ve watched a shit load of youtubers and you’re my favorite. I love your chillness.

[@NorCal-refrigeration]

Thank you 🙏🏻

[@throttlebottle5906]

don't make cool-cat-Dave's head swell too large. 🤪

[@chrisbivens5410]

I had never seen an Atosa machine until I installed an under counter one for a customer on Friday and this came out next day. Nice fix and good to know about the operation 🔧 🤙

[@jamestoy426]

Good to know i’m going to work for restaurant chain i will probably run into one thanks dave for making the videos i have learned so much from your channel including info on harley lowboy even though I don’t ride thanks again

[@life_behind_bars]

Had a warranty call on an Atosa under counter unit. Bad water level sensor and harvest sensor. They sent probes that were 9mm and the housing has an 8mm hole. I know this because they said I had to take pictures because they didn't believe me. Drove an hour and a half back to the location and took pictures with the micrometer. Now Atosa is paying for a 3rd trip out, meanwhile the customer is out of luck. Bunch of jackasses! Thanks for the video my friend.

[@throttlebottle5906]

so, just clean the probes? it's just schmutz buildup on them that insulates from the water and they no longer conduct enough current. similar to a dirty flame sense rod, no/low current flowing and non sense

[@life_behind_bars]

@@throttlebottle5906 yeah that was the first thing we did. When that didn't work Atosa tech said to change them, and since it's warranty and I would like to get paid, we have to do what they tell us to do.

[@throttlebottle5906]

@@life_behind_bars maybe garbage chinesium designed and water(cleaner!) getting up into the wire corroding the "probe to wire" connection out.

[@othoni]

I've worked on a ton of Atosa low boy and reach in's. Never knew they made ice machines as well. Most of the units I've worked on (R-290) leak at the evap coil

[@jochemsluis8834]

Every evap coil will leak with what they put in the box. They stress the copper to make more surface area inside which makes the outside thin. I would see craters in copper walls and not leak back in the day. The walls are so thin any pressure test will break an evap. I had one that the whole run was stress too much it was leaking every fin. I ended up bypassing the run as they imported them directly.

[@catherinelachance2239]

There is another brand (also begins with A. Advantech maybe?). It started leaking within a year of purchase. R290. I looked all over soldered and glare connections first. Second stop was the evap and it was on the return bend. How the EPA can give us a shit ton of regs but not require manufacturers any standards is bullshit! Corrupted politicians strike again!

[@gregbowman3598]

Good one Dave 👍

[@IFIXCASTLES]

Good help for those still working!

[@catherinelachance2239]

I have never successfully found Atosa parts. Where is everyone sourcing them?

[@JohnDippery]

is it the water pump making that high pitched, almost dog whistle sound at 5:50? A friend of mine has an atosa 450 and complained its making a high pitched whistle about 15 minutes after dropping ice and whistles or humms for about 90 seconds. Apparently its loud enough to bother restaurant customers.

[@NorCal-refrigeration]

Could be.

[@thesilentonevictor]

Winning fix nor cal Dave

[@Eetsohaad]

Are those units R290? I'm afraid I'm going to start seeing them in my area soon, already have a ton of their junk reach-ins and prep tables being DOA warranty calls.

[@NorCal-refrigeration]

Yes

[@jphvac5725]

Despise r290 due to limitations on refrigerant amounts being soo low. All new prep tables I’ve seen with 290 are junk within two years because of tiny leaks with only 6oz of refrigerant. How the hell is this the future?

[@SirCharlesBX]

I have the same brand, which brand do you recommend????

[@danwittels5542]

Nothing like special order parts to make your day 😉😄

[@dino.w2189]

First thing I ask is what brand machine is it If they say Atosa I would say what is that 🤔

[@frankduarte7109]

Anyone know how to adjust ice thickness on that first atosa machine were he replaced the probes

[@NorCal-refrigeration]

@@frankduarte7109 2 water probes at back.

[@rossflores4394]

It's just like hvac direct homeowners/business owners can purchase their equipment thru hvac direct but it doesn't mean that we have to warranty it .

[@kingofthecrease30]

that machine needs the old scrubadooski 😅 atosa will probably sell alot of machines now....cant get any of the big 4 machines...2-4 months away on new machines and parts

[@agf0x514]

How do you adjust the thickness of the ice??? That’s the one problem we are having at my work and no one knows how to

[@NorCal-refrigeration]

The 2 floats are adjustable one is water fill one for harvest. And it’s a bit tricky to get them dialed in.

[@agf0x514]

@@NorCal-refrigeration a awesome thank you man! 🙏

[@coldfinger459sub0]

Every day is a school day keep up the schooling enjoy your videos

[@jamierushing8811]

Hi bro from west Alabama peace and love

[@georgen.8027]

That Hanning pump is about $75 direct from China

[@jgonzo6]

never knew atosa made ice machines !

[@PuddinJr1993]

Appliance tech. That water pump looks like an old GE washer drain pump motor 🤣

[@MechanicalManiaco]

Reminds of that song that Jay's cousin made in Clerks. Just sub Atosa for Berserker. "Would you like to making fuck Atosa!!"

[@KennethPoole-k2v]

Red and blue probe

[@harrydickson4575]

👍👍👍

[@NorCal-refrigeration]

🤘🤩🤘⚡️⚡️⚡️

[@jasontexter1721]

Wait until you see a Saturn ice machine 😂

[@mikev.1034]

👍🤘🤙

[@stephwaylonwells3218]

👍

[@jimsergi]

ice coffee day i say

[@MariosACandRefrigeration]

thx for sharing,did biden come through for you ?

[@shine-cg9uf]

❄🇺🇸👍💪 nice!!

[@sjefoekel6058]

不大好👏👏👍👍👍

[@heavydiesel]

Zero back up for spares here for that brand, even worse than Polar and thats saying something!

[@throttlebottle5906]

maybe suggest the customer order and stock their own spare parts, right when they buy the units new. then they can fiddle with warranty while their own stock repairs it. hopefully warranty gets them proper working parts, as is the pre-ordered spares. 🤣

[@georgen.8027]

Tell the customer considering an Atosa: Cheap to buy, expensive to service. Chinese equipment is not made with serviceability in mind (Chinese tech is pulling $15/hr), they take longer to pull apart, etc.

[@GlenS123]

Don't do warranty work for those companies, takes forever to barely get paid. Charge customer and have them file claim! Time & material only!

[@davidperry4013]

Soon they'll wish they got a Hoshizaki or Manitowoc. Atosa is short for atrocious.

[@zaccody6980]

Ouch that thing looks cheap😂

[@johnbell6956]

Dumb design. Good repair. Go for a ride.

[@NorCal-refrigeration]

On the 2022 cock n balls run right now.

[@justicerefrigerationcallth1576]

Greetings from the Iceman 😁

[@Justintime631]

What a piece of crap machine

[@OcRefrig]

Good video ! Victory twice is Nice ! Those are definitely some nice Hinges. But , What I’m really wondering is How much did the Box weigh the ice machine came in. Thanks for the shout out. Norcal Ftw !

[@socalrefrigeration548]

Atosa has their own warranty company in LA so we can't touch their trash. They are super unfriendly to other companies. Right now Atosa is also the only ice machine in-stock at most places and they are cheap so they are getting installed everywhere. Hoshi has a 30 week lead time at the moment.

[@catherinelachance2239]

One of my local companies found Blueair. The company designing them is in California. Pioneer in Massachusetts is the vendor for the northeast. Hoshizaki had a bunch of patents expire. These guys used that technology and you can see they are almost identical.

[@brnmcc01]

What about Manitowoc? They seem to still be in stock here, but limited. Haven't checked Scotsman lately, they're too expensive compared to Manitowoc. Not a big fan of the Hoshi design, pretty troublesome.

[@catherinelachance2239]

@@brnmcc01 I am in Maine. Manitowac is about 3-4 months. And we can not get remotes at all because the condensers are not available. Last I checked, a hoshizaki remote was available in about six weeks. I have been selling Blueair (built using a lot of Hoshizaki expired patents). The distributor in Massachusetts seems to be able to plenty keep of those in stock, giving me a 3-5 day lead time.

[@brnmcc01]

@@catherinelachance2239 Wow, that's a long time. I've never been to Maine, one of the only 2 states in the lower 48 I haven't been to. Yet.