Hoshizaki ice machine repair - evaporator replacement

[@sherwinalvarez7365]

No one really does ice machine stuff online. Thanx.

[@IceMachine411]

I’m trying to change that.

[@brandoncorrea511]

@@IceMachine411good job, I do residential and light commercial. But I’m becoming more interested in refrigeration lately 👍

[@rogersmith8593]

Nice to see some content from the younger generation. Keep on learning and refining your best practices

[@IceMachine411]

Trying to be a little better every day. 🫡

[@EdwardOrozco12]

Very informative, appreciate your work ethic and great videos.

[@IceMachine411]

👍💪

[@ReliableHVACR]

Never actually seen one done, this will be helpful. Got a Blueair to do and they are almost identical

[@IceMachine411]

Blue Air is from South Korea I think. 🤔. They do look exactly like a Hoshizaki. I hope you plan to make a video!

[@luisdelatorre4864]

Thank you for posting these videos. Very informative.

[@IceMachine411]

You’re welcome. I’m glad they’re helpful.

[@001tracker001]

Usually on larger systems I will use the recovery machine to push in the charge. Save alot of time. 👌

[@IceMachine411]

I’ve heard of this trick but I haven’t tried it yet.

[@zekenzy6486]

Great Video. Nice Work. Thank you for sharing

[@IceMachine411]

Awesomeness!

[@shameenscott5085]

Very detailed explanation. Thanks for sharing!

[@IceMachine411]

You’re welcome.

[@johnhenderson4335]

Your doing good sir... Scotland 🇬🇧

[@IceMachine411]

Awesome! Thanks Scotland!

[@richs3035]

Question , couldnt you zip tie around1 of the 4 plates where it is separating and plug the water spray to JUST that area where the zip tie is ? Wouldnt zip tying it bring plates back closer to the lines so they could freeze and thaw normally ? To me this would be a cheap easier fix if the plate was seperated in just one spot ?

[@IceMachine411]

You make a really good point. If the machine makes ice and is safe then I guess any fix is a good fix. The way I currently repair ice machines is based off of the manufacturers recommendations.

[@raviyadav8743]

You teaching very nice 😮

[@IceMachine411]

Thank you.

[@centralscrutinizer76]

What causes this ? i have a hoshizaki 900 scalloped ice machine , and the plates done this ,it is only 3 years old . I had a icomatic 500lb i never did anything but clean it , i got rid of it because the ice clogged my fountain drink machine , and i needed a little more capacity .

[@IceMachine411]

The welds slowly break over time through the freeze/thaw process. Every once in a while you can just get a bad machine. Hoshizaki covers repairs under warranty for up to three years. You can also get the part only up to 5 years. I’d contact hoshizaki tech support and see what they can do for you.

[@keovongvilaykeo4799]

Great job thanks 🙏 you 😊

[@IceMachine411]

Love it. Thanks!!

[@thesilentonevictor]

Good work tech

[@IceMachine411]

Thank you 🙏

[@harrydickson4575]

Great job 👍👍👍

[@IceMachine411]

💪🛠️

[@bensreferigeration]

Nice video! Did you put magnets on solenoids for recovery/purging?

[@IceMachine411]

Pretty sure.

[@LC-qi5ff]

If you recover from both low and high sides then solenoid isn’t necessary, no?

[@bensreferigeration]

Probably not necessary for recovery, but to flow thru dryer while brazing I think you have to, or cut nitro off and shit and get.

[@billyhorton5779]

What roughly is the cost of the evaporator coil?

[@IceMachine411]

Not sure. Not really involved with part ordering. Maybe $700-$1500.

[@chesstime356]

Very nice video man work done ✔️. Are you just working on Ice Machine is that right ?

[@IceMachine411]

Almost 100% ice machines. Maybe 1-2 refrigerators per month.

[@chesstime356]

Does it keeps you busy? Mean is it a full time job? And also how long will take to be service technician?

[@IceMachine411]

Full time. We’re almost a rental company. 350 plus rental ice machines.