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Article: Heat up ice machine sales: the style of compressor, concept type and customer traffic patterns are all factors in recommending the best icemaker for an operation.(product sales tips)
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- Foodservice Equipment & Supplies
- Article date:
- May 1, 2005
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Almost every restaurant and foodservice operation uses ice. Helping an operator choose an ice machine that makes the most sense from an initial outlay, operating-cost and savings perspective, then, is a skill every salesperson should cultivate.
* Compressors for ice machines come in three general forms: air-cooled, water-cooled and remote. Air-cooled machines rely on a simple fan to regulate the temperature of a unit's compressor. However, if the area where the ice machine resides has a high ambient temperature, as is often the case in commercial kitchens, the fan can be ineffective and even reduce the unit's output. Air-cooled machines also typically require ...