Ice Machine Overflowing in Florida

The usual causes are inlet valve not closing, float or level probe scaled or stuck, blocked overflow or drain, incorrect water pressure to the machine. Which one applies is settled on site by measurement, not guesswork.

Same-day attendance applies to this fault. West Rand attendance carries fuller van stock — inlet valves, pumps, thermostats and fan motors — because parts runs back to Johannesburg cost half a day. Call 069 268 0988 for the next available slot.

Test inlet valve shut-off with power removed; Clean and test float or probe; Clear overflow and drain lines; Measure supply pressure; Check level control output.

Water-cooled plant hides high head pressure until the condenser scales up, at which point output collapses quickly. On water-cooled ice machines in Florida we see this fault regularly, usually alongside overdue descaling.

Ice Machine Descaling normally resolves it. Two to four hours per machine.

Sometimes — where the fault is a water-side problem the machine can often be run on reduced output until parts arrive. Where a compressor or leak is involved we advise buying in bagged ice while the repair is completed.