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  • 2026-09-05 Recall True GDM-49
    True/Secop compressor fire-hazard recall (CPSC 2024): the GDM-49 is on the recalled-model list (Secop NLE11MN compressor can overheat). Verify the serial and get the free retrofit from True. Self-check: affected units were sold from January 2018 through June 2020; verify the serial against the notice for the free retrofit.
  • 2026-08-19 Recall Scotsman C0530
    Scotsman commercial ice machine fire-hazard recall (CPSC 2010): the C0530 is on the recalled-model list (solenoid can overheat). Verify the serial against the notice for the free retrofit. Self-check: affected units carry serial numbers beginning with 05, 06, 07, 08 or 09 (the model and serial are on the back of the machine).

Latest verifications & additions

  • 2026-09-20 Turbo Air PRO-26F
    Common budget-tier reach-in freezer with active OEM parts support (main PC board ~$568, door switch ~$54); Turbo Air's own IOM lists a clogged condenser and a failed door gasket/seal as the leading causes of poor refrigeration, and notes the evaporator fan and interior light are both gated by the door switch, so verify the fan resumes after the door closes and the cabinet holds temperature under load before buying used.
  • 2026-09-20 True T-19
    Very common workhorse 1-door reach-in with deep OEM parts support (mechanical temp control ~$243, door switch kit ~$97); True's own manual warns that dirty condensers (required cleaning every 30 days) cause compressor failure and product loss, and that solid-door cabinet lights and defrost behavior both hinge on the mechanical temperature control and door switch, so confirm the unit cycles correctly and holds temperature before buying used.
  • 2026-09-20 Pitco SG18
    High-volume commercial gas fryer with a very deep OEM parts catalog (hi-limit safety thermostat ~$210, ignition module ~$228); Parts Town's own part description confirms the hi-limit switch is a safety device that shuts the unit off before the oil overheats, so during inspection verify the pilot lights, the burner ignites and modulates cleanly, and the manual-reset hi-limit has not been tripped repeatedly.
  • 2026-09-20 Hobart HL1400
    Common large-format floor mixer with an active OEM parts catalog (bowl-guard reed switch ~$50, speed selector switch assembly ~$98); Parts Town's own descriptions note the reed switch is a safety/interlock component that keeps the unit from running unless properly aligned and that a failing speed selector switch presents as a mixer that won't run at the selected speed, so cycle through all speeds and confirm the bowl-guard interlock actually stops the mixer during inspection.
  • 2026-09-20 Scotsman NS0922
    Popular nugget-ice head with active OEM parts support (water level sensor ~$37, bin-level photo-eye sensor set ~$255); Scotsman's own service manual requires the photo-eyes and water probes to be manually cleaned twice a year and flags scale/blockage on either as a direct cause of overfill, no-ice, or bin-code faults, so confirm the ice level shuts off properly and the reservoir probes are clean before buying used.
  • 2026-09-20 Duke 1302
    Common drop-door Thermotainer holding cabinet with deep OEM parts support (thermostat ~$424, heating element strip ~$286); Duke's own troubleshooting table lists a defective thermostat or defective heating elements as the direct causes of a compartment not heating (or overheating), so verify every compartment reaches and holds temperature and that the pilot lights behave as described before buying used.
  • 2026-09-20 Star 824TA
    Common entry-size thermostatic gas griddle with active OEM parts support (griddle thermostat ~$471, manual burner control valve ~$75); Star's own manual requires the standing pilots to be lit any time gas is restored and warns not to attempt lighting if a strong gas odor is present, so during inspection confirm every pilot lights and holds, every burner knob responds across the dial, and the griddle plate heats evenly end to end.
  • 2026-09-20 Garland MCO-GS-10
    Common single-deck gas convection oven with active OEM parts support (temperature control ~$567, hi-temp door micro switch ~$82); Garland's own IOM confirms the door must be closed for the oven to heat -- opening it stops the heat and shuts off the motor and fan as a safety feature -- so during inspection verify the oven heats only with the door shut, that the door switch resumes heat immediately on closing, and that the thermostat holds the dialed temperature.
  • 2026-09-20 True TUC-27F
    Common workhorse undercounter freezer with active OEM parts support (temperature control kit ~$358, defrost termination switch ~$207); True's manual describes the compressor cycling directly off the temperature control dial and a timed defrost cycle that depends on the evaporator coil reaching a set temperature or a timer expiring, and separately warns that dirty condensers (required cleaning every 30 days) cause compressor failure, so verify the unit cycles on/off correctly, completes a full defrost, and holds temperature under load before buying used.
  • 2026-09-20 Globe SP30
    Common mid-size planetary mixer with active OEM parts support (control board ~$282, bowl-guard microswitch ~$25); Globe's own troubleshooting table lists "Bowl guard not in closed position" as a documented cause of "Mixer will not operate" and "Mixer stops during mixing cycle," so during inspection confirm the mixer refuses to run with the guard open and starts cleanly once it's rotated fully closed.
  • 2026-09-20 Cleveland 24CGA10
    Common high-volume gas convection steamer with active OEM parts support (hi-limit thermostat/reset assembly ~$352, water level control board ~$284); Cleveland's own troubleshooting guide documents a manual-reset high limit on the steam generator and lists dirty water probes as a cause of water flowing out of the steam ports, so during inspection confirm the hi-limit has not tripped repeatedly, the unit fills and generates steam promptly, and it isn't leaking water into the cooking compartment.
  • 2026-09-20 Alto-Shaam 500-S
    Common single-section Halo Heat holding cabinet with active OEM parts support (low-cost warmer control board ~$341, hi-limit thermostat ~$251); Alto-Shaam's own service manual documents an auxiliary hi-limit safety switch (error code E-70, "Safety switch open") and a control-board-driven heat/preheat cycle, so during inspection confirm the cabinet preheats to 200F, holds the dialed set-point without tripping the hi-limit, and retains its setting after a power cycle. Note the manual's E-code diagnostic table applies to units with the optional Deluxe digital control -- the base low-cost control on a plain 500-S will not display these codes, though the physical hi-limit safety switch is documented as present across the line.
  • 2026-09-19 Atosa MBF8507GR
    Common budget-tier reach-in with active OEM parts support (controller ~$150, condenser fan motor ~$97); Atosa's own troubleshooting guide flags dirty condensers and frosted evaporators as the leading cause of a warm cabinet, so verify the condenser is clean and the unit holds temperature under load before buying used.
  • 2026-09-19 Frymaster H55
    High-volume gas fryer with strong OEM parts support (hi-limit thermostat kit ~$224, dual transformer ~$128); Frymaster's own guidance ties high-limit trips to a faulty temperature probe/controller or contactor, so cycle the fryer to full temp and confirm it holds without tripping the high-limit before buying used.
  • 2026-09-19 Vulcan Hart 60SS
    Common heavy-duty gas range with active OEM parts support (oven thermostat/valve combo ~$607, gas safety valve ~$196); Vulcan's gas-ignition architecture (shared across its ranges and ovens) commonly fails at the high-limit thermostat or gas safety valve, so test every burner and the oven's ignition and thermostat hold before buying used.
  • 2026-09-19 Hobart LXeH
    Widely used undercounter high-temp dishwasher with cheap, active OEM parts support (high-limit protector ~$9, thermistor probe ~$50); Hobart's own troubleshooting guide (which explicitly covers the LXe series) flags low wash/rinse temperature as a common complaint, so run a full cycle and verify wash temperature holds above spec before buying used.
  • 2026-09-19 Ice-O-Matic ICE0500
    Very common modular cube-ice machine head with active OEM parts support (water pump/motor assembly ~$582, hi-temp thermostat ~$85); Ice-O-Matic's high-temp safety control and purge-valve mechanisms are documented failure points on this product family, so run a full harvest cycle and check for water leaks before buying used.
  • 2026-09-19 Beverage-Air UCR27
    Common back-of-counter refrigerator with active OEM parts support (compressor ~$643, condenser fan motor ~$250); Beverage-Air's own undercounter troubleshooting guide names a dirty condenser coil or a weak/failing compressor as leading causes of a unit not cooling, so verify the condenser is clean and cabinet temperature holds under load before buying used.
  • 2026-09-14 Jackson TempStar HH-E
    Verified used price $7,500 (vs. $16,986 new); biggest risk is wash-heater/thermostat drift affecting sanitizing temperature compliance, inspect wash pump seal, rinse solenoid, and door gasket service history before buying.
  • 2026-09-14 Champion UH130B
    No verified used price found (insufficient-data); biggest risk is the wet-electrical interface (wash thermistor E-179, high-limit trips, fill solenoid), inspect thermistor and high-limit switch service history before buying.
  • 2026-09-14 Henny Penny 500
    Verified used price $3,395; biggest risk is lid-gasket/pressure-seal failure, a safety hazard rather than just a wash-quality issue, inspect lid gasket, spindle lube, and high-limit service history before buying.
  • 2026-09-14 Globe G12
    No verified used-market price found (parts confirmed: $52.60 OEM drive belt); OEM troubleshooting guide flags dull/chipped knife and worn knife-to-table gap as the top cause of ragged cuts, and motor overheat as a stop-running fault, inspect blade edge, sharpener stones, slicer-table gap, and motor reset behavior before buying.
  • 2026-09-14 Univex SRM20
    No verified used-market price found (parts confirmed: $35.38 OEM cog belt); Univex's own manual names overloading the #1 cause of mixer failure and missed 500-hour lubrication the #2 cause, inspect belt tension, Swing Ring safety-guard switches, and speed-change habits before buying.
  • 2026-09-14 Norlake KLB7766-C Kold Locker
    Verified new price $12,168 (Quick Ship prefab unit; no used listing found for this exact SKU, modular Kold Locker walk-ins are rarely resold intact); OEM install/maintenance manual flags anti-condensate door-heater-wire failure and worn sweep-gasket seal as the top moisture/ice risks, inspect the door heater wire, gasket clearance, and Capsule Pak refrigeration unit before buying.
  • 2026-09-14 Continental Refrigerator 2RN
    No verified market price found (WebstaurantStore gates 2R-N pricing behind an email/login wall); parts confirmed: $163.00 OEM door gasket; OEM troubleshooting guide names a dirty condenser and refrigerant/expansion-valve faults as the top causes of high product-zone temperature, inspect condenser cleanliness, door gasket seal, and suction-line frost before buying.
  • 2026-09-11 Bakers Pride Y-600
    A used double-deck Y-600 was listed at $12,900 against $14,414 new (natural gas) / $24,040 new (brick-lined LP), so a used single deck should sit below that. The pricey wear item is the gas thermostat; also inspect the pilot/thermopile gas train and the deck stones. Buy after a full heat-up and thermostat test.
  • 2026-09-11 Lincoln Impinger 1132
    New runs $17,047 (standard) to $18,868 (ventless), so a used 1132 is attractive, but the two things that most often fail are the big-ticket motors: the main impingement blower (~$1,066) and the conveyor drive motor kit. Test both, plus temperature hold, before buying.
  • 2026-09-11 Cleveland KGL-40
    New runs ~$25,895 (stationary) to ~$38,152 (tilting), so a used KGL-40 saves real money, but it is a pressure vessel: confirm the relief/safety valve is present and in-date (~$212 OEM), and that the low-water protection and sight glass work, because running the jacket dry can crack it.
  • 2026-09-11 Taylor C712
    Machine price HELD, every used soft-serve marketplace blocked fetching this session. Risks are the beater/scraper wear train and the draw-valve seals; the air compressor is the big-ticket failure. Held as research pending a real comp or a high-cost part price.
  • 2026-09-11 The Sinks and Dish Machine Your Health Inspector Requires Before You Open
    A dish machine does not replace the three-compartment sink, and the handwashing sink is separate from both. The plumbing and equipment a commercial kitchen must have, and the hidden booster-heater cost, cited to the FDA Food Code.
  • 2026-09-11 Type I or Type II Hood? (And Why a Fryer Always Means Type I)
    The single biggest hidden cost when you equip a kitchen: a grease-producing appliance forces a full Type I hood, exhaust and fire suppression. A dishwasher or proofer may only need the cheaper Type II. The rule, cited.
  • 2026-09-11 Grease Trap / Interceptor Requirements for a Commercial Kitchen
    Plumbing code, not the health code, is what forces a grease interceptor: any fixture with grease-laden waste needs one, sized by a 30-minute retention formula. What the code requires, quoted, and why a home kitchen is exempt.
  • 2026-09-10 Why You Can’t Use a Home Refrigerator (or Range) in a Commercial Kitchen
    A residential fridge is cheaper, but a health inspector can reject it, because the Food Code deems only ANSI/NSF-certified commercial equipment compliant. What that means when you buy used, cited to the FDA Food Code.
  • 2026-09-10 What Equipping a Commercial Kitchen Really Costs (It’s Not the Sticker Price)
    The purchase price of a fryer or reach-in is the smallest part of what it costs. Energy over its lifetime, the hood and sinks it forces, and the risk of a used lemon all cost more. The total-cost view, with the ENERGY STAR numbers.
  • 2026-09-07 Hobart HL200 Legacy
    Hobart HL200 Legacy: documented failure points, real repair-part prices for buyers and owners.
  • 2026-09-07 Hobart D300
    Hobart D300: documented failure points, real repair-part prices, and used-market pricing for buyers and owners.
  • 2026-09-07 Hobart N50
    Hobart N50: documented failure points, real repair-part prices for buyers and owners.
  • 2026-09-07 Hobart 2712
    Hobart 2712: documented failure points, real repair-part prices for buyers and owners.
  • 2026-09-07 Berkel 825A
    Berkel 825A: documented failure points, real repair-part prices, and used-market pricing for buyers and owners.
  • 2026-09-07 Globe S13
    Globe S13: documented failure points, real repair-part prices for buyers and owners.
  • 2026-09-07 Robot Coupe R2
    Robot Coupe R2: documented failure points, real repair-part prices, and used-market pricing for buyers and owners.
  • 2026-09-07 Univex 7512
    Univex 7512: documented failure points, real repair-part prices for buyers and owners.
  • 2026-09-07 Hobart vs Berkel vs Globe: Which Commercial Slicer to Buy Used
    The three slicer brands you will actually cross-shop used, compared on what breaks, what the parts cost, and what a used one is worth. Real part prices from Parts Town, not guesses.
  • 2026-09-07 Hobart N50 vs HL200 vs D300: Which Used Planetary Mixer Size to Buy
    Hobart's three most cross-shopped planetary mixers, by bowl size, what fails on each, and the very different repair-part bills. Real Parts Town prices, not estimates.
  • 2026-09-06 The 41°F Rule: Why a Dying Commercial Fridge Is a Compliance Emergency, Not a Repair Ticket
    The FDA Food Code requires cold food held at 41°F or less, and a cooler that can't hold it forces mandatory discard of everything inside. The exact code sections, verbatim, and what they mean when your compressor starts dying.
  • 2026-09-06 Which FDA Food Code Does Your State Actually Run?
    From FDA's own adoption report: which edition of the Food Code governs your kitchen, state by state. Four states run the 2022 code, South Dakota still runs 1995, and California never adopted any of them. The full table.
  • 2026-09-06 Finding Commercial Kitchen Parts Without Getting Burned: Part Numbers, Fitment, and the Popular Models Trap
    Half the parts queries we see are people about to buy the wrong part. Here is how fitment actually works on parts sites, why the "Popular Models" line lies by omission, and the checks that take two minutes.
  • 2026-09-05 True T-49
    $800–$2,000 observed used. Biggest documented cost risk: Compressor motor winding failure + refrigerant leaks = the t. Buy only after inspection.
  • 2026-09-05 True T-23
    used pricing varies; see sources. Biggest documented cost risk: Compressor short. Buy only after inspection.
  • 2026-09-05 Rational SCC 61
    Used Rational SCC 61: $4,286–$7,000 observed used across 8 listings. Buy only after inspection.
  • 2026-09-05 Blodgett DFG-100
    Used Blodgett DFG-100: $1,650–$10,999 observed used across 30 listings. The documented cost risk to price in: Blower motor/fan, Flame sensor/thermocouple. Buy only after inspection.
  • 2026-09-05 Turbo Air M3R47-2
    Used Turbo Air M3R47-2: $1,300–$6,587 observed used across 12 listings. The documented cost risk to price in: Compressor failure. Buy only after inspection.
  • 2026-09-05 Pitco SG14
    Used Pitco SG14: $1,500–$5,900 observed used across 4 listings. The documented cost risk to price in: High limit switch. Buy only after inspection.
  • 2026-09-05 Alto-Shaam 750-S
    Used Alto-Shaam 750-S: $1,000–$4,500 observed used across 11 listings. Buy only after inspection.
  • 2026-09-05 Southbend S60DD
    Used Southbend S60DD: $4,495–$12,267 observed used across 25 listings. The documented cost risk to price in: Thermocouple output, Oven safety valve. Buy only after inspection.
  • 2026-09-05 Vulcan 1GR45M
    Used Vulcan 1GR45M: $2,750–$6,003 observed used across 5 listings. The documented cost risk to price in: Thermostat, Thermocouple. Buy only after inspection.
  • 2026-09-05 Berkel 827A-PLUS
    Used Berkel 827A-PLUS: $400–$940 observed used across 4 listings. Buy only after inspection.
  • 2026-09-05 CMA Dishmachines CMA-180
    used pricing varies; see sources. Biggest documented cost risk: Pump/booster pump. Buy only after inspection.
  • 2026-09-05 Hobart 2812
    $1,250–$2,874 observed used. Biggest documented cost risk: General Hobart slicer troubleshooting. Buy only after inspection.
  • 2026-09-05 Hobart AM15
    $3,000–$15,000 observed used. Biggest documented cost risk: Cross. Buy only after inspection.
  • 2026-09-05 Pitco 35C+
    $1,132–$4,000 observed used. Biggest documented cost risk: the pilot-holding circuit, where a degraded thermopile is the cheap fix and a failed gas valve magnet is the expensive one. Buy only after inspection.
  • 2026-09-05 Southbend S36D
    $1,329–$1,620 observed used across two listings, thin comp set. Biggest documented cost risk: pilot ignition failure traced to the thermocouple or the pilot safety valve. Verify the serial against the 2006 Robertshaw gas-control recall first. Buy only after inspection.
  • 2026-09-05 Recall True GDM-49
    True/Secop compressor fire-hazard recall (CPSC 2024): the GDM-49 is on the recalled-model list (Secop NLE11MN compressor can overheat). Verify the serial and get the free retrofit from True. Self-check: affected units were sold from January 2018 through June 2020; verify the serial against the notice for the free retrofit.
  • 2026-09-05 True T-49 vs Turbo Air M3R47-2: Same Failure, One Brand Runs Its Fans Harder
    Both two-door reach-in refrigerators die the same way: a dirty condenser overworking the compressor. The documented difference is fin spacing and fan sizing, not the core failure mode.
  • 2026-09-02 Commercial Refrigerator Compressor Replacement Cost: Documented Bands, Not Guesses
    What a commercial reach-in compressor actually costs to replace, from sourced repair bands, and the math for deciding whether the box is even worth it.
  • 2026-09-01 True T-72
    Used True T-72: $2,349–$17,493 observed used across 13 listings. The documented cost risk to price in: Compressor, Condenser coil. Buy only after inspection.
  • 2026-09-01 Vulcan VC4ED
    Used Vulcan VC4ED: $1,699–$8,900 observed used across 29 listings. The documented cost risk to price in: Temperature control/probe, Door seal. Buy only after inspection.
  • 2026-09-01 Vulcan VC5GD
    Used Vulcan VC5GD: $2,895–$8,000 observed used across 10 listings. The documented cost risk to price in: Ignitor/flame sensor, High-limit thermostat. Buy only after inspection.
  • 2026-09-01 Garland X60
    Used Garland X60: $4,499–$5,310 observed used across 3 listings. The documented cost risk to price in: Pilot burner, Thermocouple/ignition wiring. Buy only after inspection.
  • 2026-09-01 Turbo Air M3F47-2
    Used Turbo Air M3F47-2: $1,975–$6,584 observed used across 9 listings. The documented cost risk to price in: Evaporator fan motor, Door gasket. Buy only after inspection.
  • 2026-09-01 Blodgett ZEPHAIRE-100-G
    Used Blodgett ZEPHAIRE-100-G: $6,500–$30,628 observed used across 5 listings. A safety recall is on record, verify the serial number. Buy only after inspection.
  • 2026-08-22 Delfield 6051XL
    HELD, no clean used comp exists for this SKU. The only dollar figure the research pass found is a $7,999.99 "Original Price" on a live auction sitting at a $0.00 bid, which is a stated reference value and not a settled sale price. Prior band ($7,999 low and high, 3 observations) was that figure and has been cleared. Unblock by pricing the already-identified unpriced listings (eBay, GovDeals, Facebook Marketplace, Hostetter, Machinio) for two or more dated used comps.
  • 2026-08-22 The 20-Minute Used Equipment Inspection, Step by Step
    What to check on used commercial kitchen equipment, in order, with the sourced part prices behind each finding. Includes the clicking-compressor tell and the two recall checks that come before everything else.
  • 2026-08-22 Auction "Original Price" Traps: How Not to Read Equipment Listings
    We caught the same pricing trap on two different machines at the same auction house. One "original price" was higher than the unit costs new. Here is how the number gets built and what to use instead.
  • 2026-08-22 The Scotsman Ice Machine Recall: Serials 05-09 and the Fix
    CPSC 10-147: 14 Scotsman ice machine models, serials starting 05-09, solenoid arc fire hazard. The full model list read off the primary source, including the one model most summaries drop.
  • 2026-08-22 The True/Secop Compressor Recall: Every Affected Model and How to Check
    CPSC 24-219: 15 True commercial refrigerator models with Secop NLE11MN compressors recalled for fire hazard. The full model list, the two models we checked and cleared, and the free repair.
  • 2026-08-22 Used Meat Slicers: Hobart 2812 vs Berkel 827A
    Observed used prices, real OEM part costs, and the parts-catalog gap between the Hobart 2812 and the Berkel 827A. One of these machines costs three times more and has a cheaper motor.
  • 2026-08-21 Buying Used Commercial Refrigeration: The 5-Minute Risk Check
    Recall serials, compressor tells, coil history, and real price ranges: the checks that separate a $1,500 bargain from a $1,500 mistake.
  • 2026-08-21 What a Commercial Refrigerator Compressor Replacement Really Costs
    About $1,000 installed on a common reach-in, up to $2,500 when the sealed system is involved. The parts, the labor, and the break-even against buying refurbished.
  • 2026-08-21 Used Undercounter Refrigeration: What to Pay and What to Walk From
    Beverage-Air UCR48A used comps run $1,100-$1,599. Delfield 6051XL has no confirmed used price at all. Here is how to buy either one without guessing.
  • 2026-08-21 Used Glass-Door Merchandisers: GDM-49 Prices and the Recall Check
    The True GDM-49 is named in an active CPSC fire recall. Check the serial first, then use the verified $1,250-$2,539 used band to negotiate.
  • 2026-08-21 Used Prep Tables: What Kills Them and What to Pay
    Used True TSSU-48-12 comps land at $1,400-$2,160. Nobody publishes a compressor swap price for this line, which is exactly why you inspect before you offer.
  • 2026-08-21 True T-49 vs T-23 vs Turbo Air M3R47: Which Used Reach-In to Buy
    Three reach-in workhorses compared on used price, failure modes, recall exposure, and what a compressor swap costs on each.
  • 2026-08-21 The Energy Cost of a Used Reach-In: What We Can and Cannot Prove
    Coil neglect is the documented killer. The kWh penalty is the number nobody has actually measured, including us.
  • 2026-08-21 Scale, Water, and Harvest Failures: Why Used Ice Machines Die Young
    Mineral scale is the documented failure path on a used ice machine. Here are the real OEM part prices waiting at the end of it.
  • 2026-08-21 Used Combi Ovens: The Rational Numbers We Have, and the Ones We Do Not
    A $22,656 ceiling price, used comps that are all in euros and pounds, and two repair figures worth more than the guesswork around them.
  • 2026-08-21 Used Commercial Dishwashers: Hobart AM15 vs CMA-180
    The discontinued Hobart is the cheaper used machine and has the deeper parts catalog. Real comps, 613 line items, and the CPSC search that lies to you.
  • 2026-08-21 Used Convection Ovens: Vulcan VC4GD vs Blodgett Zephaire
    A 2006 recall that names one brand twice, a fan that fails for a cheap reason, and used comps that are not for the machine you think.
  • 2026-08-21 Used Commercial Fryers: Frymaster vs Pitco, and the Thermopile Question
    The cheap failure and the expensive one look identical at the burner. Parts catalogs, a documented misdiagnosis, and the price data we could not source.
  • 2026-08-21 Used Commercial Gas Ranges: Vulcan vs Southbend vs Garland
    One shared recall, one shared failure mode, and three parts catalogs that price it very differently.
  • 2026-08-21 Used Griddles: The Star 636TD, and Why Its Comps Are Not Its Own
    No 636TD used listing exists to price against, Star is clear of the Robertshaw recall, and a thermostat that clicks is not a thermostat that works.
  • 2026-08-21 Used Hobart Mixers: H600 vs A200, and the Price We Could Not Confirm
    A widely repeated $16,990 top-end that no listing supports, a $4,500 to $14,500 spread that may be two generations rather than two conditions, and what a teardown actually found.
  • 2026-08-21 Used Commercial Ice Machine Buying Guide: Manitowoc, Hoshizaki, Scotsman
    One brand has a fire recall with a name-by-name model list. The other two have documented wear paths. Here is what to inspect and when to walk.
  • 2026-08-19 Hobart H600
    $4,500–$16,990 observed used. Biggest documented cost risk: Gearbox/transmission wear is the headline failure class for. Buy only after inspection.
  • 2026-08-19 Hobart A200
    $1,000–$3,600 observed used. Biggest documented cost risk: Loose planetary retaining nut. Buy only after inspection.
  • 2026-08-19 Hobart HL600
    $4,500–$16,990 observed used. Biggest documented cost risk: Gearbox/transmission wear is the headline failure class for. Buy only after inspection.
  • 2026-08-19 Hoshizaki KM-515MAJ
    used pricing varies; see sources. Biggest documented cost risk: Premature/early harvest cycles. Buy only after inspection.
  • 2026-08-19 Traulsen G20010
    $1,295–$2,475 observed used. Biggest documented cost risk: Dirty/restricted condenser coil is called out repeatedly as. Buy only after inspection.
  • 2026-08-19 Beverage-Air UCR48A
    $1,100–$1,599 observed used. Biggest documented cost risk: Compressor not humming = temperature control commonly stuck. Buy only after inspection.
  • 2026-08-19 Recall Scotsman C0530
    Scotsman commercial ice machine fire-hazard recall (CPSC 2010): the C0530 is on the recalled-model list (solenoid can overheat). Verify the serial against the notice for the free retrofit. Self-check: affected units carry serial numbers beginning with 05, 06, 07, 08 or 09 (the model and serial are on the back of the machine).