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Why does my vending machine leak water? What should I do?

Everyone wants to ensure that their machine vends cold beverages, especially during the warm summer months. In high humidity areas, you may find some condensation building up on your vending machine. This can happen even if it is located in an air-conditioned building. You may see water leaking out from under your vending machine. We would like to offer you some ideas to check if your machine is having an issue with excess condensation and some solutions to help you fix the problem.

The primary causes of excess condensation are:
1. An air leak from a damaged door gasket
2. A loose door
3. A worn-out T-handle or missing parts
4. Missing or broken delivery flap
5. Mis-aligned door or Mis-aligned inner door
6. Low airflow from the fan or a very high humidity environment
7. A compressor issue
The compressor issues can range from low freon causing excess frost on the evaporator to a short cycling thermostat that doesn’t stay turned off for more than a minute or two which can cause excess condensation.

One thing you should check is if you have over-tightened the door. Over tightening the beverage compartment door can damage the seal used to keep the warm air out and the cold air in. These small gaps will create a mixture of warm and cool air to combine and can possibly produce condensation.

To prevent this, turn the locking handle until the gasket around the door is flush. Then turn the handle another half a turn to secure the connection to ensure you do not over-tighten the door.

You’ll want to check for any gaps in the inner door as well. Look at the inner door and make sure the lower edge of the gasket isn’t sagging below the door. Make sure that it fits snugly and that there are no places where the cooled air can escape.

Another thing to check is for any leakage of water into the machine or below the machine from the drip pan. This can be remedied by adding a sponge to the drip pan to help it hold more fluid, and evaporate. You could also place an inexpensive baking dish or tray below the vending machine to catch any water that may escape.

Once you have checked a few of these things, get a thermometer and put it inside the machine drink compartment so you can confirm the temperature. You are looking for approximately 38 – 43 degrees Fahrenheit. You want to feel inside and see if you can feel the air flow and vibration of the fans. If you can feel the air flow but it’s not getting cold, you may have an issue with the fans. Many problems that you are having with your cooling deck require a specialized technician to troubleshoot. A technician should be called to work on this area of your machine.

You may also want to check where the cooling line enters the tray and if there are any gaps you can seal those with plumber’s putty. A small hole could be drilled for an additional drainage line if your collection pan is not big enough to hold the excess condensation. That way it can drain down in to a pan placed under the machine.

Lastly, cleaning the condenser coil is vital to the lasting success of a vending machine, which along with a few precautions can insure that your machine vends cold product consistently. When placing a vending machine, it is important to make sure that the vending machine is located at least 4-6 inches away from the wall to assure proper ventilation for units that have a refrigeration system. It is recommended to clean it at least once a year, and possibly up to once every couple of months depending on the location. A factory location will naturally have more debris in the air than an office setting, and therefore require more attention. A small vacuum, a rag, or a can of compressed air will go a long way to insure that your vending machine goes the distance.

Every machine is different and you will want to check the owner’s manual for your machine. The manual should have information about how to set the temperature in your machine. It may also have a diagram to help you see the inner workings of the cooling deck. It may offer some troubleshooting techniques you can try. It’s always a good idea to go to your manual first when you have any issue with your machine

Understanding shipping services

Lift gate Pickup and Delivery
If you don’t have a dock, you may need to schedule a lift gate to load your freight shipment onto the truck. If the freight receiver doesn’t have a dock, a lift gate will be necessary to unload the shipment. Schedule lift gate pickup and delivery when getting a quote to avoid delays and additional charges.

Inside Pickup and Delivery
If your freight needs to be picked up or delivered to the inside of a business or commercial location rather than a receiving area, there may be an additional charge.

Residential/ Non-commercial
If you are picking up or delivering a shipment to a residential area, most carriers charge an extra fee. Depending on the carrier, fees may be applied to residential homes, farms, ranches, or businesses located within a residential area.

Reweigh and Inspection Fees
Carriers routinely inspect shipments to ensure the proper weight and class information is listed on the BOL. If the weight increases and/or class of your shipment is incorrectly listed on the BOL, the carrier will make the correction and weight and inspection fees will be assessed in addition to any extra shipping charges.

Limited Access
Freight pickups or deliveries to locations that have limited or secured access such as prisons, schools, churches, airports and construction areas will require an additional fee.

In addition, some fees are incurred when your shipping plans or schedule changes. Ensure that your shipments are ready for pickup and delivery as scheduled and you can avoid or reduce these common penalty charges.

Re delivery
If nobody is available to accept a delivery, or if the delivery is changed to a new location, a re delivery fee will be applied.

Vehicle Not Used
If your shipment is not ready when the driver arrives for a scheduled pickup, you will be charged a fee. Avoid this fee by canceling or rescheduling pickups before the driver is deployed.

WANT TO BE A VENDOR?

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Does the Vending Machine have to be ADA Compliant?

The revised Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) impacts vendors whose equipment does not meet the “upside down rule”. The “upside down rule” basically asks if the building where your machine is located was to be turned upside down, would your vending machine remain fixed or would your machine fall? If your equipment falls, then you are exempt from the new ADA rules. However, ADA law does apply to you if you use the building’s plumbing or wiring. This clause does not apply to power cords or electricity received from your location. As long as your vending machine is not bolted or secured to the building and your machine isn’t hard wired into the electric or plumed into the building then new ADA rules do not apply to you.

If, however, your vending machine is bolted, here’s the scope of items that are regulated: depository, vending machine, product and change machine. All components must meet the new standards. Vending machine product must be delivered at a minimum height of 15″ to all users. All buttons or switches must be within reach range.

Stand-alone machines are considered to be like furniture as long as they’re not bolted to the wall or floor and doesn’t use the building’s wiring or plumbing.

The Department of Justice regulates and enforces the ADA. If you bolt your machine to the building, and don’t comply with regulations, the cost can be great! If you have multiple machines at one location and either item is bolted, one of those machines has to be ADA compliant.

Even though this isn’t a requirement, it is good practice to implement, if your machine isn’t bolted. Take a look at the diagram used in this article. There must be at least 30” of space in front of the machine and 48” of space when parallel to the vending machine.

If you have questions, an ADA Specialist is available to speak with you via telephone at (800) 514-0301 or (800) 514-0383 (TTY)
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When should you buy USED Vending Machines

The vending machine business offers entrepreneurs the option to choose between new and used machines. While there are obvious advantages of new machines (including appearance and access to the latest features), there are situations when used models offer a reasonable compromise. Here are times when used vending machines for sale make sense.

Cash Flow Shortages

Whether you are just beginning your vending business or have several machines in operation, every entrepreneur will face cash shortages in the course of a career. Used vending machines give you the opportunity to earn more from sales without having to invest in a brand-new machine. Before committing to a used model, do the research to make sure it is right for the location.

Maintaining Independence

If you are forced to bring in a partner to pay for a new vending machine, you are relinquishing some of your independence as a business owner. Some entrepreneurs dislike this arrangement because it limits your earning potential in the long run. Choosing used vending machines allows you to maintain complete control of the business.

Learning the Trade

Another reason used vending machines are attractive is how it allows you to learn the business with a smaller investment. Depending on the condition and model, an entrepreneur may be able to pay 25-40% less for a used machine than you would buying new. Though a new machine may appeal to more consumers, the opportunity to learn the business offers added value especially for new buyers.

Less Risk

When you have several businesses going at once, you’ll want to keep the risk minimal in the vending industry. Used vending machines allow you to enter the arena with less risk than you would with a new machine. If you want to resell your machine later, you can offer it at a price that allows you to recoup some of the investment.

Why does my vending machine leak water? What should I do?

Understanding shipping services

WANT TO BE A VENDOR?

Does the Vending Machine have to be ADA Compliant?

When should you buy USED Vending Machines

Cash Flow Shortages

Maintaining Independence

Learning the Trade

Less Risk

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