Frequently Asked Questions
Wondering how to clean your icemaker? Need to find a service agent?
Want to know what your warranty is? This is the place to find it! And the great thing is that you can get answers 24/7/365! Just click on the question of interest to you and you'll be taken directly to the answer. To get back to the list of questions, click "Back to List" at the end of each answer.
Who's the service agent for my Follett equipment?
Follett has over 300 Follett Authorized Warranty Service Agents across the country to service Follett equipment. Click here to find the name, address and phone number of the Follett Authorized Warranty Service Agent for your area.
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How can I get service for my Follett equipment?
Please call Follett's technical service group at 800-523-9361 for any equipment still under warranty. We will arrange for whatever service is required. This allows us to follow up and ensure that the problem has been resolved to your satisfaction. For equipment no longer in warranty, we encourage you to use one of our Authorized Follett Service Agents to ensure that your equipment is serviced by someone qualified to work on Follett equipment. Click here to find the name, address and phone number of the Follett Authorized Warranty Service Agent in your area.Whether your equipment is still under warranty or not, Follett technical service reps are always willing to discuss your problem and answer questions about maintaining your equipment. Call them at 800-523-9361 or e-mail them at techsupport@follettice.com.
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How do I get warranty parts for Follett equipment?
Because we want to know about any in-warranty problems with our equipment, we ask that you call Follett's technical service group at 800-523-9361 when you need parts for equipment still in warranty. This allows us to follow up and ensure that the problem has been resolved to your satisfaction. Parts orders received by 2:00 pm Eastern Standard Time are shipped the same day from our extensive parts inventory. All warranty parts are shipped UPS Next Day Air at Follett's expense. When requesting warranty parts, please have the model and service number of the equipment ready to give to our technical service rep.
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How do I get parts for Follett equipment no longer in warranty?
If you know the number of the part you want (from the service manual shipped with your equipment and available on this Web site), you can get pricing and order the part directly on our Web site.
Click here to go to Follett's Parts Order Online. If you don't know your part number, contact Follett's technical service group at 800-523-9361. In order to ensure the proper part selection, please have your model and service number available for our technical service reps. Parts orders received by 2:00 pm Eastern Standard Time are shipped the same day from our extensive parts inventory.
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Where do I find the serial number for my equipment?
Follett uses a service number assigned during the production process to identify the model and its components. This service number is required for invoicing warranty work, ordering of warranty parts, and completion of installation inspection forms. Having the service number available when calling for technical assistance or ordering parts will help our technical service reps serve you better.
For Follett ice dispensers and icemakers
Depending on the model and age of the equipment, the service number plate may be located in one of several locations. Click here for a chart that tells you where to look for your plate.
For Follett ice storage equipment
Until 2000 Follett did not put serial number plates on its ice storage equipment. Older bins may have a paper label showing the model number only on the left side of the bin. Since 2000, all Follett ice storage equipment has a permanent service number plate on the left side of the bin front.
For Follett undercounter refrigerators and freezers
A permanent service number plate is located both on the inside left wall and the back of the refrigerator.
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How do I register my Follett equipment?
A warranty registration card is included in each equipment shipping package. You can complete that card and return it to Follett (postage is already paid). Or click here to go to Follett's online warranty registration form.
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What's the warranty on Follett equipment?
Follett equipment warranties are among the best in the industry. These warranties vary depending upon the type of equipment you have. For full warranty statements by product grouping click here.
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How and when should I clean Follett equipment?
Proper and timely cleaning of Follett equipment is important not only for aesthetic reasons but also to support good sanitation practices. Remember that ice is food and you want to deliver the cleanest ice possible to your customers and staff. Additionally, a regular cleaning schedule will help ensure better performance and a longer equipment life. General cleaning instructions for Follett equipment are provided below. Click on your equipment type to view and/or download the document (in Adobe Acrobat format) corresponding to the equipment you have.
Cleaning instructions for your specific model can be found in the Operating and Service Manual shipped with the equipment. Click here to access an online copy of that manual.
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How can I get a service manual for my equipment?
Follett ships detailed installation and service manuals with all its equipment. Copies of these manuals can also be downloaded from this Web site or by contacting Follett directly. Click here to access manuals on this site. Or contact Follett's customer service department marketing@follettice.com or 800-523-9361. There is no charge for these manuals.
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When and why do I need a water filtration system?
Follett recommends the use of our water filter systems (by Everpure) for all Follett icemakers. This system includes a pre-filter to remove large particles and a primary filter that removes chlorine, off-tastes and odors, and filters out asbestos fibers and parasitic cysts such as Cryptosporidium and Giardia. This ensures better tasting, cleaner and safer ice. The filter will also improve icemaker performance by reducing scale build-up and removing dirt and abrasive particles that can damage the internal workings of the icemaker. Click here to view and/or download Follett's water filter system spec sheet (in Adobe Acrobat format) that provides more in-depth information about why and how to filter your water.
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How can I get training on Follett equipment?
Follett offers more than 20 free, full-day service seminars across the country each year to train service agents, hospital HVAC staff and corporate maintenance personnel on the cleaning and servicing of Follett icemakers and ice dispensers. These seminars provide in-depth, hands-on training. Materials and lunch are provided at no cost. Attendees will:
- Learn preferred maintenance procedures and techniques
- Participate in hands-on troubleshooting
- Learn how to keep Follett equipment operating at top efficiency
- Receive updated information on Follett products
- Earn a completion certificate and receive a gift for attending
Click here to view this year's service seminar schedule.
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How can I register for a Follett service seminar?
Follett service seminars are available on a first-come basis so it's important that you register early. Click here for the schedule of seminars being offered and online registration form.
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