Repairs to upright and under-counter display fridges in restaurants, delis, bottle stores and coffee shops. In Riviera this is upper residential work on display cabinet systems, attended within about 55 minutes of dispatch.On Defy equipment specifically — domestic double-door, side-by-side and chest freezers — the faults we see most in Riviera are water dispenser valve leaks and defrost heater failure causing ice build-up.Every visit starts with a full diagnostic and a written quote before any part is fitted.Apartment access via building management. Refrigeration Repairs bookings in Riviera are logged against Block 7 so we can allow for power availability on site.

Typical response window
55 minutes from Rosebank & Parks Belt
Distance from Sandton CBD
9.6 km
Municipal water hardness
moderate (135 ppm)
Load-shedding schedule
Block 7
Access & compliance
Apartment access via building management.
Typical installed systems
Apartments and older homes with split systems.

Refrigerant data

GasClassificationSuction pressureDischarge pressureTypical use
R134aHFC (A1)80-140 kPa at -5 degrees C evaporating900-1 200 kPa at 45 degrees C ambientWine cellars, display cabinets, medium-temperature commercial refrigeration and some heat pumps.

Common questions

Why is ice building up at the back of my Defy fridge in Riviera?

That is almost always a defrost circuit failure: the heater, bimetal or defrost sensor. The ice blocks the evaporator, airflow drops and the fridge compartment warms up while the compressor runs constantly.

Do you charge a callout fee?

A standard callout and diagnostic fee applies and is quoted upfront. It is credited against the repair when you accept the quote.

Do you top up gas without finding the leak?

No. A weighed charge into a leaking system is money out the window, so the leak is found and repaired first, then the system is evacuated and charged to the plated weight.

What does an annual service contract include?

Scheduled visits, priority response between visits, a written condition report per unit and fixed labour rates for the contract year.

Request a callout or quote

Send it straight to our WhatsApp for the fastest response, or call 069 268 0988 / email info@reyds.co.za.