Ice machine re-gassing with proper leak detection first: we find and fix the leak, then weigh in a fresh charge rather than topping up. In Design Quarter this is luxury gated estates work on sealed refrigeration system systems, attended within about 60 minutes of dispatch.We work across every major brand installed in Design Quarter, and diagnostics start from the plated design data rather than a guess.Every visit starts with a full diagnostic and a written quote before any part is fitted.Tenant and centre coordination for shared plant. Ice Machine Repairs bookings in Design Quarter are logged against Block 12 so we can allow for power availability on site.
- Typical response window
- 60 minutes from Fourways & Northern Suburbs
- Distance from Sandton CBD
- 13 km
- Municipal water hardness
- hard (185 ppm)
- Load-shedding schedule
- Block 12
- Access & compliance
- Tenant and centre coordination for shared plant.
- Typical installed systems
- Restaurant and showroom cooling.
Refrigerant data
| Gas | Classification | Suction pressure | Discharge pressure | Typical use |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| R134a | HFC (A1) | 80-140 kPa at -5 degrees C evaporating | 900-1 200 kPa at 45 degrees C ambient | Wine cellars, display cabinets, medium-temperature commercial refrigeration and some heat pumps. |
| R404A | HFC blend (near-azeotropic) | 40-60 kPa (approx. 2-4 bar) | 1500-1900 kPa | Older commercial ice machines, cube makers, ice bins and blast chillers |
| R448A | HFO/HFC blend (low GWP) | 50-75 kPa | 1600-2000 kPa | Modern commercial ice machines, cube and flake units, coldroom retrofits |
| R290 (propane) | Natural hydrocarbon (A3 flammable) | 30-50 kPa | 1000-1400 kPa | Undercounter and self-contained ice makers, nugget machines, back-bar units |
Common questions
Can you just top up the gas in my ice machine?
No: a machine low on refrigerant has a leak, and topping up hides it. We leak-trace electronically and under nitrogen, repair the joint, fit a new drier, pull a deep vacuum and weigh in the exact plated charge.
Can you work after trading hours?
Yes. Retail, restaurant and office work is routinely scheduled at night or early morning under a permit-to-work so trading is not interrupted.
How fast can you get to me?
Emergency callouts are dispatched to the next available technician, with the arrival window confirmed by SMS when the vehicle leaves.
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.
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.