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 Fourways Mall Precinct 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 Fourways Mall Precinct, and diagnostics start from the plated design data rather than a guess.Correctly sized, correctly sited installation with commissioning readings recorded and warranty registered.Centre management contractor booking and night work windows. Ice Machine Repairs bookings in Fourways Mall Precinct 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
- 12.7 km
- Municipal water hardness
- hard (185 ppm)
- Load-shedding schedule
- Block 12
- Access & compliance
- Centre management contractor booking and night work windows.
- Typical installed systems
- Retail display refrigeration and packaged HVAC.
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.
Is a compressor replacement guaranteed?
Yes. Replacements are done with a system flush and new drier, and both part and workmanship are warranted, provided the original cause of failure is corrected.
My ice machine runs but makes no ice, is it worth repairing?
Usually yes. The four common causes (water inlet valve, water pump, scaled evaporator and a stalled harvest cycle) are all repairable at a fraction of replacement cost. We quote in writing after the diagnostic and tell you honestly when a machine is past economic repair.
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.