New ice machine installation sized to actual daily demand, with correct water treatment, drainage, ventilation and commissioning documentation. In Montecasino Precinct this is luxury gated estates work on new installations systems, attended within about 60 minutes of dispatch.We work across every major brand installed in Montecasino Precinct, 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.Precinct permits and after-hours-only work in public areas. Ice Machine Repairs bookings in Montecasino 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
- 12.9 km
- Municipal water hardness
- hard (185 ppm)
- Load-shedding schedule
- Block 12
- Access & compliance
- Precinct permits and after-hours-only work in public areas.
- Typical installed systems
- High-volume restaurant refrigeration, coldrooms and central 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. |
| 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
What size ice machine do I need?
Size on peak daily draw, not average: roughly 0.5 to 1 kg of ice per restaurant cover per day, more for cocktail bars and function venues. We calculate demand on site, then specify machine output plus bin storage and the water treatment your supply needs.
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.
Why is my ice cloudy or melting too fast?
Cloudy, soft ice means the freeze cycle is being cut short or the water is carrying too many dissolved solids. We test hardness and TDS on site, fit the right filtration, descale the plate and re-time the cycle so cubes freeze clear and hard.
Is scale really a problem for ice machines here?
Yes, it is the single biggest cause of lost output on this water supply. Scale insulates the evaporator, so the machine runs longer for less ice and eventually pits the plate. Regular descaling is far cheaper than an evaporator replacement.
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.