New ice machine installation sized to actual daily demand, with correct water treatment, drainage, ventilation and commissioning documentation. In Paulshof 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 Paulshof, and diagnostics start from the plated design data rather than a guess.Codes are read from the board rather than guessed at, then traced to the actual sensor, valve or drive fault behind them.Complex access via intercom; some HOAs restrict drilling hours. Ice Machine Repairs bookings in Paulshof are logged against Block 11 so we can allow for power availability on site.
- Typical response window
- 60 minutes from Fourways & Northern Suburbs
- Distance from Sandton CBD
- 10.8 km
- Municipal water hardness
- moderate (170 ppm)
- Load-shedding schedule
- Block 11
- Access & compliance
- Complex access via intercom; some HOAs restrict drilling hours.
- Typical installed systems
- Townhouses and family homes, high heat pump geyser retrofit rate.
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.
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.
How urgent is a slow harvest cycle?
Treat it as urgent. A stalling harvest leaves the plate frozen solid, output collapses and the compressor runs against high head pressure, which is how a cheap solenoid fault turns into a compressor replacement.
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.
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.