New ice machine installation sized to actual daily demand, with correct water treatment, drainage, ventilation and commissioning documentation. In Riverside View this is luxury gated estates work on new installations systems, attended within about 70 minutes of dispatch.We work across every major brand installed in Riverside View, and diagnostics start from the plated design data rather than a guess.Cloudy, soft or hollow cubes point at water quality, a low water level in the sump, a partially scaled evaporator, or a machine running short cycles. We test water hardness and TDS on site, then correct the freeze cycle time so cubes come out clear and at full weight.New-build estates with construction-era warranties still active. Ice Machine Repairs bookings in Riverside View are logged against Block 13 so we can allow for power availability on site.
- Typical response window
- 70 minutes from Fourways & Northern Suburbs
- Distance from Sandton CBD
- 16.9 km
- Municipal water hardness
- hard (195 ppm)
- Load-shedding schedule
- Block 13
- Access & compliance
- New-build estates with construction-era warranties still active.
- Typical installed systems
- Modern estate homes with inverter systems and heat pump geysers.
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.
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.
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.
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.