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 Riverside View this is luxury gated estates work on sealed refrigeration system 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.Every visit starts with a full diagnostic and a written quote before any part is fitted.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. |
| 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.
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.
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.
What does an annual service contract include?
Scheduled visits, priority response between visits, a written condition report per unit and fixed labour rates for the contract year.
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.