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 Steyn City this is luxury gated estates work on sealed refrigeration system systems, attended within about 75 minutes of dispatch.We work across every major brand installed in Steyn City, 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.Estate induction, biometric registration and escorted access for contractors. Ice Machine Repairs bookings in Steyn City are logged against Block 13 so we can allow for power availability on site.
- Typical response window
- 75 minutes from Fourways & Northern Suburbs
- Distance from Sandton CBD
- 19.2 km
- Municipal water hardness
- hard (210 ppm)
- Load-shedding schedule
- Block 13
- Access & compliance
- Estate induction, biometric registration and escorted access for contractors.
- Typical installed systems
- Ultra-prime homes with full-home VRV, wine rooms and multiple heat pumps.
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 work inside gated estates?
Regularly. Technician details, ID numbers and vehicle registration are submitted to the HOA or gatehouse before the appointment so access is cleared in advance.
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.