New ice machine installation sized to actual daily demand, with correct water treatment, drainage, ventilation and commissioning documentation. In Morningside this is sandton prime work on new installations systems, attended within about 45 minutes of dispatch.We work across every major brand installed in Morningside, 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.Cluster complexes limit condenser placement to screened plinths. Ice Machine Repairs bookings in Morningside are logged against Block 4 so we can allow for power availability on site.
- Typical response window
- 45 minutes from Sandton
- Distance from Sandton CBD
- 3 km
- Municipal water hardness
- moderate (145 ppm)
- Load-shedding schedule
- Block 4
- Access & compliance
- Cluster complexes limit condenser placement to screened plinths.
- Typical installed systems
- Cluster and townhouse dominant, midwall splits with a growing 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.
Is a compressor replacement guaranteed?
Yes. Replacements are done with a system flush and new drier, and both part and workmanship are warranted, provided the original cause of failure is corrected.
My ice machine runs but makes no ice, is it worth repairing?
Usually yes. The four common causes (water inlet valve, water pump, scaled evaporator and a stalled harvest cycle) are all repairable at a fraction of replacement cost. We quote in writing after the diagnostic and tell you honestly when a machine is past economic repair.
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.