Refrigerant Leak
Loss of refrigerant charge reduces capacity and eventually stops cooling — the leak must be found and repaired before the system is regassed.
What Causes Refrigerant Leak
- 01Leaking brazed joints or schrader valves
- 02Corrosion pinholes in evaporator or condenser coils
- 03Vibration fatigue on pipe runs and fittings
- 04Mechanical damage to pipework
- 05Failed flare nuts or seal rings
- 06Evaporator frost-related stress cracking
How We Diagnose It
- 01Electronic leak detector sweep of all joints
- 02Bubble solution on accessible fittings
- 03Nitrogen pressure-decay / hold test
- 04UV dye trace for slow or intermittent leaks
- 05Coil inspection for corrosion and oil stains
Related Repair Services
Equipment Affected
Refrigerant Leak Across Gauteng
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Cold chain failure costs stock by the minute. Call or WhatsApp now — a technician is dispatched to your suburb and interim holding steps are confirmed on the phone.
Refrigerant Leak — FAQ
What causes refrigerant leak?
Common causes include leaking brazed joints or schrader valves, corrosion pinholes in evaporator or condenser coils, vibration fatigue on pipe runs and fittings. We confirm the specific cause through structured testing before replacing any parts.
Is refrigerant leak an emergency?
If it affects product temperature, treat it as an emergency. Call or WhatsApp 069 268 0988 and we dispatch a technician with interim stock-saving steps.
Do you repair this fault across Gauteng?
Yes — across all ten Gauteng districts and their suburbs, with 24/7 response.