Johannesburg · Illovo
Fridge Refrigerant Leak — Illovo
Fridge Refrigerant Leak in Illovo: symptoms, likely causes and how a technician diagnoses and repairs it.
Illovo mixes offices, restaurants and residential blocks.
Commercial kitchens and apartment fridges in equal measure.
Symptoms
- Gradual loss of cooling
- Oily residue near tubing
- Compressor running non-stop
Likely causes
- Corroded evaporator
- Failed joint or braze
- Physical damage to tubing
How we repair it
Electronic detection and pressure testing locate the leak, which is repaired before recharging to spec.
Our process in Illovo
- Book by phone, WhatsApp or the online form — you get a confirmed time window
- On-site diagnosis with proper test equipment, not guesswork
- Written quote before any part is ordered or fitted
- Repair completed on the visit where the spare is on the van
- Temperature verified over a full cycle before we leave
Questions from Illovo customers
How quickly can a technician reach Illovo?
Illovo is inside our core coverage, so most bookings are attended same-day or next working day. Emergency slots are reserved daily.
What does fridge refrigerant leak in Illovo cost?
A diagnostic callout fee is quoted before booking and credited against the repair. Parts and labour are quoted in writing after diagnosis — nothing is replaced without your approval.
Do you guarantee the work?
Yes. Completed repairs carry a workmanship warranty, and any replaced part carries its supplier warranty.
Do you work on commercial equipment too?
Yes — display fridges, bottle coolers, cold rooms and catering freezers across Illovo and the wider Johannesburg area, scheduled around trading hours.