Display Refrigerators · Catering Companies · Wellington
Display Refrigerators Refrigerant Leak Repair for Catering Companies in Wellington
In Wellington, a display refrigerator affected by refrigerant leak puts the cold chain of a catering company straight under pressure. Booked as a critical callout, it normally reaches a Wellington site within 2–4 hrs. We arrive with the instruments and common parts this fault needs, fix the cause and verify the cabinet holds.
Symptoms
What you may be observing
Gradual warming over days or weeks
Oil stains or residue near pipework
Hissing sound from the coil or joints
Low suction pressure on the gauge set
Possible Causes
Diagnosed on site by our technicians
- C01
Corrosion pinholes in the evaporator or condenser
- C02
Vibration wear at pipe joints
- C03
Mechanical damage from impact
- C04
Failed braze or flare joint
The Reyds Solution
We electronic-leak-detect the full circuit, repair the failed joint or section, pressure-test with nitrogen, evacuate to deep vacuum, and recharge with the correct refrigerant to OEM weight.
Industry context
Catering Companies
Catering Companies depend on predictable temperatures for product quality and compliance. Off-site and event catering with mobile and static cold holding. We plan the fix to end the risk, not just the symptom.
Cape Town coverage
Wellington · Winelands
Wellington is a routine Winelands callout for our Cape Town-based team. Fast access matters most in Wellington, and our coverage is built around it.
Prevention
Stop the fault returning
Book a service check ahead of peak trading so the display refrigerator under the heaviest load is not the one that fails.
Keep a documented escalation path for temperature alarms so refrigerant leak is answered in minutes, not noticed at close.
Schedule quarterly preventative maintenance on your display refrigerator to catch wear before it becomes refrigerant leak.
Keep condenser fins clean and airflow clear — the leading preventable cause of refrigerant leak in catering companies cold chains.
Emergency Dispatch
Refrigeration down? Speak to a technician now.