CIRCUIT LEAK / RECHARGE
33.9110° S, 18.3830° EHeat Pump Refrigerant Leak in Hout Bay
Gradual loss of performance caused by refrigerant escaping from the sealed circuit.
Diagnostic Breakdown
Symptoms, causes and what we do
Symptoms
What you are seeing
- Slowly worsening heating performance
- Oil staining near joints
- Repeated need for regassing
Likely Causes
What usually causes it
- Vibration fatigue at brazed joints
- Corrosion on the coil, especially near the coast
- Schrader valve or fitting leaks
- Heat exchanger failure
- Poor installation-era brazing
Reyds Solution
What we check and repair
- Pressure test and locate the leak properly
- Repair or replace the leaking component
- Evacuate the circuit correctly
- Recharge to the manufacturer's stated weight
- Verify performance and re-check for leaks
Local Context
Why this happens in Hout Bay
Family homes, guest houses and smallholdings with mixed hot water setups. Direct Atlantic exposure — persistent salt mist and strong wind loading on outdoor plant.
We see heat pump refrigerant leak across domestic geyser retrofits, integrated hot water systems, pool plant and commercial installations. The diagnosis is the same discipline every time: prove the fault with readings before replacing anything.
Urgent
What to do right now
- 01Isolate the unit at the isolator rather than repeatedly resetting the breaker.
- 02Check the airflow path around the unit is clear and look for water beneath it.
- 03Note the brand, approximate age and when the problem started.
- 04Call 069 268 0988 so we can triage before attending.
Services
Heat pump services in Hout Bay
Heat Pump Repairs Hout BayFAULT FINDING / COMPONENT REPAIRHeat Pump Installation Hout BaySIZING / PLUMBING / ELECTRICALHeat Pump Servicing Hout BayANNUAL SERVICE / PERFORMANCE CHECKHeat Pump Maintenance Hout BayPLANNED MAINTENANCE CONTRACTSEmergency Heat Pump Repairs Hout BayNO HOT WATER / PRIORITY ATTENDANCEHot Water Heat Pumps Hout BayDOMESTIC HOT WATER / 55°C SET-POINT
Other Faults
Other faults we diagnose in Hout Bay
Heat Pump Fan Not Working Hout BayFAN MOTOR / CAPACITORHeat Pump Thermostat Fault Hout BaySET-POINT / SENSOR DRIFTHeat Pump Controller Fault Hout BayCONTROL BOARD / DISPLAYHeat Pump Error Code Hout BayFAULT CODE DIAGNOSISHeat Pump Temperature Problem Hout BayTEMPERATURE STABILITYHeat Pump Circulation Problem Hout BayPUMP / FLOW RATE
Nearby Areas
Heat Pump Refrigerant Leak near Hout Bay
FAQ
Heat Pump Refrigerant Leak — questions we are asked
Heat Pump Refrigerant Leak? Call 069 268 0988.
Tell us the brand, the error code and what changed. Diagnostic-led repairs on domestic, pool and commercial heat pump systems — from electrical faults and controller failures to refrigerant circuit and compressor problems.