CIRCUIT LEAK / RECHARGE
33.8900° S, 18.6300° EHeat Pump Refrigerant Leak in Plattekloof
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 Plattekloof
Large luxury homes with heated pools and multi-unit plant. Hot dry summers and cold inland winter nights — wide ambient swings across the year.
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 Plattekloof
Heat Pump Repairs PlattekloofFAULT FINDING / COMPONENT REPAIRHeat Pump Installation PlattekloofSIZING / PLUMBING / ELECTRICALHeat Pump Servicing PlattekloofANNUAL SERVICE / PERFORMANCE CHECKHeat Pump Maintenance PlattekloofPLANNED MAINTENANCE CONTRACTSEmergency Heat Pump Repairs PlattekloofNO HOT WATER / PRIORITY ATTENDANCEHot Water Heat Pumps PlattekloofDOMESTIC HOT WATER / 55°C SET-POINT
Other Faults
Other faults we diagnose in Plattekloof
Pool Heat Pump Not Heating PlattekloofPOOL TEMPERATURE RISEPool Heat Pump Leaking PlattekloofEXCHANGER / UNION LEAKGeyser Heat Pump No Hot Water PlattekloofDHW OUTAGEHeat Pump Not Heating PlattekloofNO TEMPERATURE RISEHeat Pump Not Working PlattekloofCOMPLETE FAILUREHeat Pump Not Switching On PlattekloofNO START / NO RESPONSE
Nearby Areas
Heat Pump Refrigerant Leak near Plattekloof
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.