Fault Diagnostic · 24/7 Johannesburg
Cold Room Water Leak
A water leak from a cold room is usually a defrost drain problem — not a refrigerant or ice issue. We clear and heat the drain line for a permanent fix.
Fault Symptoms
- [01]Water pooling inside or outside the room
- [02]Water dripping from the evaporator
- [03]Ice around the drain
- [04]Slip hazard
Possible Causes
- [01]Frozen or blocked defrost drain
- [02]Drain line damage
- [03]Condensation from a door seal leak
- [04]Drain heater failure
Professional Diagnostic Process
We inspect the drain line, check for ice blockage and test the drain heater.
Repair Process
We clear the drain, repair or install a drain heater and seal any moisture ingress — stopping the leak at its source.
Frequently Asked Questions
What causes cold room water leak?
Frozen or blocked defrost drain, Drain line damage, Condensation from a door seal leak, Drain heater failure.
Is cold room water leak an emergency?
If stock is at risk or temperature is out of control, treat it as an emergency and call immediately.
How is cold room water leak repaired?
We clear the drain, repair or install a drain heater and seal any moisture ingress — stopping the leak at its source.
This Fault in Every Johannesburg Suburb
Johannesburg
Greater Johannesburg
~35m
Johannesburg CBD
Central
~30m
Sandton
Northern
~25m
Rosebank
Northern
~25m
Bryanston
Northern
~30m
Rivonia
Northern
~30m
Morningside
Northern
~28m
Randburg
North-Western
~35m
Fourways
Northern
~40m
Roodepoort
Western
~45m
Midrand
Central
~50m
Woodmead
Northern
~30m
Sunninghill
Northern
~32m
Melrose
Northern
~26m
Hyde Park
Northern
~28m
Illovo
Northern
~27m
Bedfordview
Eastern
~35m
Edenvale
Eastern
~40m
Kempton Park
Eastern
~45m
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