Why Your Vehicle Needs a Regas
Over time, all car air conditioning systems naturally lose refrigerant (often called 'gas'). This gradual loss reduces the efficiency of your cooling, making the system work harder and eventually causing warmer air from the vents.
Our comprehensive regas service fully evacuates the old gas and moisture from your system, performs a vacuum test to check for leaks, and recharges it with the precise amount of new refrigerant (R134a or R1234yf) and oil specified for your vehicle model.
We ensure strict compliance with all environmental and safety standards in South Africa, providing a reliable and lasting solution for maximum cold air output. We handle both modern and older refrigerant types.
Our Comprehensive Regas Process
Our technicians in Pretoria employ a combination of testing methods for the most reliable results:
- Initial System Pressure Check: Verify current system performance and identify immediate faults.
- Refrigerant Evacuation: Safely remove old refrigerant and contaminants.
- Vacuum Hold Test: Crucial step to confirm the system holds pressure and ensure no leaks are present.
- Oil and UV Dye Insertion: Add fresh compressor oil and a UV dye to aid future leak detection.
- Precision Recharge: Reintroduce the exact manufacturer-specified amount of R134a or R1234yf gas.
- Final Performance Test: Verify vent temperature and clutch operation to confirm optimal cooling.
Do I need a Regas or a Repair?
If your car aircon is running warm, it often indicates a low gas level (needing a regas). However, if your gas is depleting rapidly, you likely have a leak. We always perform a leak test during the regas process and will recommend a full leak detection and repair service if necessary to ensure your problem is solved permanently.