
R600a Refrigerant
Let’s talk about R600a (isobutane) refrigerant gas, this is what most manufactures of domestic refrigeration units are now using in the market and has replaced
Founded in 1999, Bergen’s specializes in Appliance Repairs, Bergen’s Appliance Repairs will collect your faulty white appliance, evaluate it and give you a quote. If the quote is not accepted there will be a nominal fee of R165.00 for assessment and transport costs for the first five kilometers radius and thereafter AA rates are charged.
Bergen’s Appliance Repairs also works on a callout basis.













With every symptom experienced related to a washing machine functionality there are at least 5 reasons for every symptom, such as “not spinning” many DIY repairs are attempted by home owners only to be barking up the wrong tree; let Bergen’s help.

Not heating? Is a common customer query and once again multiple reasons apply. It could be the PC board, element, clicksons, thermostat, thermal fuses or faulty wiring and more.

A common question asked is “how much do we charge to re-gas a fridge”. Firstly a common miss conception is that a fridge will in its life span need to be re-gassed because it will have used up its gas. A fridge or freezer is a sealed system and will only need to be re-gassed if it has a leak, the gas line is blocked, or the compressor is damaged.

Modern refrigeration units such as fridges & freezers have been equipped with elements. Yes, elements, these elements can get hot enough to cause a catastrophic meltdown if various safety features are tampered with, some of these are sensors and thermal fuses, so please refrain from tempering on these systems if you are not a qualified technician.

Customer abuse is often a cause for appliance failure and when coming to dishwashers it’s a large factor with many users not cleaning excess food of crockery & cutlery causing sump filter blockages, drain pump failure and even main circulation pump failure.

A freestanding unit combining a hob & oven is referred to as a stove in South Africa; many households however have three separate units namely an oven, hob and extractor and these are normally sold as individual appliances and consumers can buy various brand of each to satisfy their taste and needs, mixing gas and electrical hobs and ovens is common practice in modern South Africa.
We probably do … During the last few years, most people in Rivonia and Bryanston that were looking for a company to repair their appliances relied on us!
We also service the following suburbs: Atholl Gardens, Benmore Gardens, Bryanston, Buccleuch, Cedar Park, Craighall, Cramerview, Dalecross, Duxberry, Gallo Manor, Hurlingham Manor, Kelvin, Lyme Park, Marlboro Gardens, Megawatt Park, Mill Hill, Morningside, Morningside Manor, Parkmore, Paulshof, Petervale, River Club, Rivonia, Sandhurst, Sandowns, Sandton, Solridge, Strathaven, Sunninghill, Sunset Acres, Wendywood, Woodmead, Wynberg and Leeuwkop.
“The average household owns 10 to 15 appliances with some as much as 20. We specialize in white equipment, as it is known in the industry Whites being fridges, washing machines, dishwashers and the like, and blacks being VCR s, hi-fis, televisions and other audio-visual equipment.”
Adriaan van Bergen, Owner of Bergen’s Midrand, Franchisor

Owner

Manageress
Water not dispensing, ice not forming or any other problems - we will fix your water or ice dispenser!
Occasionally springs will become damaged, stretched or detached which can cause excessive noise and vibration from your washer during the spin cycle.
If the ice build up is only happening in the freezer, the freezer drain is probably clogged. A broken seal can also create ice build up.
The repair or replacement of appliance filters can improve the efficiency of the machine, as well as give it a longer life span.
We test the thermostat and the thermal fuse and replace if necessary. We can also test the heating element and replace it if it is faulty.
A fridge or freezer is a sealed system and will only need to be re-gassed if it has a leak, the gas line is blocked, or the compressor is damaged.
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Prompt and super friendly and efficient service, easy contactable- really recommend Bergen’s - Angie provides excellent servicePosted on Google![]()
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Botlhale GalaneTrustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google.
Bergens Appliance Repair have given the most exceptional service. After 2 repair people and failed to fix it. Bergens, They came to collect the fridge and they did an assessment, gave me quote and they fixed it. It has been working perfectly since then. The lady at the office Angie was the cherry on top. She responded efficiently at all times and has done it with kindness and understanding. I highly recommend them.Posted on Google![]()
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Had the most awesome experience with Bergens Angie was most accommodating and so was her team. I highly recommend using Angie from Bergens for all your appliance repairs. Thank you once again 🙏Posted on Google![]()
morne laubscherTrustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google.
Highly recommended! Our oven and stove combo broke and the Bergen's team came to collect the unit, assessed the damage and quoted us on the repair costs in a smooth and flawless manner. When we decided to rather buy a new unit, there were no costs relating to collection, assessment and disposal of the old unit. They then assisted with installation of a new unit at a fair price and in a timely manor. Thank you Bergen's team and a special thank you to Angie who kept us informed and in the loop at all times.Posted on Google![]()
Liza TrollipTrustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google.
Dear Angie and team, we truly appreciate your prompt service and excellent communication. Kind regards LizaPosted on Google![]()
Debbie van der WaltTrustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google.
Brilliant service from start to finish - highly recommended!Posted on Google![]()
Kavi NaidooTrustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google.
I received excellent customer service and quick, efficient response to having my washing machine repaired. The technician was thorough and ensured everything was in good condition before leaving.Posted on Google![]()
Farzaana BekhitTrustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google.
Amazing Service, would definitely recommend. Prompt and Efficient service. Collection, repair and delivery done in less than 24 working hours. Thank you Angie and Team #Bergen'sRivonia

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