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Franke Calorifier Repairs in Johannesburg

Franke calorifier repairs across Gauteng. Commercial catering hot water plant needing scale and temperature control.

Franke equipment we work on includes commercial hot water storage and delivery. Commonly replaced parts on this brand are thermostats, elements, valves, and we keep or source these against the unit's model and serial plate rather than by guesswork.

Calorifiers fail predictably: the coil scales or perforates, the steam control valve sticks, or the condensate trap fails and floods the coil. A perforated coil shows up as rising tank pressure or contaminated condensate and needs isolation before it damages the rest of the circuit.

Recovery rate and storage volume have to be considered together; adding heating capacity to undersized storage rarely fixes a peak-hour shortfall. Gauteng municipal water is moderately hard, so scale on elements and heat exchangers is the single most common cause of falling performance.

Parts
Thermostats, elements, valves
Turnaround
Coil replacement usually needs an isolation window; scoped after testing.
Call
069 268 0988

What is included

Scope of work

  • Coil pressure testing, repair and replacement
  • Steam control valve and actuator repairs
  • Trap, strainer and condensate return repairs
  • Tank descale and internal inspection
  • Thermostat, sensor and safety valve replacement
  • Insulation and cladding renewal

Technical detail

Specifications

TypesVertical, horizontal, storage and semi-storage
Heat sourceSteam, HTHW, LTHW
TestingHydraulic coil test and tank integrity check
MaterialsMild steel, stainless and copper coil options
Franke rangesCommercial hot water storage and delivery

When to call

Symptoms we see on this equipment

  • Condensate contaminated with treated water
  • Slow reheat after draw-off
  • Control valve hunting or stuck open
  • Visible corrosion at the coil flange

FAQs

Frequently asked questions

Are you an authorised Franke agent?

We are an independent specialist. We repair and maintain Franke equipment using correct-specification parts, and where a unit is still under manufacturer warranty we will tell you before doing anything that could affect it.

Can you get Franke parts?

Thermostats, elements, valves for Franke are ordered against the model and serial plate. Where an original part has a long lead time we will offer a compatible equivalent and say clearly which one is being fitted.

What does Franke calorifier repairs include?

Coil pressure testing, repair and replacement, Steam control valve and actuator repairs, Trap, strainer and condensate return repairs, plus verification that the unit performs to the manufacturer's stated figures after the repair.

Where do you service Franke equipment?

Across Johannesburg, Ekurhuleni, West Rand, Midrand, Centurion and Pretoria. Call 069 268 0988 to confirm attendance for your address.

Is it worth repairing an older Franke unit?

Where the tank or coil has perforated, replacement is usually the honest answer and we will say so on site. Commercial catering hot water plant needing scale and temperature control.

Franke calorifier repairs

Serving Johannesburg, Ekurhuleni, West Rand, Midrand, Centurion and Pretoria.