By january 1 2010 there was a ban on the production and import of r 22.
Replacing air conditioning refrigerant.
That s because today s air conditioning systems are more efficient than ever before.
Beginning in 2020 freon based a c.
It s the key to absorbing and removing heat from a space.
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Although the the production or import of a chemical used in freon will be banned in the u s.
Freon is simply a brand name owned by dupont chemicals.
For decades freon also known as hcfc 22 and r 22 was the main refrigerant chemical used in residential air conditioning units and heat pumps.
Will all freon based air conditioners need to be replaced by 2020.
While replacing your air conditioner or hvac unit may seem like a daunting prospect from a financial perspective you may recoup a significant portion of your investment in energy savings.
Residential air conditioner freon refill cost.
5 as a result manufacturers of heat pump and air conditioning equipment redesigned their systems to accommodate r 410a a chlorine free refrigerant compared to r 22.
Older large r22 units can reach 600 or more.
A 25lb jug of r410a runs 75 to 175 labor adds an average 70 per hour.
R22 refrigerant has been used for years in central air conditioners heat pumps mini splits car ac systems and other refrigeration equipment.
Replace your r22 air conditioner with a brand new hvac unit.
Freon costs an average of 150 for a freon refill.
The refrigerant would soon replace r 22 in the new hvac equipment.
The good news is that new air conditioning systems made since 2010 no longer rely on freon.