If your air conditioner was installed before 2010, then it is fairly certain that you have R22 refrigerant. In case you are not familiar with it, R22 refrigerant was introduced in the 1950s. It is also referred to as freon and is the chemical used in air conditioners and heat pumps to cool your home and workplaces. As the decades came and went, the world began to realize R22 was a big culprit in the depletion of the Earth’s ozone layer. Due to this realization, the United States Environmental Protection Agency took part in developing new regulations to phase out the R22 refrigerant. By January 2020, the production of R22 refrigerant was officially ceased, and 410A Puron was officially phased in as the new charge for HVAC systems.
410A Puron is a chlorine-free refrigerant that meets the US EPA’s environmental guidelines. However, just as every other constant change brought upon by new government guidelines and policies, 410A is expected to be officially phased out by January 1, 2025. Making way for a new charge that will be less damaging to our environment.
Although the R22 refrigerant is no longer being produced, it is still available for purchase, however, because it is no longer in production. the prices on a 25 pound jug wholesale can cost as much as $1,550! With that being said, it is vital to consider that most central air systems require an average of 5 pounds to recharge or as much as 10. So if you have a refrigerant leak in your R22 system, it is best to consider replacing your system to a new Bryant 410A Puron system.
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