R-22 Refrigerant Phasing Out

The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) determined that R-22 refrigerant (also known as the brand FREON^®), a common refrigerant for residential heat pumps and air conditioning systems, is harmful to the environment. The EPA is regulating the production and use of refrigerants and ultimately all air conditioning and heat pump refrigerants that contain chlorine will be eliminated.

What does this mean for you?

If you currently have a heating and cooling system that uses R-22 refrigerant, you do not necessarily have to panic or run out to purchase a new system. Production of R-22 refrigerant is winding down, and while the cost will go up, production will continue until 2020. After that time recycled refrigerants should be available for a while.

In order to comply with this change, Fras-Air/General Service Experts Heating & Air Conditioning in Hillsborough provides R410A, a more environmentally friendly option for refrigerants which lowers the impact on the ozone layer. Up to 50% of home energy costs may go toward heating and cooling the home. We’re committed to offering products that are less taxing on the environment while meeting your desire for a comfortable heating and cooling system.

Our experts are available to talk with you about your best solution, give Fras-Air/General Service Experts in Hillsborough a call at 908-448-2154.