When it comes time to procure a new system to replace your aging AC, you will thrive much more from a R410A refrigerant system that’s affordable to maintain
When you only have a cooling system that functions with R22 refrigerant, an ozone destructive substance, you are in for a tough time during your next repair date. From January 1, 2020, production and bringing into the country of R22 refrigerant will not be possible in the US. Any aircons or heat pump systems needing a repair that calls for R22 refrigerant will mean parting with lots of cash to cover a refrigerant bill or buy a new AC system. If you have an old AC unit, you’re exempt from this but it’s worth noting that the prohibition of production and import of R22 is active. The EPA also halted the manufacture and input of new R22 HVACs or heat pump systems. The move led to many manufacturers of AC and heat pump devices to redesign their units to rely on R410A. If your AC or heat pump was constructed and installed before January 1, 2012, it’s most likely still using R22 refrigerant. The aircon may have a mark on it that lets you know the style of refrigerant to input. But the shrinking supply of R22 refrigerant is making it pricier. As the amount becomes diminishes, it might cost you more for a repair that majors on R22 refrigerant than paying for a modern heat pump or AC system. Still it’s worth pointing out that heating systems don’t use up the refrigerant. Refrigerant goes through a systematic series of coils. If the aircon professional suspects an issue, they should find and patch the refrigerant leak instead of only adding more to a leaking system. When it comes time to procure a new system to replace your aging AC, you will thrive much more from a R410A refrigerant system that’s affordable to maintain. R410A is in higher supply than R22 refrigerant.