What's New

Here we go again. It seems that we just got through with the conversion of CFC refrigerants, R-12 and R 502, and now we are faced again with more conversions and phase outs.

R-22 phaseout timeline

    1. R-22 is banned from new U.S. system production in 2010.
    2. In 2015 R-22 production drops to 10% if 1996 levels.
    3. U.S. production of R-22 for service needs ends in 2020, 10 years ahead of the original protocol of 2030.

The leading choice to replace R-22 in air conditioning is R-410A, a more environmentally friendly refrigerant with zero ozone depletion and higher energy efficiency. For customers this means:

    1. Reduced maintenance expenses
    2. The most efficient systems for improved cost control
    3. Lower energy bills

Contrary to popular belief, the higher pressures of R-410A are not unsafe and will not lead to more frequent breakdowns. In fact, air conditioning units using the new refrigerant have been thoroughly tested by their original equipment manufacturers (OEMs) and independent laboratories. And the millions of installations already up and running around the world offer critical field-trial proof that R-410A systems are more reliable than those using R-22.

Every major air conditioning manufacturer in the country has chosen R-410A to replace R-22 in residential and light commercial applications, and every major manufacturer uses compressor technology in all or some portion of its equipment. They understand that the tough new energy and environmental standards against refrigerant leakage and greenhous gas emissions mean that they have to find new ways to increase performance. For example R-410A systems offer up to a five percent higher Energy Efficiency Ration (EER) and better dehumidification than older R-22 systems.

R-410A key benefits and the air conditioning systems that use it are:

Higher EER (Energy Efficiency Ratio)

Enhanced heat-pump performance

Increased efficiency and reliability

Cost-effective design

Proven long-term HCFC replacement capability

No ozone-depleting chemicals

Lowest global warming TEWI (Total Equivalent Warming Impact)

Just call us and ask about the R-410A machines now available for many different applications and improved SEER's (Seasonal Energy Efficiency Ratio).