In
2004 The EPA (Environmental Protection Agency) began to phase out
ozone-depleting HCFCs as part of the clean air act. This impacted the HVAC
industry in 2010 when manufacturers were no longer permitted to produce
equipment already filled with R-22 refrigerant. They continued to manufacture
R-22 condensing units only filling them with nitrogen and upon installation
have the technician charge the unit with refrigerant. In 2011 production of
R-22 refrigerant experienced its first required cut back with an even more
significant cut in 2012 of 65%. This caused a surge in cost to purchase the
refrigerant for HVAC companies
and consumers alike. The final stages of the R-22 phase out are scheduled to be
completed by 2020 making the refrigerant completely unavailable. Until that
point prices will continue to rise making it difficult or even impossible for
many homeowners to repair units leaking R-22 refrigerant. The average life
expectancy of an air conditioner is 12-15 years with most repairs beginning in
years 8-10. What does this mean for you? If your existing system has an R-22
condensing unit and is five years old or older you should start thinking about
replacing! The cost of repairs will continue to rise year after year for R-22
compatible units and likely the cost
of replacing your R-22 with R-410A will continue to rise as well as we get
closer to completion of the phase out due to the rise in demand for
replacements. The benefits to replacing the entire system now is affordability,
the incredible financing available at 100% with no money down, and manufacturer
rebates! Don’t get caught with your R-22 pants down... call to schedule your FREE estimate today!
(302)378-1203 Northern Delaware
(302)678-3002 Central Delaware
(410)398-3233 Maryland
Email: CustomerService@summitcomfort.com
Things
to Remember:
• 2010, R-22 units
only allowed to be manufactured and sold dry.
• 2012, R-22 production cut by 65% with more
cuts expected annually.
• 2020, R-22 will no longer be available for
purchase.
• The most economical time to replace with an R-410A
system is NOW!
For more information please visit:
EPA Clean Air Act, R-22 Phase Out Information
