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Is Puron R410a Being Phased Out? 

Your AC system uses a chemical refrigerant to transfer humidity within your home outside. This makes your residence cool and comfortable. The type of refrigerant used in your the U.S. home’s air conditioner has switched a couple of times over the years, keeping up with technology breakthroughs and environmental regards. 

All modern home AC units in the U.S. run on R410a, also called as Puron. But this refrigerant will eventually no longer be made. This is due to a continued attention on reducing compounds known to negatively impact the environment. 

To learn the “why” that causes cooling regulation, it’s helpful to put it into perspective. Two-thirds of the 128.5 million residences in the USA have cooling systems, according to the U.S. Department of Energy. 

But it’s not really the air conditioning system itself, or even its cooling capacity. 

The main problem is the refrigerant these systems need to make the cooling we enjoy. 

Installed after 2010

If your system was installed after January 1, 2010, it in all likelihood uses R410a. And there’s lots of time for you to get ready for the phaseout. So, it’s not an issue you should be worried about at this time. 

Strategies and timetables have been fixed for commercial cooling equipment. But the beginning of the phaseout for residential AC systems hasn’t yet been set. However, the phaseout could commence around 2024 and take 10 years to finish. 

At that time, you may need to buy a new your system anyway, as the average life span for a cooling system is about 15 years. 

Installed Before 2010 

This compound isn’t being created at this time, but there are still a lot of the U.S. residential air conditioning systems that have R22. If you need work, it might be very expensive because only reacquired and recycled refrigerant is accessible. 

Most of the time, we recommend installing a new your equipment due to the increasing costs of sustaining an AC unit with R22. As a bonus, you’ll be gaining a more energy-efficient system. 

Reach our Experts at phone now and we’ll help you start finding a modern system. 

How Do I Know What Kind Refrigerant My AC Uses?

If you’re unsure what type of refrigerant your air conditioning uses, you can look at its panel. This piece is often situated on the exterior condenser. Or you can look in your owner’s manual. 

If you still can’t locate it, the U.S. residents should reach us at phone and we can help. 

Why are Refrigerants Hurtful to the Environment?

Older types of refrigerants can harm the ozone and lead to climate change. Here’s a brief look at the history of residential air conditioner refrigerants: 

  • Residential air conditioners have run on R22, or Freon, for many years. Researchers determined it was damaging to the environment and ozone, so manufacturing permanently halted on January 1, 2020. 
  • R410a is the substitute for R22. It’s what you’ll see in all new cooling units today. 

What Should I Do in the Meantime? 

If your AC is close to (or older than) 15 years, now’s a fantastic time to get started planning for installation. 

We know that replacing your system can be a major expense. That’s why we have our exclusive Advantage Program™ in addition to financing, With our Advantage Program, you can receive an updated, high-efficiency system for merely one little monthly payment. And get maintenance, repairs and parts at no additional price.* 

Reach us at phone to request an appointment right away. We’ll talk through your budget and needs to help you locate the best comfort unit for your house. 

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