Phase out period of R-22 refrigerants in cooling appliances

From January 2010, R-22 refrigerant will not be used in new air conditioning and other cooling appliances. R-22 refrigerants were used as a standard refrigerant for many years in air conditioners and other appliances that were used for cooling and heating.  Research has shown that the R-22 refrigerant is harmful for the environment and it depletes the ozone layer.

The prices of R-22 refrigerant will increase over time. The reason for this is that the production of R-22 will slow down due to regulations. If you have purchased an air conditioner that has R-22 refrigerant in 2002 then you can get refrigerant for your system till 2020. After 2020 you will most probably need a new air conditioning system.

Users should be aware of the fact that when the system is changed over to R-410A the condenser, refrigerant copper line and evaporator coil have to be changed too. Air conditioning units that have higher efficiency have a longer warranty. These units are will help you reduce your electricity bills.

Post 2010, only a few chemical manufacturers will provide R-22 refrigerant to service older equipment. R-22 refrigerants will not be used in new equipment as heating, ventilation and air conditioner manufacturers will not be able to supply R-22 to make new air conditioners and heat pumps.

The current supply includes R-22 that is recovered from the existing equipment. By using existing refrigerants that are recovered and recycled, it allows to service existing systems beyond 2020.