The Future of Refrigeration

Update of this post.

R-22 is being phased out earlier than expected. According to the EPA, in 2010 production of R-22 will be decreased by 75% of 1989 production levels.

Now most of that reduction will be taken up by the fact that all new central air systems will be using R-410 by 2010, but consumers who currently own an R-22 system need to be prepared for the gradual scarcity of R-22 as production is decreased by 90% in 2015 and is completely phased out by 2030.

It is very important that, if you are in need of a new central air system that you insist that your contractor quote a system with the new R-410a refrigerant.

If youn have an R-22 system, be sure to have it checked for leaks and have those leaks reparied