Is Puron R410a Being Phased Out? 

Your AC system uses a chemical refrigerant to move heat within your home outside. This makes your residence chilly and comfortable. The kind of refrigerant used in your the U.S. home’s air conditioner has changed several times as time has gone by, following technological breakthroughs and environmental regards. 

All updated home AC equipment in the U.S. uses R410a, also referred to as Puron. But this refrigerant will subsequently be phased out. This is because of a sustained attention on restricting chemicals known to have an effect on the environment. 

To understand the “why” that causes air conditioning rules, it’s helpful to put it into perspective. Two-thirds of the 128.5 million residences in the U.S. 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 performance. 

The issue in question is the refrigerant these systems use to make the comfort we enjoy. 

Installed after 2010

If your unit was installed after January 1, 2010, it probably runs on R410a. And there’s an extended amount of time for you to get prepared for the phaseout. So, it’s not a thing you should be worried about right away. 

Plans and timetables have been set for commercial AC units. But the start of the phaseout for residential AC systems hasn’t yet been determined. However, the phaseout could begin around 2024 and take 10 years to finish. 

At that time, you may need to buy a new your system regardless, as the average life span for an air conditioning system is often 15 years. 

Installed Before 2010 

This chemical isn’t being created at this time, but there are still lots of the U.S. residential air conditioning systems using R22. If you have to have service, it might be very costly since only reclaimed and recycled refrigerant is available. 

In many cases, we recommend installing a new your unit because of the increasing expenses of sustaining an AC with R22. As a bonus, you’ll be receiving a better energy-efficient system. 

Give our Experts a call at phone right away and we’ll help you begin choosing a modern model. 

How Do I Find Out What Type Refrigerant My AC Uses?

If you’re uncertain what variety of refrigerant your AC has, you can locate its panel. This piece is often situated on the exterior condenser. Or you can find it in your owner’s manual. 

If you’re still not able to come across it, the U.S. residents should call us at phone and we can assist you. 

Why are Refrigerants Damaging to the Environment?

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

• Residential air conditioners have run with R22, or Freon, for a long time. Testing found it was detrimental to the environment and ozone, so production permanently stopped on January 1, 2020. 
• R410a is the substitute for R22. It’s what you’ll find in all new air conditioning systems now. 

What Should I Do in the Interim? 

If your air conditioner is approaching (or older than) 15 years, now’s a great time to start prepping for installation. 

We know that buying a new system can be a considerable expense. That’s why we offer our exclusive Advantage Program™ plus financing, With our Advantage Program, you can receive an up-to-date, high-efficiency system for only one low monthly payment. And enjoy maintenance, repairs and parts at no additional cost.* 

Call us at phone to request an appointment today. We’ll discuss your budget and needs to help you select the ideal comfort equipment for your house.