Is Puron R410a Being Phased Out? 

Your AC system uses a chemical refrigerant to transfer heat within your residence outside. This makes your house cool and comfortable. The kind of refrigerant used in your the U.S. home’s air conditioner has been modified several times over the years, keeping up with technological advancements and environmental considerations. 

All new home AC equipment in the U.S. uses R410a, also known as Puron. But this refrigerant will subsequently no longer be made. This is due to a sustained focus on reducing substances known to have an effect on the environment. 

To learn the “why” that causes AC rules, it helps to put it into perspective. Two-thirds of the 128.5 million residences in the U.S. have air conditioning, according to the U.S. Department of Energy. 

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

The main problem is the refrigerant this equipment use to produce the comfort we enjoy. 

Installed after 2010

If your unit was installed after January 1, 2010, it likely uses R410a. And there’s lots of time for you to get ready for the phaseout. So, it’s not something you should be bothered about right away. 

Plans and schedules have been set for commercial HVAC equipment. But the start of the phaseout for residential cooling systems hasn’t yet been scheduled. However, the phaseout could start around 2024 and take 10 years to complete. 

By then, you might need to install a new your system anyway, as the regular life cycle for an AC system is typically 15 years. 

Installed Before 2010 

This chemical isn’t being produced today, but there are still many the U.S. residential AC systems that use R22. If you have to have repairs, it might be very costly since only recovered and recycled refrigerant is available. 

Most of the time, we suggest upgrading your unit because of the increasing costs of keeping up an air conditioner with R22. In addition, you’ll be gaining a more energy-efficient system. 

Call our Experts at phone now and we’ll help you begin finding an updated system. 

How Do I Determine What Type Refrigerant My AC Uses?

If you’re unsure what form of refrigerant your AC runs on, you can check its panel. This piece is usually located on the outdoor condenser. Or you can find it in your owner’s manual. 

If you’re still not able to find it, the U.S. residents should call us at phone and we can provide support. 

Why are Refrigerants Damaging to the Environment?

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

• Residential air conditioners have used R22, or Freon, for many decades. Researchers found it was damaging to the environment and ozone, so production permanently ended on January 1, 2020. 
• R410a is the alternative for R22. It’s what you’ll see in all new air conditioning systems currently. 

What Should I Do in the Interim? 

If your AC is near (or older than) 15 years, now’s a fantastic time to begin prepping for replacement. 

We know that installing a new system can be a big expense. That’s why we have our exclusive Advantage Program™ as well as financing, With our Advantage Program, you can receive an up-to-date, high-efficiency system for just one low monthly payment. And enjoy maintenance, repairs and parts at no added price.* 

Call us at phone to set up an appointment today. We’ll go over your budget and needs to help you choose the ideal comfort system for your home.