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It seems that everything is going up in price these days, and refrigerant for your home air conditioner or heat pump is another one to add to the list. The primary refrigerant that has been used for over 4 decades, R-22, is being phased out because of its affect on the environment. Along with the phaseout will come increased prices for refrigerant. So, if your AC unit starts blowing warm air anytime soon, you can expect the cost to recharge a central ac unit to be a bit more also!

In this Charlotte HVAC Guide article, we will discuss the phaseout schedule, the reasons for the phaseout and also the potential effects on your wallet. Remember that freon is charged to you by the pound, and it's pretty easy to determine how much you may need by estimating how much freon an ac unit holds.

Phaseout Schedule:

The phaseout schedule for R-22 is outlined fully on the EPA.gov website and goes like this:

January 1, 2010: The Montreal Protocol requires the U.S. to reduce its consumption of HCFCs by 75% below the U.S. baseline. Allowance holdersmay only produce or import HCFC-22 to service existing equipment. Virgin R-22 may not be used in new equipment. As a result, heating, ventilation and air-conditioning (HVAC) system manufacturers may not produce new air conditioners and heat pumps containing R-22.

January 1, 2015: The Montreal Protocol requires the U.S. to reduce its consumption of HCFCs by 90% below the U.S. baseline.

January 1, 2020: The Montreal Protocol requires the U.S. to reduce its consumption of HCFCs by 99.5% below the U.S. baseline. Refrigerant that has been recovered and recycled/reclaimed will be allowed beyond 2020 to service existing systems, but chemical manufacturers will no longer be able to produce R-22 to service existing air conditioners and heat pumps.

Reason for Phaseout:

Although the effects of HCFCs (hydrochlorofluorocarbons) on the environment have been known for many years, it wasn't until 1992 that the Montreal Protocol established a schedule to begin a complete phaseout. The release of R-22 into the environment has led to ozone depletion and contributes to global warming and as of January, 2010, R-22 can only be used for servicing existing HVAC equipment and manufacturers can no longer produce central air conditioners or heat pump systems that contain it.

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Review the top rated air conditioner and gas furnace systems for the 2012 heating and cooling seasons. Including furnace and air conditioner prices.

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Freon leaks occur frequently in older HVAC systems. The leak needs to be found and repaired. Then, the system needs to be recharged with freon, also called refrigerant. Is recharging the Central AC with freon a DIY repair job? The answer to this one is “no” which doesn’t sit well with skilled DIY homeowners.

For reasons we’ll discuss in this Dallas HVAC Repairs Guide, central air conditioner leak detection and repair is one DIY project that is better left to a Dallas area HVAC professional.

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It never fails, your central air conditioning system is going to stop working at the most inopportune time! Maybe its a big party that night, or just another of these 90+ degree days we've been seeing quite a few of in the Charlotte area lately, but you can bet you need to have emergency air conditioning service or repair at the worst possible time! During the heat wave this week, many Charlotte AC repair companies have reported a wait time of several days to get to your home! Morris Jenkins of Charlotte reported 700 repair calls on one day this week alone, according to a report at WBTV.

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Why Clean Your Coils?

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Who doesn’t want to conserve energy and save money?  I know I do! In today’s world we are constantly looking for ways to stretch each dollar and spend money wisely.  So when easy solutions to do both are found, they should be shared!  Conserving energy and getting the maximum efficiency out of your air-conditioning equipment can be a very effective method to preserving your hard-earned money and keeping your space cool.

Evaporator coils (inside the building) and condenser coils (outside the building) are aimed to deliver the best cooling possible.  In order to provide the maximum efficiency, these coils need to be clean.  In your day-to-day use coils come in contact with pollen, dust, dirt, grease, and all kinds of grime that can be found in the air on a daily basis.  YUCK!  These particles land on the coil surfaces and build up over time.  Need to see it for yourself?  Just go outside and look at what condition your own condenser fins are in.  If your unit looks more like the second picture…

…It’s obviously time to do some cleaning!  It is likely that your own unit could be covered in dirt, grass, or even cotton fuzz.  This does not give the coil the opportunity to reach maximum efficiency.

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Nowadays with the effect of global warming the temperature is rising. This effects the environment and the people living styles. In summertime it is essential to have an air conditioner in your home. With, the increase in the selling of air conditioners, the business of its repairing services has also spread in every area.

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