Preparing your A/C System For The Phasing Out of Freon
Chances are you haven't thought much about your air conditioning system's refrigerant — until now, that is. With the upcoming phase-out of Freon, also known as R-22, from manufacture and importation in the U.S., it's time to think about how it'll affect your AC system and your home comfort.
On January 1, 2020, the ozone-depleting refrigerant won't be legally made or imported within the U.S., although HVAC technicians can scavenge as-of-yet unrestricted quantities of the refrigerant from older A/C equipment.