WHY WE USE R410 ECO-FRIENDLY GAS?
R22 refrigerant:
* Since 2010 R22 is no longer in use by manufacturer’s of new air conditioners and heat pumps
* As of 2020 R22 will no longer be imported or manufactured
* R22 contributes to the depletion of the ozone layer
* R22 is less capable of absorbing and releasing heat than R410a refrigerant, making it less energy efficient
* The price of R22 continues to rise as the remaining supply diminishes
R410a refrigerant:
* R410a comes in all newly-manufactured air conditioners and heat pumps
* Unlike R22, R410a does not contribute to the depletion of the ozone layer
* R410a is better at absorbing and releasing heat than R22, making it more energy efficient to use
* Since R410a operates at higher pressures it requires the use of tougher and more durable air conditioner parts. Better quality parts reduce the risk of your system overheating and breaking down.
It’s not hard to see why R410a is a substantially better refrigerant.