Amazon R22 (2024)

FAQs

Can you still purchase R22 refrigerant? ›

As of January 1, 2020, production and import of R22 refrigerant will be illegal in the United States. Of course, continued use of your air conditioner (AC) or heat pump system using R22 refrigerant is allowed.

R22: R22 is becoming increasingly expensive as its production has been phased out. As of 2023, the cost of R22 refrigerant can range from $70 to $200 per pound. R410a: R410a is generally less expensive than R22, with prices ranging from $15 to $50 per pound.

Freon MO99 is the closest capacity match to R-22, compared with most other no-oil change refrigerants. What does this mean to my residents? The compressor will need to run a little bit longer to get to the desired room temperature.

Refrigerant can only be sold to technicians certified under the Section 608 or Section 609 technician certification programs, where individuals may only purchase refrigerant consistent with the appliances covered by their certification.

The best replacement for R-22 Freon is usually R-407c.

Freon™ MO29 (R-422D) refrigerant is a low-toxicity, non-ozone depleting hydrofluorocarbon (HFC) replacement for R-22.

So… what refrigerant can be mixed with R-22? None. You can't mix refrigerants.

The cost to convert a central air conditioner from R-22 to R-410A can range anywhere from $2,000 to over $4,500 in the New Jersey area. The bottom line? If your AC unit is 8+ years old, it's usually not worth the cost to convert and you should just replace the entire R-22 unit with an R-410A unit.

Since R410A refrigerant is charged under higher pressure, charging an R22 system with it will increase the force within the coolant lines. The pressure can become high enough for parts of the system to rupture. At the very least, leaks will occur. Mixing refrigerants is not an option either.

However, units made after 2010 can use R22 alternatives such as R410A, R134A, R407C, and R407A. These refrigerants cool just as effectively as R22 without the ozone-depleting features, and they have an acceptable Global Warming Potential (GWP).

Can I recharge R-22 myself? ›

Because there is no more production of R22 and it is illegal to import, you will need to speak with a professional about how to refill an R22 air conditioner.

If your system is running on R22 most likely is using mineral oil to lubricate the compressor. If you mix R407C with R22 inside your system the molecule of the HFC (R407C) gas will not link with the oil and in just few months of operation you will have a "sludge" like lubricant formation inside the circuit.

Your HVAC specialist can snag R-22 for $50 to $80 per pound wholesale. However, when you call on a repair team to replace it, expect your bill to run from $90 to $150 per pound. It's important to note that a high-functioning HVAC system only requires a refill if something is wrong.

FluoroFusion is an EPA-Certified and American-owned reclaimer of refrigerants. We work with companies to offset the negative environmental impacts of R-22 refrigerant with our industry-leading Refrigerant Buyback program.

On January 1, 2020, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) banned the production and import of R-22 because of its particularly harmful impact on the ozone layer when released into the air. In 2010, the U.S. stopped the sale of new air conditioning units that use R-22.

R-22 is a refrigerant that is often used in air- conditioning equipment. Because R-22 depletes the ozone layer, production and import was further limited in 2010. In 2020, R-22 will no longer be produced or imported. After 2020, only recovered, recycled, or reclaimed supplies of R-22 will be available.

The cost to convert a central air conditioner from R-22 to R-410A can range anywhere from $2,000 to over $4,500 in the New Jersey area. The bottom line? If your AC unit is 8+ years old, it's usually not worth the cost to convert and you should just replace the entire R-22 unit with an R-410A unit.

Mixing the two will increase the system operating pressure which can result in a loss of cooling performance. This can cause early compressor failure.

You cannot just switch refrigerants because R410-A and R-22 have different chemical properties. R410-A operates at a higher pressure. If you put R410-A into an R-22 system, the parts will rupture due to the increased force. You can convert your current system to one that runs on R-410A, but the cost will be high.