You may or may have not heard, but either way, R22 is being COMPLETELY phased out by 2020. This is great news considering that when R22 escapes a system, it goes into the atmosphere. This creates a huge problem for our ozone layer. This gas also known as, “Chlorodifluoromethane”, has been creating holes in our ozone layer for a while. In case you didn’t know, the ozone layer is basically the earths sunscreen. It protects the earth and its inhabitants from ultraviolet radiation. Without it, our crops would burn and so would we!
Luckily for us, the EPA has created a plan and says that the ozone should heal itself completely by about 2065. They are phasing out all ozone depleting substances. There are class I and class II substances. Class I substances have a higher negative impact on our ozone, they are completely phased out in the United States. Class II are transitional substitutes for Class I substances. They will be phased out by 2020, this includes R-22.
A newer gas referred to as R-410A is filling the shoes of R-22. It does not contribute to the depletion of the ozone. It, unfortunately, still has high global warming potential. Luckily, R-410A systems operate at a higher SEER rating than that of an R-22 system. This means less energy consumption! Overall, R-410A will have much less of an impact on our environment than R-22.
To learn more or to get an estimate on a new R-410A system in the Metro Atlanta area, call us at 770-672-6963. We’ll be happy to help you help us improve the environment.
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