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      09-09-2019, 10:29 PM   #1
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How are you handling the R22 refrigerant phase out?

What are you guys doing about the phase out of R22 refrigerant? I found this direct replacement. Have any of you tried this rather than getting a new HVAC? How much does it cost per pound plus service fee? Is there some sort of service contract required?

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At work, we've been hoarding it. We have a guy in the business who sells it to us as we have quite a few chillers around the facility in addition to office HVAC systems.

Last time we bought it....it was up to almost $130 per pound.
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I had mine topped off when the compressor quit because it was low apparently. Was pretty pricey then and costs more now. That was with a home warranty that only covered a fixed cost per pound and I had to pay the difference. A completely rip off I should cancel the plan.
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Personally, I would shotgun replace any system still running on R22 with newer technology...for the energy savings alone. I've had my inverter-based R-410A heat pump for a year now, and even ran it all of last winter (except one frigid arctic blast week week) because it was costing us half of what our Energy Star-rated baseboard hot water oil boiler would use.....
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Personally, I would shotgun replace any system still running on R22 with newer technology...for the energy savings alone. I've had my inverter-based R-410A heat pump for a year now, and even ran it all of last winter (except one frigid arctic blast week week) because it was costing us half of what our Energy Star-rated baseboard hot water oil boiler would use.....
Apparently the alternative refrigerants that can replace R22 also improve efficiency so older HVAC equipment will become more efficient, though getting a newer unit will probably see more energy savings over time.
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I’m not a caveman, so my system doesn’t use R22.
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How are you handling the R22 refrigerant phase out?

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I’m not a caveman, so my system doesn’t use R22.
The benefits of having a newer home I guess, I was not sure what this was about!
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Bought new AC last year. The upgrade in efficiency was worth it alone.
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