Your air conditioner’s Freon is being phased out.  It is harmful to the environment and inefficient compared to newer refrigerants. On the Virginia Peninsula, you rely on your Freon to cool your home more than you think.

What is Freon and how does it work in my ac?  

Freon is a refrigerant chemical that travels through your Air Conditioner or Cooling System. Freon absorbs the heat in your home and removes it outside, while also removing humidity and creating cold air.

Why is R-22 Freon being phased out?  

Most residential home air conditioners in the Hampton Virginia area have a Freon called R-22, which contains Chlorine.  Chlorine causes significant damage to the ozone layer.  In an effort to reduce ozone depletion, the government issued a phaseout, which will end all manufactured R-22 Freon by 2020.

What does this Freon phaseout mean for me?  

This phaseout has caused the price of R-22 to skyrocket and it will only continue to rise as the supply decreases and we approach 2020.  Does your R-22 Air Conditioning System have a leak?  If so, it’s time to consider a replacement system that carries the more environmentally friendly R-410A Freon.  Should you decide to continue to recharge your Freon, the costs to repair will be much more than last year.

Where can I get more information about changing to R-410A Freon?   

If you would like more information on a replacement system to your R-22 cooling system, call us today at 757-838-1036 or schedule online. Replacing your R-22 system is more affordable now than you think.  Atlantic Plumbing, Heating & Air Conditioning gives free estimates on new R-410A Systems.  These new systems will save you anywhere from 15-30% on utility bills and lower repair costs in the future.