Is the refrigerant used in the air conditioner on the verge of extinction?
Most older air conditioning systems use a refrigerant known as Freon (also known as R-22). Because Freon has been found to be ozone-depleting, the Environmental Protection Agency’s Clean Air Act is mandating that new air conditioning systems manufactured after 2010 use an environmentally friendly substitute like the chlorine-free and ozone-responsible R410A refrigerant. With the switch to R410A, the availability of Freon will eventually begin to dwindle and the cost of the outdated refrigerant will likely increase due to limited supplies, so consumers may want to go ahead and replace a system that uses Freon with one that uses the new refrigerant. 4. Did your home feel like a steam room even before the air conditioner stopped working? A poorly operating air conditioner or one that is not properly sized for the home can contribute to excessive humidity. Leaky ductwork can also cause humidity problems. When making the decision to repair or replace, talk with a reputable home cooling cont
