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The EPA has mandated a phase-out of R22 refrigerant (commonly called FREON) due to its ozone depleting characteristics. Manufacturers have already begun producing systems that use the new replacement refrigerant, R410A. By 2010, R22 will no longer be produced. Manufacturers have already started reducing their production of R22 and consumers can expect significant price increases as supplies get lower. R410A is a safe, reliable alternative to R22 and has been in use in residential systems for almost ten years. If your system ever leaks, the escaping refrigerant won't contribute to ozone depletion! By selecting an air conditioner or heat pump that uses R-410A, you will avoid the risk associated with purchasing a product that is destined to become obsolete.
R-410A Systems Can be More Reliable than R-22 Systems
R-410A air conditioners and heat pumps are today's state of the art systems, and utilize the most current technology available for efficient and reliable operation. The heart of every air conditioner or heat pump is the compressor, and newer systems are specifically designed to use R-410A refrigerant. They often incorporate smaller, heavier-duty scroll-type compressors that are quieter and operate with less damaging vibration than older compressors that operate on R-22. Since R-410A can absorb and release heat more efficiently than R-22 ever could, compressors with R-410A run cooler than R-22 systems, reducing the risk of burnout due to overheating.
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