Freon\u00ae r-22 refrigerant<\/h1>\n

Freon repair for residential ac units is now becoming a large issue.\u00a0 Based on the EPA<\/a> guidelines for phasing out of r-22, no new production of r-22 (commonly known as Freon\u00ae 22) will be allowed after 2020.\u00a0 After 2020 we will only have available recycled refrigerant.\u00a0 Because of this the cost is soaring out of sight.\u00a0 This makes a good Freon repair more important than ever.\u00a0 You do not need a new ac unit, or some temporary (almost works) r-22 replacement.\u00a0 You just need a good Freon repair that lasts and doesn’t leak.<\/p>\n

Most systems built before 2014 contain r-22 refrigerant.\u00a0 This refrigerant is also known as Freon\u00ae 22 and is now very expensive.\u00a0 If you system is low on r-22, it is very important to find and repair the leak properly so it doesn’t cost even more money in the near future.\u00a0 To find a leak we look for oil spots left behind by the gas escaping.\u00a0 We also use expensive leak detectors that sniff for chlorine (a key element in r-22).\u00a0 Other ways we locate leaks are with common soap covering the welded joints to look for bubbles.<\/p>\n

Cost for a Freon Repair<\/h3>\n

The cost for the repair usually isn’t the issue.\u00a0 Finding and the repairing is generally from $125 to about $300.\u00a0 The real cost comes from adding r-22 back into the system.\u00a0 At current the price for r-22 runs about $100 to $125 per pound.\u00a0 Some companies even charging per ounce!\u00a0 The amount of refrigerant you need is usually marked on the name plate of your ac system.\u00a0 This amount is close but you usually will need a bit more to cover the line set and indoor coil.\u00a0 An average system holds about 6 pounds bring a simple Freon repair to about $800.\u00a0 In some cases the indoor coil may be leaking and unable to be repaired.\u00a0 In such cases we would need to replace the indoor coil and then charge the system back up.<\/p>\n

Alternatives<\/h4>\n

The new indoor coils we install work both with r-22 and the new 410-a refrigerant.\u00a0 There are also several “replacement” refrigerants available for use on r-22 systems however we have not had very good luck with any we have tried thus far and prefer to keep your system in its original form.\u00a0 Call us for the best possible repair on your ac system.\u00a0 We find the leak, we fix the leak and get you back to comfortable.<\/p>\n

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