What is a drop-in replacement for R22?
RS-44b (R453a) is the newest R22 drop-in replacement refrigerant in the U.S. market. RS-44b has been sold worldwide for the past 5 years, branded as RS-70 outside the US. It is the closest replacement to R22 that operates with very similar discharge pressure, cooling capacity and flow rate as R22.
Do you need to replace your air conditioning unit?
Older air conditioning systems that have been replaced according to schedule were likely switched out for R410A units. Freon is really only an environmental hazard if it leaks or is disposed of improperly. Freon-based HVAC units that still function properly don’t need to be replaced now either.
Where are the copper lines in an air conditioner?
This entry was posted on June 13, 2017. Copper refrigerant lines play an essential role in air conditioning systems: They are responsible for carrying the refrigerant between the condensing unit and the evaporator coil. There are two copper lines that run between the condenser and the evaporator coil.
When did air conditioners need to be phased out?
In 1992, the agency decided that HCFCs (hydrochlorofluorocarbons), the chemicals which help refrigerators and air conditioners to cool, should be phased out. Studies have found that HCFCs have a contributing effect on ozone depletion and global warming.
Is the freon air conditioner no longer made?
There is just one more summer season ahead before a law banning the production of a common air conditioning refrigerant goes into effect. Soon Freon will no longer be made and it will begin to be phased out of use completely.
When did I replace my rear AC line?
I had to replace my rear ac lines in my 2007 Suburban. Not only are these one of the most affordable options, the company got them to me quickly. My ac has never blown this cold before. I’m loving this product. Great compared to crimping metal. This was fitted into a 2010 Chevy Suburban.
This entry was posted on June 13, 2017. Copper refrigerant lines play an essential role in air conditioning systems: They are responsible for carrying the refrigerant between the condensing unit and the evaporator coil. There are two copper lines that run between the condenser and the evaporator coil.
Do you need to remove old AC lines?
When you install our high-pressure rubber AC lines, there is no need to remove the old AC lines. You can run our new lines right next to the old ones. No special tools or splicing needed.
Why do you need a new lineset for an air conditioner?
First, the lineset is what carries the refrigerant from the coil in the air conditioner to the coil in the furnace. Now, why would we quote a new lineset with the new air conditioner?