The requested URL /vbb/showthread.php?1033461-Goodman-Air-Handler-R410a-and-R22 was not found on this server.If you haven't heard, refrigerant standards have changed, requiring homeowners to take a closer look at their air conditioning units. Although these new government policies force the HVAC industry to adapt, the policies still have a few years to go into full effect. Here's what homeowners need to know to prepare for the change. Why is R-22 Being Phased Out? R-22 refrigerant, otherwise known as AC Freon, is known to contain ozone-depleting properties. That is why the United States government has stepped in to require that all heat pumps and air conditioners no longer use this refrigerant. For a long time, it was the industry standard in central air conditioning systems. Now, R-22 is still being manufactured to maintain and repair existing equipment. After January 1, 2020, however, R-22 will no longer be able to be manufactured or imported in the U.S. Because of this, the rarity of R-22 refrigerant has caused a dramatic price increase.

Does Your Unit Use R-22? Most air conditioning units manufactured before the 2010 cutoff will most likely still use the outdated refrigerant. For homeowners that installed a new system after the 2010 deadline, it is safe to say that they are not using R-22. To make sure, homeowners should read their unit's nameplate (found on the outdoor condenser) or check their system manual. If all else fails, call us to send a certified technician to check. If your system still uses R-22, there are more environmentally-friendly refrigerant options. While this solution is not recommended, it can be a temporary fix. Instead of simply replacing the ozone-depleting refrigerant, contractors recommend upgrading to a newer, higher efficiency air conditioning unit. Every HVAC system purchased after the 2020 deadline, should use the environmentally-friendly R410A refrigerant. Some manufacturers, such as Lennox Industries, are currently using R410A with their systems and have already been doing so for many years.

In order to circumvent the R-22 restrictions, manufacturers have developed air conditioning units called "dry charge" systems. These systems are designed to be used with R-22 refrigerant. The difference is that instead of shipping with the refrigerant inside, it is added on-site during installation. Additionally, many homeowners have successfully retrofitted their systems to MO99 refrigerant. Alternative refrigerants are also known in the industry as "drop-ins." However, the best option, especially for the environmentally conscious, is to upgrade to a system that uses the safer R410A refrigerant. For any additional concerns, don't hesitate to call us or schedule a service appointment online. Our NATE-certified technicians can inspect your air conditioning unit to determine your specific needs.The final phase-out of R-22 will once again be impacting supplies and prices of R-22. The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) final phasedown schedule is as follows: Drop from 51 million pounds allowed in 2014 to 22 million pounds beginning Jan. 1, 2015.

Subsequently, 18 million pounds of new and imported R-22 will be allowed in 2016, 13 million pounds in 2017, 9 million pounds in 2018, and 4 million pounds in 2019. No new or imported R-22 will be allowed in the U.S. on or after Jan. 1, 2020. Industry leaders estimate the R22 aftermarket consumption for end users to be somewhere between 50 to 60 millions pounds for 2016. tentang air handling unitWith only 18 millions pounds of new R22 and an estimated 8 million pound of recycled R22, there will be a supply and demand imbalance. car air conditioner repair victoria bcThis will drive the price of R22 up.zenith ac window unit It’s important to have an understanding about how these changes will impact you and to have a plan on how to address these issues either before or when a major failure occurs.

The first step would be to evaluate your equipment. What is the age of the equipment? Is it the type of equipment where it’s more cost effective to replace the equipment instead of repairing when there is a major component failure? The EPA set up regulations to ban the production of heat pumps and air conditioners that contained R-22 after December 31, 2009. HVAC equipment manufacturers discovered a loophole in the law that allowed them to manufacture and sell system components as long as these components contained no refrigerant. This loophole has recently closed and dry units will no longer be available. This change will impact businesses that have smaller R22 split systems with condensing units. Condensing units have a short lifespan so when there is a major component failure in a condensing unit, it is normally more cost effective to replace the entire condensing unit. With dry units no longer available, the first option would be to use an R410A condensing unit and add an expansion valve.

In some cases switching to an R410A condensing unit will require replacing the refrigerant piping due to sizing requirements and replacing the evaporator coil. In either case, repair costs and the amount of time needed to replace a condensing unit will be driven upwards. If you have rooftop style units or larger condensing units where normal repair practices are to replace the major components upon failures, your options are to utilize a drop in replacement refrigerant when it’s time for a major repair. There are disadvantages to using a drop-in refrigerant. When you introduce a refrigerant that the system was not built for, you can lose some efficiency. The efficiency loss can range depending on your system and the replacement refrigerant used. Contact us today to get a estimate on what it will take to get your equipment ready for the changeover or to upgrade your system.Reasonable Air Conditioner Cost in Georgia Hello, homeowner in Georgia State! Homeowner in the United State asks me how much it costs to repair fan, electrical parts, and other parts in their state and to be honor, I have no ideas.

I realize we are face financial hardship, and I understand the need to know the repair cost of central ac unit or replace. I made phone call and I thought about it and here are the estimation for Georgia State. How accuracy is this price information - only homeowners in Georgia State know. Diagnostic cost or (trip to your house cost) (60 to 90 dollar fix or per hour rates) This is for business hours. After business hours, it will be expensive (10 dollar more).Repair Central Ac and Heat Pump CostCost for condenser unit and it parts: Replacing Condenser Unit CostAs of 2010, HVACs manufactory could no longer produce R22 units as a whole; however, it breaks no regulation to produce as a part. The HVACs manufactory could produce R22 condenser unit and ship it without refrigerant! It is known as “dry condenser unit.” It will cost $2,000 to $3,000 to replace condenser unit. To replace a condenser unit with R-410a, it will be expensive. I’m not sure how much more, if you have a R-410a condenser that had been replace in Georgia State tell us.

Condenser motor cost with and without fanThe motor cost without the fan (blade) $300 to $400. If it is with the motor fan, it be around $ 600 to $700. Other small electrical parts (relay, capacitor, transformer, wire…)To replace small electrical cost in $100 to $300. HVACs circuit board costThe actual cost can range in $80 to $200 (it depend on brand and unit types). To replace it will cost in from $200 to $300 more or less. Adding refrigerant cost (R-22 and R-410a Cost)The cost of Freon is per pounds. Per pound of R-22 Freon could be $60 to $90. Since R-22 Freon is be phase out, it will expensive.R-410a Freon will cost per pound $70 to 100.Fixing refrigerant leak costTo find where the refrigerant leak could two day or less, it depend on the types of leak detective Tech uses and to fixing refrigerant leak take 1 to 3 hrs (vary) of work. It will be in range of $300 to $700 (including Freon fee and labor). Indoor Central Ac Part Cost Replace air conditioner filter costI realize this is silly.

There are people, who do not know anything about their central air conditioner unit. The trip fee and filter fee range in $90 to $110 more or lessReplace evaporator coil cost The indoor coil cost will include Freon, labor, and new evaporator coil. The price can range in $1000 to $2000Replacing expansion device costThe actual expansion device cost range in $60 to $200. The price to replace expansion device will include filter drier fee, trip fee, fixing fee… This price can range in $1000 to $1500. Indoor motor with and without the motor house (frame)The actual motor can range in $80 to $400, it depend on the motor brand. To replace just the motor can range in $300 to $500, if it is replace with the motor house, it will be expensive. Small indoor l electrical parts (wire, capacitor, transformer…)I realize the price is frighted; this is just estimation base on specific number and calls.If you live in GA and had replaced any part of the central air conditioner unit, please share it with other homeowner in Georgia State.