Phase out of R-22 Refrigerant Can Cost a Homeowner
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Effective December 31, 2009, by Federal mandate, heating and cooling manufacturers will no longer produce air-conditioners or heat pumps with R-22 refrigerant. All new equipment after that date will need to be R-410A.
How can this affect you? As a property manager or home owner, the cost savings on replacing your current cooling system on your investment properties with an R-22 unit over an R-410A can be dramatic.
Manufacturers will be reducing pricing on their R-22, 13SEER equipment as they phase out production (in many cases production is ceasing as you read this).
Typical replacement costs for a new R-410A, 13SEER air conditioner, new coil and line set can average between $2500 and $3500 depending on the size needed.
Manufacturers will have a limited number of R-22 units available and will want to sell these before the end of the year. Savings on these units can be around $500 or more depending on the size of the air conditioner being replaced. Pricing on these units of course is based on stock on hand. So if you think your equipment might need replacing soon now would be the time to act. Compressor replacement costs can run as high as $1800 with only a one year warranty as opposed to five year warranty on a new R-22 unit.
There is more to this change out than stated here. If you have any questions or would like to discuss your situation in more detail, please give Dennis Vranich at Western Heating and Air a call. He can be reached at 208-375-6101 or 208-631-7710.