Units manufactured less harmful new refrigerant like R-410A, also known by the brand names Puron®, Forane® 410A, GENETRON AZ-20®, and SUVA 410A®. If you are unsure what type of coolant your system uses, consult your owner's manual or contact the maker. .
As a homeowner, you know struggling to lower the temperature you set on the thermostat, and making noises it did not make in the past.
easy way to check is to turn your air conditioner on and set the 10 degrees lower than the temperature.
check the refrigerant lines that connect your condenser to your indoor air conditioning unit. .
So, once you charge your AC, you should never have to worry about low refrigerant levels unless you have refrigerant leak or replace component that uses it.
So, having licensed air conditioning system specialist check for leaks will help to prevent the need for additional repairs and save you money on your energy bills, and it's also the responsible thing to do. .
Due to EPA's new guidelines, there is ban on the manufacturing and importing of R-22 freon.
On average, you can expect to spend whereas R-140A coolant costs around $20 per pound..
While you should not have to add freon to your HVAC it would be wise to address any system issues that require coolant refill now, especially if you are still using the old freon ...
Andrew Dunn is journalist with more including The Charlotte Observer and Business North Carolina magazine.
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