What Cincinnati Residents Should Know About R410A Refrigerant

R22 refrigerant (Freon®) used to be the most common refrigerant used in air conditioning units until 1992. R410A refrigerant (Puron®) is used in all new AC systems and is becoming the norm among all air conditioning in Cincinnati homes.

Why the switch from R22 to R401A?

The major reason for the switch is due to a government mandate that required shifting from R22 to R410A. This was due to environmental concern over R22 refrigerant. R22 is less efficient and less environmentally healthy compared to R401A refrigerant. R410A is more energy efficient and doesn’t emit greenhouse gasses into the environment.

How does this switch affect Cincinnati homeowners?

Homeowners who are still using R22 refrigerant will notice an increase in the cost of repair work done on their system. R401A refrigerant cannot be used in air conditioning systems that use R22 refrigerant either. R410A requires the use of different AC components compared to those of cooling systems that still use R22 refrigerant.

The best way to ensure you get the most energy efficiency in your cooling system is to invest in a unit that uses R410A refrigerant. Whether your old system is going out or you are ready to make a positive switch for both the environment and your home, new AC units that utilize R410A refrigerant are the best option!

What are the benefits of R410A?

There are many reasons why using R410A refrigerant in your home’s air conditioning system is beneficial, such as:

• Environmentally friendly to the ozone layer
• More energy efficient since it absorbs and discharges heat better than R22 refrigerant
• Used in all newly-manufactured AC units
• Viewer breakdowns or overheating because of more durable AC parts
• Less expensive to recharge a system with R410A

Nelson Comfort offers new air conditioners that utilize R410A refrigerant. Our NATE-certified professionals offer skilled installation and service for all R410A AC units. Call us today and discover the benefits of systems that use R410A refrigerant for yourself!

About The Author

Dan Detmer

Dan Detmer is the owner of Nelson Comfort. Dan was born into the heating and cooling industry, coming from a family of well respected HVAC contractors in Dayton, Ohio. After working in the family business, Dan decided to work for a local HVAC wholesale business helping local contractors grow their business. When he felt his heart moving him back into the residential and light commercial business, Dan joined the Mortimer Heating & Cooling team in Cincinnati, where he had called home and become part of the community for several years. After a short period of time Dan purchased the company and created what is today, Nelson Comfort. Today he operates a company based on integrity, honesty, and stellar customer service. If you have any questions feel free to tweet (at sign) NelsonComfort and we will get right back with you!