AC Freon
Air Conditioner Refrigerant: What Homeowners Should Know
Air conditioner refrigerant (often referred to generically as ‘Freon®’) is the substance your AC system uses to remove heat from your home. Without the proper refrigerant level, your air conditioner won’t cool efficiently, and in some cases, may stop working altogether.
Refrigerant circulates through your AC system in a closed loop. It absorbs heat from inside your home and releases it outdoors, allowing cool air to circulate through your vents.
If your AC isn’t cooling like it used to, low refrigerant may be the cause. Call Cousin’s Air at (954) 228-5965 for a professional inspection.
Types of Air Conditioner Refrigerant
R-22 (Freon®)
- Found in older AC systems
- Phased out in the U.S. due to ozone depletion
- More expensive and harder to source
- Less energy-efficient
R-410A
- Used in modern air conditioners
- Environmentally safer than R-22
- More efficient heat transfer
- Allows for efficient heat transfer, which can help systems operate more effectively
If your system uses R-22, upgrading to a newer system may be more cost-effective than repeated repairs.
Newer Refrigerants (R-454B & R-32)
- Used in many newly manufactured AC systems
- Lower global warming potential (GWP)
- Designed to meet updated environmental regulations
- Require equipment specifically designed for these refrigerants
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