R22 Phase Out and HFC Phase Down is a CFC gas that can cause damage to the ozone layer. For many years it was the most common refrigerant used in air conditioning systems. There is now a complete ban on the use of R22 Phase Out and HFC Phase Down, which has been replaced with refrigerants with zero ODP (Ozone Depletion Potential).
The ban on the use of R22 Phase Out and HFC Phase Down came into force on January 1st 2010, with a total phase out on the use of recycled or reclaimed R22 Phase Out and HFC Phase Down for maintenance and repairs completed by December 31st 2014. There are also new rules surrounding all refrigerants including leak testing and replacement on our F-Gas page.
How does it affect me?
Equipment over 10 years old will have almost certainly contained R22 Phase Out and HFC Phase Down. We can provide you with honest, impartial advice on your existing equipment to help you decide if a repair is economically viable or whether a new, energy efficient system will provide a more cost effective investment.
What are the options?
- Replace your system with a new inverter system which will use dramatically less energy to do the same job, giving a quick payback time when compared to your old model.
- Use a new ‘drop-in’ refrigerant to simply replace the R22 Phase Out and HFC Phase Down refrigerant at a significant saving - we can advise on this.
- Benefit from the Enhanced Capital Allowance scheme when you invest in the most energy efficient equipment.
Please get in touch to discuss R22 Phase Out and HFC Phase Down replacement in more detail.We can arrange a site visit, appraise the equipment and advise you of all the options available.
