Different Types of Refrigerants and Which One is Right for You?- Absolute Refrigerants The Different Types of Refrigerants: Which One is Right for You? Want to learn more about the different types of refrigerants and which one is right for you? Refrigerants are essential components in cooling and heating systems as they absorb and release heat. They are crucial in maintaining a comfortable temperature in [...]
Can A Homeowner Purchase Refrigerant? - Absolute Refrigerants Can A Homeowner Purchase Refrigerant? Looking to learn more about how can a homeowner purchase refrigerant? As a homeowner, it is important to understand the laws and regulations surrounding the use of refrigerant in your home. Refrigerant is used in air conditioning and refrigeration systems to cool and dehumidify the air. In addition, refrigerants are used in [...]
R-422B, also sold as NU-22B, is one of the retrofit refrigerants techs turn to when an R-22 air conditioner still has life left in it but R-22 is getting expensive. Its big draw is that, in most systems, it runs on the mineral oil already in the compressor. This guide covers what R-422B is, how it compares with R-22, what a retrofit involves, and how [...]
R-410A and Why is it Such an Interesting Refrigerant Fluid R-410A – Why is it such an Interesting Refrigerant Fluid Want to learn more about R-410A and Why is it Such an Interesting Refrigerant Fluid? R-410A, the hydrofluorocarbon (HFC) that is replacing R-22 in air conditioning systems worldwide, has several positive characteristics. These include, among other things: lower GWP than R-22, higher volumetric and mass [...]
R-404A has been a go-to refrigerant for commercial freezers, display cases and ice machines since the 1990s. Now the questions are about the rules: Is it banned? Virgin or reclaimed? What goes in the system when R-404A gets too expensive? This guide answers those and shows how to buy R-404A without waiting on a quote. Quick answer: R-404A is a blend of R-125, R-143a and [...]
R-410A Pros and Cons & Comparisons to Other Refrigerants Want to learn more about the R-410A Pros and Cons & Comparisons to Other Refrigerants? Reliability, efficiency, and safety are the three most important traits of any refrigeration system. R-410A is a very popular refrigerant, and rightfully so. It's energy-efficient and has superior leak protection properties that make it stands out compared to other refrigerants. While [...]
It's one of the most common questions on an R-22 service call: the system is low, R-22 costs more than R-410A, and there's a jug of R-410A on the truck. Can you use it? This guide gives the straight answer, shows why with manufacturer pressure data, and explains what to do if R-410A has already gone into an R-22 system. Quick answer: No. You can't [...]
What is 407C Refrigerant Used for? Want to learn more about what is 407C Refrigerant Used for? 407C is a more efficient type of refrigerant that has been slowly becoming the standard in commercial HVAC systems. The introduction of this type of refrigerant was in 1997. If you've ever wondered what it's used for, how it works, or if it's good for your business, then [...]
Updated October 2026: R-22 is still legal to buy and use to service existing systems; new production and import ended in the U.S. on January 1, 2020. Need R-22 now? Shop R-22 sizes. See our R-22 Refrigerant Buying Guide for current rules, sizes, prices and how ordering works. R22 vs. R-410A Refrigerant - Absolute Refrigerants Want to learn more about R22 vs R-410A Refrigerant? When [...]
Every R-22 service call eventually raises the question of what to put in the system instead. The answer depends on what the system cools, what oil is in the compressor and what EPA allows for that equipment. This guide compares the R-22 replacements contractors actually use, explains what "drop-in" really means, and covers the option many skip: staying on R-22. Quick answer: No refrigerant is [...]
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