It might be time to replace the old air conditioner, thanks to a ban going in effect in January. If your air conditioner is over 10 years old, it's about to become nearly impossible to fix it. R22, or ...
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The HVAC replacement trap in 2026, replacing too early because you heard the refrigerant rumor
Refrigerant rules are changing fast in 2026, and that has created a perfect opening for half-true rumors and hard-sell pitches. You are being told that if you do not replace your air conditioner right ...
Beginning on January 1, 2020, producing or importing R22 freon will become illegal in the United States. Given the refigerant’s ozone-damaging properties, the move is the latest step in the EPA’s ...
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Your AC can still run fine in 2026, but repairs may depend on what refrigerant you have
Your air conditioner is not suddenly obsolete in 2026, but the rules around what goes inside it are changing fast. Whether you can keep repairing the system you have now largely comes down to which ...
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