Understanding Freon Prices
If you own a rental property in Orlando Florida that was built prior to 2010 your AC unit has R-22 (commonly known as Freon) in it. You can also expect to pay more in the next couple of years.
Here is why: About 25 years ago, the Environmental Protection Agency ordered the phasing out of R-22 as part of the international treaty on protecting the ozone. Production of AC units with R-22 stopped in 2010 and the industry will stop selling the actual refrigerant itself by 2020.
You must now make a decision and determine if it’s cheaper to continue to service your old unit or if you’re better off replacing it with one that uses the more environmentally friendly R-410A. Unfortunately, R-22 charged unites are not compatible with R-410A refrigerant.
The good news is that if you do invest in a new unit, it will be more environmentally friendly and more energy efficient and you will qualify for a $300 federal tax credit.
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