Service Matters: How to Avoid R-22 Pitfalls

In 2009, the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) enacted rules to enforce a phased elimination of hydrochlorofluorocarbon refrigerants (R-22) through 2020. Since that time the EPA has passed additional rules that have accelerated the phase-out by further reducing the allowed production of R-22 from the original 2009 production levels by up to 47%. These reductions may result in a significant shortfall between R-22 demand and available supply.