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AC unit went out and needs R-22
Posted on 6/18/24 at 2:00 pm
Posted on 6/18/24 at 2:00 pm
Thankfully our government overlords have deemed this illegal to manufacture new so it will be at best super expensive to get some and can’t get any for a few days. The other option is replace the entire unit. Currently we have a carrier that’s 50 years old, made in the USA, and hasn’t given us any trouble in literally years.
Man they just don’t make things like they used to. Anyway, regulations making things more expensive and difficult on regular people can SMB.
Man they just don’t make things like they used to. Anyway, regulations making things more expensive and difficult on regular people can SMB.
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Posted on 6/18/24 at 2:01 pm to jlovel7
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Currently we have a carrier that’s 50 years old
I mean, it had a good run.
Posted on 6/18/24 at 2:01 pm to jlovel7
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Currently we have a carrier that’s 50 years old, made in the USA, and hasn’t given us any trouble in literally years.
Its been 50 years
Its time
Posted on 6/18/24 at 2:02 pm to SG_Geaux
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I mean, it had a good run.
Damn good run.
Posted on 6/18/24 at 2:02 pm to jlovel7
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needs R-22
Unless you're going to find and fix the leak, you're going to keep needing it.
Posted on 6/18/24 at 2:02 pm to jlovel7
Well they've replaced the newer freon than r22 also so I would say you did well. Goes into effect in January.
Posted on 6/18/24 at 2:02 pm to jlovel7
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Currently we have a carrier that’s 50 years old, made in the USA, and hasn’t given us any trouble in literally years.
It's been leaking for some period of time. Just adding refrigerant won't solve that.
Posted on 6/18/24 at 2:03 pm to jlovel7
i'd hire korkstand for the install then hire a professional to do the rest.
Posted on 6/18/24 at 2:04 pm to GetCocky11
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Unless you're going to find and fix the leak, you're going to keep needing it.
AC guy seemed to take care of that. I will confirm when he comes back tomorrow.
I feel like Hank Hill when his TV broke and was forced to buy one made in Japan.
Posted on 6/18/24 at 2:08 pm to jlovel7
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I feel like Hank Hill when his TV broke and was forced to buy one made in Japan.
Why? Carrier, Trane, Goodman, American standard, and a couple more are all still made in the us.
Posted on 6/18/24 at 2:11 pm to jlovel7
Your AC was manufactured before Nixon was impeached. I'd say it served you well. Sadly, you'll be lucky to get 15 years out of a new one.
Posted on 6/18/24 at 2:13 pm to jlovel7
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R-22
$1600 per bottle last I heard
Posted on 6/18/24 at 2:14 pm to MoarKilometers
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Why? Carrier, Trane, Goodman, American standard, and a couple more are all still made in the us.
Not gonna lie I’m shocked to hear that. Unless it’s the bullshite “assembled in the USA with global materials”
Posted on 6/18/24 at 2:19 pm to stout
$1600-$1800 is what it cost's an EPA certified tech to purchase a 30 lb jug of recycled R-22. Roughly $55 a pound. They'll likely charge you $200-$300 a pound to charge your unit.
Posted on 6/18/24 at 2:22 pm to jlovel7
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needs R-22
You can always take out a loan for it....
I just had to have my R 410A filled because it has a small leak, it was $60#. Needed 4.5#'s...
Seriously... Time to upgrade..
This post was edited on 6/18/24 at 2:25 pm
Posted on 6/18/24 at 2:25 pm to jlovel7
R-12....gone
R-22.....gone
R-410A......phasing out
R-454B/R-32.....coming 2025......(and these have a 2L flammability rating)
since the new, replacement gases have a 2L flammability rating, you cannot retro older units to receive the new refrigerant since the UL rating on the equipment was tested for a 2L gas.
and the best part is the new refrigerants are not as efficient as R-22......
R-22.....gone
R-410A......phasing out
R-454B/R-32.....coming 2025......(and these have a 2L flammability rating)
since the new, replacement gases have a 2L flammability rating, you cannot retro older units to receive the new refrigerant since the UL rating on the equipment was tested for a 2L gas.
and the best part is the new refrigerants are not as efficient as R-22......
This post was edited on 6/18/24 at 2:26 pm
Posted on 6/18/24 at 2:26 pm to jlovel7
The one ray of sunshine is the new unit will be FAR more efficient.
Posted on 6/18/24 at 2:28 pm to jlovel7
Time to sell the place and move to Canada.
Posted on 6/18/24 at 2:29 pm to tigeraddict
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and the best part is the new refrigerants are not as efficient as R-22......
All the new shite never is...
My old house had termites back in the 60's... They treated it with Chlordane, shite will last 100 years... It's a shame they don't make it anymore in the US... You can get all of it you want in Mexico including R22.
Posted on 6/18/24 at 2:29 pm to redstick13
I hope my 2012 Trane lasts another 20 years.
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