Sullivan Heating and Cooling, LLC
Is Freon as a refrigerant being discontinued?

Yes. As of January 2010 the refrigerant R-22 (what consumers call Freon®) is no longer allowed to be used in the manufacturing of new equipment. R-22 has been used as the "standard" refrigerant for many years but has been found to be harmful to our planet by our government. All new air conditioners and heat pumps use R-410A, the more "environmentally sound" refrigerant.

R-22 is still the most commonly used refrigerant in existing air conditioning equipment in residential homes today. However, per the Montreal Protocol, caps have been established to eliminate the production of R-22. In 2004, there was a 35% reduction; in 2010 there was a 65% reduction; in 2015 a 90% reduction; and finally in 2020 a 99.5% reduction in the production of R-22. This means that during the time of these reductions with high demand, the price of each pound of R-22 refrigerant could potentially skyrocket.

If you are considering replacing your existing air conditioning equipment, most higher efficiency products have already made the switch to R-410A, the more "environmentally sound" refrigerant.
How Can We Help?
Commercial, Industrial & Residential
Sullivan Heating and Cooling, LLC.
Your Local Air Conditioning, Heating, Refrigeration and Electrical Experts
​497 Broadway
Monticello, NY 12701



Email: admin@sullivanheatingcooling.com
Phone: 845-588-5433​


Participating Contractor
PA - 570-445-3460
Same Day Affordable Service
Your Local Air Conditioning, Heating, Plumbing & Electrical Pro's
PA176447
845-588-5433