Can I still buy R-22?

Yes, you can still buy R-22 and continue to have your equipment (Air Conditioner/Heat Pump/Mini Split) containing R-22 serviced.

What is the R-22 Phase Out?

Through the Montreal Protocol on Substances that Deplete the Ozone Layer, the United States committed to a collaborative, international effort to regulate and phase out ozone-depleting substances. The US phased out of CFCs and halons in the mid 90’s, the next phase out scheduled is on HCFCs.

R-22 (HCFC) Phase Out Timeline

January 1, 2010

• Ban on production, import and use of HCFC-22 except for continuing servicing needs of existing equipment.

January 1, 2015

• Ban on production, import, and use of all HCFCs, except for continuing servicing needs of refrigeration equipment.

January 1, 2020

• Ban on remaining production and import of HCFC-22. After 2020, the servicing of systems with R-22 will rely on recycled or stockpiled quantities

January 1, 2030

• Ban on remaining production and import of all HCFCs.