EDITOR’S NOTE: Retrofitting HFC refrigerants into systems designed for HCFC-22 is gaining attention especially in refrigeration because that sector moved especially fast to R-22 when CFCs faced ...

Proper handling of HCFC-22 is a focus at the annual SkillsUSA competition in Kansas City, Mo. Such attention is becoming even more important as the industry is dealing with misuse of alternative ...

During an air conditioning tune-up or even a new system installation, you may hear words like Puron, Freon, R-22 or R-410A. These are the technical and brand names of widely used refrigerants found in ...

When it's boiling hot outside, it's time to turn down the temperature inside. But anyone who has called an air conditioning repairman lately for a refrigerant boost knows prices are up after the ...

Homeowners who have an air-conditioning system installed before 2010 could be in for a shock when their unit needs more Freon. While Freon, the Dupont/Chemours Co. brand name for the refrigerant R-22, ...