What kind of air conditioner should I buy?

13Mar2008 Filed under: Air Conditioner Author: admin

bow_of_defeat asked:

I can buy one with freon (which is apparently being phased out on the market) or I can buy one without. The one without is substantially more expensive but is it much better for the environment? Any help would be appreciated.

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4 Responses to “What kind of air conditioner should I buy?”

BAGO6
March 14th, 2008 at 12:58 pm

isnt that the stuff in air cinditioner units? never heard of that in conditioner
Craig R
March 17th, 2008 at 11:35 am

Freon is actually a brand name. You’re describing R-22. You will not be able to get a unit installed with it after 2010. R-22 will be manufactured until 2020, though, and even after that it can be recycled so there will be plenty available if you unit so happens to leak. While R-410A refrigerant (new style) is better for the ozone than R-22 (r-22contains chlorine, R-410a does not ) it is still not global warming friendly. My gut says it won’t be long before something better comes along. There are many reliable Air Conditioners models available. I personally sell Heil/Tempstar (same thing) and find they are of high quality.
rhamm618
March 20th, 2008 at 3:22 pm

the one without because you may be able to get a tax credit next year come tax time for doing the ” Green” thing.
enddy y
March 21st, 2008 at 6:39 am

I recommend york