is freon still used in air conditioning?

Question

i'd thought it outlawed. if not freon, what gases are used?

i think i have enough info, now. unless all of these answers are gobbledygook, NO MOIRE ANSWERS, PLEASE. best answer will be chosen at the allotted time. thank you. you've all done well (i fell sort of, if, please, you'll excuse the expression (it bears no relation to reality, and is merely an old unbreakable habit), gay, saying that).

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Answer 1

Freon is Du Pont's brand name for some refrigerants. In answer to your question yes they are still using R-22 (one of Du Pont's original refrigerants) in air conditioners but not in automotive units. R-12 is the refrigerant that has been deemed hazardous to the environment and was used in auto a/c units. R-12 is not manufactured anymore in the U.S. and many other countries.

R-22 is classified as a HCFC (hydro chloro floro carbon) and R-12 is classified as a CFC (chloro floro carbon). The only difference between the two is one molecule of chlorine. R-12 = dichlorodifloromethane R-22 = chlorodifloromethane. The extra molecule of chlorine in the R-12 makes it more environmentally hazardous because it is unstable and when dissipated into the atmosphere can mix with the ozone breaking the ozone down into oxygen and chlorine oxide.

There have been many types of refrigerant developed in the last decade to take the place of the CFC and HCFC refrigerants. R-134a is what most manufacturers of household refrigerators and auto a/c units have gone to in place of R-12 R409a is another refrigerant used and there are many other new refrigerants for other applications

For anyone to work with any refrigerant they must be licensed by the E.P.A. and be able to recover the refrigerant from the devices using refrigerant when needed while working on them so the refrigerant does not get released into the atmosphere

Answer 2

Is Freon Still Used

Answer 3

The refrigerant used for residential air conditioning for many years has been R-22, commonly known as Freon. Due to a concern that the chlorine in R-22 Freon was harming the ozone layer, it began a gradual phase-out many years ago. The next phase is in 2010 when no new equipment can be made with it.
The replacment for R-22 Freon is R-410a Freon. Although R-410a is sold under a variety of trade names, including Puron, each one of them is R-410a Freon. It does not have chlorine in it so presumably it will not damage the ozone layer.
This replacement works well but cannot be used in older R-22 systems. Anyone replacing their air conditioning system should certainly use the new refrigerant.

Answer 4

Yes it is. The word "freon" has been used for decades as a generic term when referring to the refrigerant chemicals used in air conditioners, refrigerators, coolers, etc... Today there are more "ozone friendly" refrigerants (freons) due to government regulations. Also, "Puron" is the name that the Carrier Corporation uses to identify the R-410A type of refrigerant in it's products. Other companies use R-410A, too. There's the short answer. Hope it helps.

Answer 5

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is freon still used in air conditioning?
i'd thought it outlawed. if not freon, what gases are used?

Answer 6

FREON is a trade name used for refrigerant that was first marketed by DuPont Chemical Co. Just like an adjustable wrench is called a Cresent wrench; Cresent was the manufacturor. Refrigerant is refrigerant, it just depends on what company is manufactuing that particular can of stuff. Diferent types are used for different applications; some of those are R-22, R-134a, R-404, there are many types.

Answer 7

You're right, freon is no longer used. There is another gas, but I don't know what it's called. Some people still refer to it as freon because that's what we know.

Answer 8

There is a modified version now in use, actually for about five years now.
You can tell in newer cars and wall air conditioners.( not as cold)It is supposed to be more enviromentally friendly, but it is required to be contained and recaptured like the old freon???

Answer 9

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R134A is the best fit at this time. If changing to R134A from older refrigerants, the oil in the compressor system has to be changed, the new gas and the old oils are incompatible. This will wreck the compressor.

Answer 10

There are many different gases used for refrigeration. Even ammonia can and has been used though it's corrosive nature has put a stop to it.

Check out this website--http://www.r-22.com/

It has ALL the gases online and even talks about them.

Good luck.