Product Notes

Differences between R-22 refrigerant and R-410A
 

R-22

R-22 was discontinued for use in new air conditioning systems

R-22 is a hydro-chlorofluorocarbon (HCFC) which contributes to ozone depletion dur to presence of  chlorine.

R-410A

Approved  refrigerant for use in new residential air conditioners

Is a hydro-fluorocarbon (HFC) which does not contribute to ozone depletion, FREE from CHLORINE.

R-410A can absorb and release more heat than R-22, your air conditioning compressor can run cooler, reducing the risk of compressor burnout due to overheating.

R-410A also functions at a higher pressure than R-22, so new compressors are built to withstand greater stresses, reducing the chance for cracking. If you were to put R-410A refrigerant into a system designed for R-22, the pressure would be too much and the unit would break.

All air conditioners use an oil to keep the compressor lubricated during operation. R-22 air conditioners use mineral oil and R-410A systems use synthetic oil. The synthetic oil is generally more soluble with R-410A than mineral oil is with R-22. This means the R-410A system operates more efficiently reducing wear and tear on the compressor.