{"id":657,"date":"2021-07-06T20:45:36","date_gmt":"2021-07-06T20:45:36","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/omnia360fs.com\/?p=657"},"modified":"2022-01-25T01:50:40","modified_gmt":"2022-01-25T01:50:40","slug":"types-of-refrigerants-used-in-commercial-air-conditioning-systems","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/omnia360fs.com\/types-of-refrigerants-used-in-commercial-air-conditioning-systems\/","title":{"rendered":"Types of Refrigerants Used in Commercial Air Conditioning Units"},"content":{"rendered":"
Refrigerant is a chemical compound that helps air conditioners do their job by absorbing heat from the air inside a home or business and leaving cool air behind. Knowing the different types of refrigerants used in commercial air conditioning systems can help business owners comply with refrigerant regulations and make eco-friendly choices when purchasing new HVAC equipment.<\/span><\/p>\n Read about some of the most common types of refrigerants used for commercial air conditioning, including details on what they\u2019re made of and their environmental impact, in today\u2019s blog from <\/span>Omnia360 Facility Solutions<\/span><\/a>.<\/span><\/p>\n This type of refrigerant is methane-based and is made with chlorofluorocarbons (CFCs). These are nontoxic, nonflammable chemicals that contain carbon, chlorine, and fluorine. R-12 is known to contribute to global warming and, therefore, was banned in 1994. However, if you have older HVAC equipment, it may still use R-12 refrigerant.<\/span><\/p>\n This type of refrigerant is also known as Freon. It\u2019s made with CFCs, but it contains less chlorine, so it\u2019s less harmful to the environment. Although it\u2019s not as dangerous as R-12, it\u2019s not considered \u201ceco-friendly\u201d by any means and will be phased out by 2030 due to international environmental concerns.<\/span><\/p>\n If you\u2019re looking for an eco-friendly commercial air conditioning refrigerant, R-290 is a good option. It\u2019s propane-based and flammable (which affects its ability to be shipped), but it adheres to the <\/span>EPA\u2019s SNAP (Significant New Alternatives Policy) program<\/span><\/a>.<\/span><\/p>\n This type of chlorine-free refrigerant is made with industrial chemicals called hydrofluorocarbons (HFCs). It\u2019s also known as Puron. It was developed as an alternative to Freon. In comparison, Puron is more eco-friendly and also more efficient than Freon.<\/span><\/p>\n This type of refrigerant is another eco-friendly option for commercial air conditioning. It\u2019s a hydro-fluoro olefin (HFO)-based refrigerant, organic compounds made of fluorine, hydrogen, and carbon. Also known as Option XP10, R-513a is a highly efficient refrigerant option for air conditioning and is unknown to harm the earth\u2019s ozone layer.<\/span><\/p>\nR-12<\/span><\/h2>\n
R-22<\/span><\/h2>\n
R-290<\/span><\/h2>\n
R-410A<\/span><\/h2>\n
R-513a<\/span><\/h2>\n
Need Help Choosing Refrigerant For Your Commercial Air Conditioning Needs?<\/span><\/h2>\n