Has your air conditioning system required a charge of refrigerant to enhance the unit’s ability to keep your home cool?  Did you also notice a dramatic increase in price?  If so, we would like to shed some light on the causes and what you can do to prepare yourself for the future as R-22 refrigerant is phased out. Nearly 80% of households have HVAC systems that were built prior to 2010 and use R22 refrigerant.  R22 is a greenhouse gas also known as HCFC-22 and the manufacture of R-22 … [Read more...]