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  1. Phaseout of Ozone-Depleting Substances (ODS) | US EPA

    Nov 17, 2025 · An overview of the HCFC phaseout requirements summaries of the most recent rulemakings. Provides resources for HCFC equipment owners that discuss continued use of …

  2. Phaseout of Class II Ozone-Depleting Substances | US EPA

    Aug 7, 2025 · While most HCFCs have been phased out, there are some uses that continue, such as for servicing refrigeration and air-conditioning equipment and in fire suppression.

  3. HCFC-22, commonly referred to as R-22 or Freon, is used as a refrigerant in many applications, including residential AC systems. Starting on January 1, 2020, U.S. production and import of …

  4. Frequent Questions on the Phasedown of Hydrofluorocarbons

    Dec 8, 2025 · Beginning January 1, 2026, HFC refrigerants that are sold, identified, or reported as reclaimed refrigerant for use in the installation, servicing, and/or repair of refrigerant-containing …

  5. Impact 3. Reduce Refrigerant Leak To 10% Per Year, Refrigerant GWP By 50%, And Reduce Charge By 65%* For Large Systems, Global Warming Becomes An Efficiency Issue If …

  6. Resources for Refrigerant Choices - US EPA

    Feb 10, 2025 · As the United States phases out refrigerant HCFC-22, consumers will need to make informed choices when servicing, repairing, or replacing an existing air-conditioning unit …

  7. Phasing Out HCFC Refrigerants To Protect The Ozone Layer

    Oct 16, 2025 · Phasing Out HCFC Refrigerants To Protect The Ozone Layer Brochure with information homeowners need to know about having a home air conditioning serviced or …

  8. As the United States phases out refrigerant R-22, you will need to make informed choices when servicing, repairing, or replacing an existing air-conditioning unit or when purchasing a new …

  9. For Equipment Owners, Operators, and Consumers | US EPA

    Jun 25, 2025 · Whether you are a homeowner or a business, you may have equipment that uses ozone-depleting substances. The resources below provide more information. Homeowners …

  10. Resources for Refrigerant Choices | US EPA

    Hydrochlorofluorocarbons (HCFCs) are chemicals that are mainly used as refrigerants. To protect the Earth’s protective ozone layer, the United States is phasing out a common refrigerant …