Any HVAC guys here?

chollyred · 10-03-2012, 08:55 AM

I have a 17 y/o heat pump that's had a slow leak for years. I usually have to have it re-charged about once a year. Well, the leak is getting worse. I need to re-charge again. This time lasted about 6 months. I'm hoping one more re-charge will get me through until March when we get our annual lump sum bonus that will let me replace the entire unit.

This system uses the old R22 freon. I've been calling around for quotes and getting prices anywhere from $45 - $100 per pound (the last charge was 3.5 pounds). Some have service call charges on top of that, anywhere from $29 - $90. One guy offered me "reclaimed" R22 at $35 per pound with a $69 service call.

Reading on the interweb, it looks like "reclaimed" R22 is cleaned and treated to bring it back to the original ARI 700 specifications (same as virgin). Have any of you ever used "reclaimed" freon? Were any problems experienced?

ollinger · 10-03-2012, 09:40 AM

Try a bowling forum.

sapient007 · 10-03-2012, 10:03 AM

not a hvac guy but i'd check out this forum for an answer

http://www.diychatroom.com/f17/

zapvor · 10-03-2012, 10:42 AM

Wow Sappy posting useful link today!

North · 10-03-2012, 12:35 PM

Here is a general reference to the safety and availability of reclaimed R22 from EPA.: http://www.epa.gov/ozone/title6/phas...2phaseout.html

You can probably get other technical data through something like the ASHRAE website.

10-03-2012, 08:55 AM	#1
chollyred Rookie Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Loganville, Ga. Posts: 254	Any HVAC guys here? I have a 17 y/o heat pump that's had a slow leak for years. I usually have to have it re-charged about once a year. Well, the leak is getting worse. I need to re-charge again. This time lasted about 6 months. I'm hoping one more re-charge will get me through until March when we get our annual lump sum bonus that will let me replace the entire unit. This system uses the old R22 freon. I've been calling around for quotes and getting prices anywhere from $45 - $100 per pound (the last charge was 3.5 pounds). Some have service call charges on top of that, anywhere from $29 - $90. One guy offered me "reclaimed" R22 at $35 per pound with a $69 service call. Reading on the interweb, it looks like "reclaimed" R22 is cleaned and treated to bring it back to the original ARI 700 specifications (same as virgin). Have any of you ever used "reclaimed" freon? Were any problems experienced? __________________ MG Radical OS, VS Mains @62, Syn Crosses @ 58

10-03-2012, 09:40 AM	#2
ollinger Hall Of Fame Join Date: Nov 2004 Posts: 4,419	Try a bowling forum. __________________ Angell 105 WC Silverstring

10-03-2012, 10:42 AM	#4
zapvor Legend Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: tennis courts Posts: 7,904	Wow Sappy posting useful link today! __________________ Member of TW MAC. yes, we are better than you. and we bout to hop on a court to make another 'mil

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