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Old 10-16-2024, 06:28 AM
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Originally Posted by BrianL99 View Post
It is illegal to manufacture or import R22 into the US. It has been, since 2020.

There is still *some* legacy supply being reclaimed, but it's getting harder to find and ridiculously expensive. I just paid $150/lb installed, in Boston.
It is illegal to manufacture some older refrigerants, but it is also illegal to dispose of refrigerants when removing an older HVAC unit. They must be accounted for and recycled.