If you rely on a cooling system that uses R22 refrigerant you may be in for a surprise during your next service visit. As of January 1, 2020, production and import of R22 refrigerant will be illegal in the United States. Of course, continued use of your air conditioner (AC) using R22 refrigerant is allowed. However, it does mean that if your AC system needs a repair that involves refrigerant, you may have to decide between a hefty refrigerant bill and a system replacement.
