Refrigerant Buying Guide: Comparing Options to Find What’s Best For Your Needs
Before picking out a new refrigerant for a unit, you’ll want to make sure you’re caught up on the refrigerant types, new regulations and what to consider before picking one out.
Overview of Refrigerant Categories
Refrigeration 101: Different Refrigerant Types
A refrigerant plays an essential role in a refrigeration system. Refrigerants are often overlooked whenever individuals are talking about cooling units – they don’t get the attention they deserve! Why is that so? Get this; NO Refrigeration, freezing or air conditioning can take place without a refrigerant. Yes, they are...
Types of Condensers in Refrigeration and HVAC
When it comes to refrigeration & HVAC, there are always questions about the condenser. What is a condenser? How does it work? How many types of condensers are there? Enough already! Don’t worry; we got you covered. Let’s kick a few basics out of the way, shall we?
What is a Condenser?
Refrigeration Capillary Tube Troubleshooting for Technicians
A capillary tube is found in wide variety of refrigerators, water coolers, air conditioners and deep freezers. This component connects the condenser to the evaporator, and its length determines the amount of refrigerant at a specific pressure. Sometimes, issues can pop up that prevent cooling from happening. the capillary...
Danfoss Controller Reset
Danfoss manufactures a wide range of controllers that provide universal solutions to heating, cooling and refrigeration. Before programming or re-programming a controller, it can be reset in order to fit the needs of the customer. This reset guide will cover three types of Danfoss controllers and their reset functions: Thermostats,...
Scotsman Ice Machine Repair
Scotsman is an international corporation that manufactures ice makers. These ice makers are available in different models unique in producing Ice cubes of different shapes and textures. Although this equipment is efficient in working and easy to use still, it may start causing problems. That's why Scotsman ice machines troubleshooting...
How to Recharge the Freon in a Commercial Refrigerator or Freezer
Chlorofluorocarbons (CFCs,) often known as Freon®, and their replacements, hydrochlorofluorocarbons (HCFCs), are being phased out, globally. Consequently, R-22, HCFC-141b, HCFC-142b can no longer be produced or imported into the United States. Freon that has been stockpiled or that is cleaned and recycled, however,...
R32 vs R290 vs R134a vs R12 Refrigerant
With more refrigeration and HVAC units being retrofitted to support new refrigerant bans and protocols, knowing about these key chemicals is crucial to maintenance and repairs. When technicians and facility managers search the web to learn about the refrigerant in the unit they're working on, there are four types that often...
U.S. Refrigerant Phase Out Chart & Info
In the United States, hydrochlorofluorocarbon (HCFC) refrigerants are being slowly phased out from production or being importing. The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) still allows many of these types of HCFCs refrigerants to be used in repairs or retrofitting. However, without new production, the cost is becoming more...
What is R22 Refrigerant?: Phase Out, Alternatives & More
What is R22 Refrigerant?
R22 refrigerant is a colorless gas known chemically as hydrochlorofluorocarbon 22 (HCFC-22) and is one of several refrigerants that goes by the brand name "Freon." It's used in a wide variety of applications, including central HVAC,...