There are many conflicting reports regarding the future availability of HCFCs in general and of R-22 in particular. This article will summarize the current situation, to attempt to reduce the confusion that contractors and wholesalers may be feeling.
Based on current EPA regulations related to emissive applications, production of R-22 is scheduled to be phased out in 2010 for new equipment and in 2020 for all other emissive equipment applications. New equipment using R-22 cannot be manufactured in the U.S. after 2010.