Ready for the summer heat? HVAC equipment shortage 2021

[Rooster1971]

Hope it gets better soon and not worse. Acquiring equipment is getting really harder in some tonnages and product lines. Couple that with R-22 being virtually non existent anymore it may be a ***** for some poor souls this summer. Been doing kind of work for 32 years full time and never seen anything like it.

 

[druryj]

It sure seems that this pandemic has been at the root of a lot more than just a virus and it's affect on our health .

 

[Cowbaby]

I still have an r22 unit on my old 69 camper and that thing will blow some freakin icicles. I am not replacing it until it fully croaks. And no, it has never leaked a drop into anything so I will save you the time.

 

[murphranch]

Can R-22 or the new coolant-whichever one- be sucked or vacuumed out of units? I know where there are 5 huge units at a school that is going to be demolished. I asked about acquiring them at school board meeting the other night and was told I could have them.


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[Shinneryfarmer]

Can R-22 or the new coolant-whichever one- be sucked or vacuumed out of units? I know where there are 5 huge units at a school that is going to be demolished. I asked about acquiring them at school board meeting the other night and was told I could have them.


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Yes they make recovery units for that purpose. You can also pull vacuum on several R22 jugs and pull it out. Why I say several is the pressure will equalize between system and jug at which time you will have to hook up another jug, then another and so forth to recovery all of it.

 

[Snattlerake]

No shortage at my house. Complete new unit.

 

[kirk1978]

Prices 2X higher also

 

[tyromeo55]

Can R-22 or the new coolant-whichever one- be sucked or vacuumed out of units? I know where there are 5 huge units at a school that is going to be demolished. I asked about acquiring them at school board meeting the other night and was told I could have them.


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Yes. A recovery machine is needed to get the last bit of it but if possible I always start with a recovery cylinder that you put into an ice bath. It’s a very quick way to get the majority of the gas moved over just make sure you check your weight and not overfill

 

[eaglerjs]

yes the r22 can be recovered, but it is supposed to be recycled, or it can be used in the original owners other equipment.

 

[1shott]

Makes me glad I had my hvac system replaced in 2018.