Because of environmental issues involving the earth's ozone layer, governments worldwide have chosen to eliminate R-22, the refrigerant used in most of today's comfort systems.  In the past when a refrigerant has been phased out, the cost of that refrigerant has risen dramatically.  Bryant products deliver the same reliable comfort you expect using the environmentally sound replacement refrigerant Puron.

Are There new refrigerants available that are safer for the environment?

Yes, and the most promising one is R-410A, also referred to as AZ-20. Bryant offers a new air conditioner (model 550A) with R-410A because it provides high-efficiency cooling along with other substantial benefits for the environment.

Be friendly to Your ozone.

New refrigerants are being developed for air conditioners because traditional refrigerants, if they accidentally escape from an aging system, can cause damage to the ozone layer of the earth's atmosphere. Scientists have associated ozone depletion with potential health risks, and many countries, including the United States, are taking steps to reverse the trend.

The culprit in traditional refrigerants (R-12 and R-22) is a chlorine atom, which reacts with ozone in the upper atmosphere and destroys it. R-410-A, chemically known as an HFC (hydrofluorocarbon), contains no chlorine and will not damage the ozone layer.

Being earth-wise can make you cool.

You may already know about alternative refrigerants if you've purchased a new car since 1994. Today, cars keep you cool with a non-chlorine refrigerant known as R-134A. Bryant has decided to use R-410A as the alternative refrigerant for its residential cooling products because it helps your system perform better.