R22 Refrigerant Buyback Program

Have R-22 lying around your garage or shed? You can earn money by clearing out the clutter through Refrigerant Finder’s R22 refrigerant buyback program. Selling your leftover HCFC refrigerant can feel hard, but our team is here to help.

Your trusted buyback program for R22

Our EPA-certified technicians are ready to help you get paid for your new, used, and recovered R22 refrigerant. You can enjoy free shipping on your virgin refrigerants, schedule a local pick up by one of our technicians, or arrange a drop-off at our warehouse if you’re in the Chicago area.

 

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Don’t have R-22? No problem!

Our refrigerant buyback program is for more than just R22. We’ll buy your old R-11, R-12, R-502, and more!

Frequently Asked Questions

In 2020, the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) banned all production and import of R-22 refrigerant across the United States. However, air conditioners and air conditioning systems using R-22 can continue doing so and be serviced.

Yes, R22 is a type of HCFC refrigerant that was created as a safer alternative to CFCs.

A chiller typically lasts about 25 years, but its lifespan can vary depending on its usage and location. Monitoring your chiller’s status, leak rate, and efficiency is important for making informed decisions about replacements. Learn more about replacement options here.   

No, the EPA regulates this material and you must be EPA 608 or 609 certified to purchase it and other refrigerant types.

You can find R22 refrigerant gas in small cans as well as 30 lb and 50 lb freon bottles or cylinders.

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