Coolant Chemistry Determines Whether Your Unit Survives 15 or 20 Years
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The refrigerant your central AC unit uses directly governs its lifespan. Systems charged with R-410A typically last 15–20 years, while those still running on R-22 face EPA phase-out constraints that accelerate replacement urgency