R-22 refrigerant was phased out of production, making it increasingly scarce and expensive. If your system uses R-22 and has a leak, repair costs — including refrigerant itself — have climbed substantially and often make replacement the more economical choice.
Why we answer it this way
Every answer on this page reflects what our technicians actually find in Central Valley homes, not generic national advice. HVAC problems and pricing vary meaningfully by climate, housing stock, and local code — Ceres, Modesto, and Turlock homes built in the 1970s-1990s have different common failure points than newer construction in Ripon or Manteca, for example.
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If this doesn't fully answer your situation, the fastest way to get a specific answer is a quick call — (209) 505-0385 — or you can schedule a diagnostic visit and we'll document exactly what's happening with your system in writing.