It is an undeniable fact that the human race can no longer imagine life without trusty AC units, be it at home, in the office, or in the car. With the rising temperatures brought about by global warming it is inevitable that they have become staples in our lives. However, it is also ironic how we rely so much on these appliances that contributed to our planet’s current and worsening condition.
The best thing we can do is to make our everyday AC usage less harmful to the environment. But how exactly can that be achieved? The answer: Hydrocarbon Room Air Conditioners.
According to an article on Switchboard, “Using R-290 would simultaneously phase out ozone depleting hydrochlorofluorocarbon (HCFCs) and phase down high global warming potential (GWP) hydrofluorocarbons (HFCs) while saving energy.”
Among other factors that could make this type of unit favorable in our fight against global warming are higher energy savings, lower climate change footprint, better safety, and commercial availability.
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