Important Update About Your Air Conditioning Unit

Important Update About Your Air Conditioning Unit

EPA Regulation on R-22 Refrigerant

  • The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) prohibited the production and importation of R-22 as of January 1, 2020, due to its harmful impact on the ozone layer.
  • Continued use and maintenance of systems utilizing R-22 are allowed.

CenterPoint Energy’s Home Service Plus® Update

  • Beginning January 1, 2026, CenterPoint Energy’s Home Service Plus® will no longer service the sealed system of your air conditioner but will continue to service the mechanical side.

Your Air Conditioning Unit

  • Your air conditioner was manufactured before 2010 and uses R-22 refrigerant.
  • When it's time to replace your current system, we encourage you to upgrade to a more sustainable alternative.

Benefits of Upgrading

  • Greater energy and cost efficiency, potentially saving you money on your bill.

Get a Free In-Home Consultation

  • Call us at 612-342-4610 or visit CenterPointEnergy.com/R22PhaseOut to learn more.
  • Terms and conditions apply. Customers enrolled in the Home Service Plus® (HSP) Replacement Assistance Plan do not qualify for an air conditioning replacement unless the HSP technician deems the unit unrepairable.​
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Frequently Asked Questions

The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) prohibited the production and importation of R-22 as of January 1, 2020, due to its harmful impact on the ozone layer. While the continued use and maintenance of systems utilizing R-22 is allowed, starting January 1, 2026, CenterPoint Energy’s Home Service Plus® will no longer service the sealed system of air conditioners using R-22.

If your air conditioner was manufactured before 2010, it likely uses R-22 refrigerant. You can check the unit's label or contact CenterPoint Energy for assistance in identifying the type of refrigerant your system uses.

Upgrading to a new, more energy-efficient air conditioning unit can provide greater energy and cost efficiency, potentially saving you money on your utility bills. Additionally, newer units use environmentally friendly refrigerants that do not harm the ozone layer.

Answer: After January 1, 2026, CenterPoint Energy’s Home Service Plus® will continue to service the mechanical side of your air conditioner but will no longer service the sealed system if it uses R-22. We recommend scheduling a free in-home consultation to explore options for upgrading to a more sustainable and energy-efficient air conditioning unit.