If we had a dollar for every time we heard, “It just needs more Freon”, we could retire and spend our days on a beach somewhere cooler than Houston in August. But here’s the deal — most of what you’ve heard about Freon (and other refrigerants) is about as accurate as a weather forecast from 1987. Let’s clear the air.

Big refrigerant changes are coming in 2025. Learn how the EPA’s new HVAC rules affect Houston homeowners and what to do before costs rise.