AC Flush

From time to time, air conditioning systems suffer failures that result in contamination. The most common such failure is a compressor burnout. When that happens, the AC or refrigeration system becomes contaminated with large quantities of particulates, sludge, acids, carbon residues and possibly moisture. All of these contaminants must be removed before the system is returned to service.

Many years ago, A/C systems were flushed with the popular CFC-based solvents like CFC-11. Nonflammable, plastic-safe and relatively low boiling, these solvents were favored because of their safety, efficient cleaning and easy removal from the flushed systems. Unfortunately, CFCs are ozone-depleting chemicals, the production of which was phased out at the end of 1995. Since then, many companies have developed alternative flushing agents based on terpenes, glycols or hydrocarbon solvents. None of those technologies enjoyed the success of the CFCs simply because none of them were as effective, as fast, or as safe. This changed in the mid-1990s when Honeywell introduced its next generation HCFC-141b flush, which is currently being phased out by the EPA.

Our new HFC Flushing Agents, pioneered by the same chemists who developed CFC-11 and HCFC-141b, offer all of the benefits of the CFCs without the environmental concerns. They are powerful cleaners and are the best prescription to effectively scrub the inside of the refrigeration system. They dry quickly, have a low boiling point, have a low odor, will not attack components and are affordably priced. Our Genesolv® products are the industry's best answer for major system overhauls.

In conjunction with the solvent, we have developed a closed-looped, fully recyclable flushing solution for the industry that involves the use of flushing equipment available for both Automotive and Stationary AC maintenance professionals. Please click on the links below to learn more about our tailored solutions.

The use of these solvents may be regulated or restricted in some areas. Check with the appropriate regulatory authority to determine if any regulations apply. In the U.S. regulations pertaining to solvent use can be found on the Environmental Protection Agency's website at www.epa.gov.