Most domestic fridges, freezers and de-humidifiers were designed to run on CFC (chlorofluorocarbons) refrigerants-- This is the gas that circulates around the system--but these were found to be harmful to the environment due to their ozone depletion potential if released to the atmosphere. An international legislation known as the Montreal Protocol decided that production of CFC be phased out by 1996.
recovering CFC R12 from a refrigerator prior to fitting a new compressor.
The common replacement in new appliances since 1996 have been HFC (Hydrofluorocarbons) which although safe for the Ozone layer, do remain in the atmosphere and have global warming potential hence a long term, alternative needed to be found.
Many new models are now being designed to operate with HC (Hydrocarbons) refrigerant which have zero ozone depletion potential and low global warming properties.
Anglia electrics have invested heavily
in service and diagnostic equipment and engineer training required
to cope with all older style systems as well as the new Hydrocarbon
systems.
Just some of the equipment required to service refrigeration.
We have facilities to recover safely the obsolete and harmful refrigerants which are then destroyed under controlled conditions by specialist companies without harm to the environment.
recharging a system with interim refrigerant blend R409A.
For minor refrigeration repairs, we stock a large range of thermostats and other parts for nearly all makes.
