Homeowners are being charged $90 – $250 per pound for an R-22 recharge.
This blog post explores current R-22 buyback prices, the impact of the EPA phase-out, and the financial trade-offs of selling your old refrigerant. Current R-22 Buyback Prices (2026)
: Pays for used R-22 and provides necessary recovery cylinders for contractors. 📉 Why the Price is Skyrocketing
The high buyback and resale value of R-22 is driven by the : Is R22 Illegal? (AC Recharge Update for R22 in 2022)
Several companies specialize in purchasing recovered refrigerant from HVAC professionals and businesses:






