Air conditioners are America's chief source of fluorocarbons.
America's Chief Fluorocarbon Source Air conditioners in cars and buildings use fluorocarbons as coolants. Fluorocarbons escape into the air from leaks in the units and also when cars or home air conditioners are improperly repaired or discarded. With a fluorocarbon recycling and recovery machine, the coolant in a car air conditioner can be pumped out and purified for reuse. Fluorocarbons Keep Refrigerators Cold Fluorocarbons used as coolants for refrigerators and freezers may escape into the air during manufacture, installation and repair of these appliances. They are also may be released when we discard the appliances.