Black Angus cattle, also called Aberdeen Angus, are the most popular breed in the U.S., and thanks to some excellent marketing, their meat is in demand, which means these cattle -- and crossbreds with mostly black markings -- often bring a premium at the sale barn.
And, unfortunately, while basic economics escapes some decision makers at the highest levels, the reality is that as costs double, prices to consumers will likely double as a result. Informal surveys inside the industry put the average cost per pound of freon in 2012 at a range of $75 â $125. With that price doubling and many refrigerant leaks requiring as much as 3-4 pounds, you are getting into a price that should prompt you to consider replacement of your air conditioning system.
Manufacturers may not produce R-22 air conditioners and heat pumps after January 1, 2010. A 30 pound tank of R-22 is about $375 or $12.50 per pound as of 05-2014. This is actually about $1 less than R-410a, yet service companies will charge as much as $70 per pound to the consumer.une 3, 2009 Tulsa, OK -------- I paid $35 for a pound of R-22 today. Another answer Freon prices vary. A few factors involved in charging an a/c unit are the factory charge, linset length, and indoor coil size.