Al Faisal HVAC · Dubai · Wholesale Export
R22 Refrigerant Gas Ghana —
Wholesale Supply from Dubai
R22 refrigerant gas for Ghana’s large installed base of older AC systems — supplied wholesale from Dubai with full DG documentation, shipped to Tema port in consolidated LCL containers.
R22 — also known as Freon R22 or HCFC-22 — is the refrigerant that built Ghana’s AC infrastructure. Every split AC system, window unit and commercial AC installation in Ghana from the 1990s through to approximately 2010 uses R22. That represents fifteen to twenty-five years of equipment, spread across Accra’s residential and commercial sector, Kumasi’s growing city, Takoradi’s port and industrial facilities, and towns across the country. A very large proportion of these systems remain in operation in 2026 — and every one of them needs R22 to keep running.
Al Faisal supplies R22 wholesale from Dubai for Ghana’s ongoing service market. R22 is available from Dubai with full DG Class 2 documentation prepared — consolidated in the same LCL container as R410A, R32, compressors and spare parts on the weekly Jebel Ali to Tema sailing. Ghanaian importers and workshops that maintain a forward stock of R22 are better positioned than those buying on demand — supply is tightening globally and pricing trends upward as production declines under the Montreal Protocol.
💡 Stock R22 ahead when pricing is favourable. R22 global production is declining year-on-year under the Montreal Protocol schedule. Spot pricing fluctuates, with prices generally trending upward over time as available supply contracts. Ghanaian workshops and importers with significant R22 service commitments — particularly those maintaining commercial building contracts running on R22 systems — should buy R22 in larger quantities when pricing is at a good level rather than purchasing cylinder-by-cylinder on demand. WhatsApp us for current R22 pricing from Dubai.
What R22 Is — and Why Ghana’s Service Market Still Needs It
R22 (difluorochloromethane, HCFC-22) is a single-component hydrochlorofluorocarbon refrigerant that was the global standard for residential and commercial AC from the 1970s through the 2000s. Its phase-out is mandated under the Montreal Protocol because HCFC refrigerants deplete the ozone layer — but the phase-out applies to new production and new equipment manufacture, not to servicing existing systems.
The logic is straightforward: replacing every R22 AC system in Ghana simultaneously is economically impossible. The equipment is functional, the cost of replacement is significant, and the waste generated would be enormous. The correct approach — and the approach Ghana’s EPA and the Montreal Protocol endorse — is to service existing R22 equipment responsibly until end of life, using the diminishing supply of R22 available for servicing purposes. This is exactly what Ghana’s HVAC service market does, and exactly why R22 supply from Dubai remains essential for Ghanaian workshops.
R22 systems in Ghana in 2026
Any split AC or window unit installed in Ghana before approximately 2010 uses R22. This includes older LG, Samsung, Carrier, Daikin, Hitachi and Panasonic commercial systems in Accra’s office and hotel stock, older residential split AC across the country, and commercial cassette and ducted units in institutional buildings. The age of the equipment does not determine whether it needs service — many of these systems are well-maintained and will continue operating for years.
R22 operating characteristics
R22 operates at lower pressures than R410A — typically 180–240 PSI high-side in Ghana’s ambient conditions. Standard manifold gauges rated to 500 PSI with R22 pressure-temperature scales are the correct service tool. R22 uses mineral or alkylbenzene (AB) oil — not POE oil — in the compressor. Never introduce POE oil into an R22 circuit: the two oil types are not miscible and mixing them produces a sludge that blocks the expansion valve and eventually destroys the compressor.
R22 charging method
R22 is a single-component refrigerant — it can be charged as vapour from an upright cylinder without fractionation risk. For fixed-speed R22 systems, charging by pressure using the correct R22 P-T chart for the ambient temperature is standard practice. For the small number of older inverter R22 systems, weight-based charging to the nameplate specification is more accurate. Always evacuate to 500 microns before charging any R22 system that has been opened for service.
R22 pricing trend in 2026
R22 prices have risen steadily over the past five years as global production declines and remaining producers restrict supply. In 2026, R22 from Dubai is available but at prices meaningfully higher than five years ago — and with greater spot price volatility. For Ghanaian buyers with significant R22 service volume, the economics of forward buying — purchasing 3–6 months of anticipated consumption when pricing is favourable — are clearly better than paying spot prices when stock runs out at a price peak.
Importing R22 into Ghana — Regulatory Context
R22 import into Ghana is regulated under the Montreal Protocol and Ghana’s Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). Ghana has committed to phased reduction of HCFC imports under its National Ozone Unit programme. Import permits or quota compliance may be required for R22 — this is a regulatory matter that changes with Ghana’s compliance schedule and EPA policy.
⚠️ Confirm R22 import permit requirements with Ghana EPA before ordering
Before placing a large R22 order from Dubai, confirm with your Tema clearing agent and the Ghana EPA’s National Ozone Unit whether an import permit or quota authorisation is required for your intended R22 quantity. Requirements can change with Ghana’s annual Montreal Protocol compliance reporting and EPA enforcement calendar. Al Faisal prepares all DG shipping documentation for the Dubai side of the shipment — the Ghana import permit requirement, where applicable, is the buyer’s responsibility to obtain before the shipment departs Dubai. R410A, R32 and R134a do not currently have the same import permit requirements as R22.
Correct R22 Service Procedure for Ghana Technicians
Identify before adding gas
Confirm the system is genuinely R22 from the outdoor unit nameplate. Do not assume based on age or appearance. Never add refrigerant to a system without confirming the type — contaminating an R22 circuit with R410A requires full recovery and recharge at significant cost.
Find the leak first
A low-charge R22 system has a leak. Adding R22 without finding and repairing the leak means returning to the same customer in weeks or months for another top-up. Use UV dye or electronic leak detection to locate the leak, repair it correctly, then recharge. Topping up without leak repair is not a service — it is a cost to the customer that solves nothing.
Check compressor before charging
Before adding refrigerant to a low-charge system, check that the compressor is running correctly — drawing close to rated current, making no unusual noise. A compressor that has been running significantly undercharged for a long period may have lubrication damage that makes recharging a partial fix only. Recharging a damaged compressor defers rather than solves the problem.
Use correct R22 manifold gauges
Standard R22 manifold gauges with R22 P-T scales are the correct tool. Do not use R410A high-pressure gauges for R22 service — while they will physically connect, the P-T scales are calibrated for R410A and give inaccurate saturation temperature readings for R22, leading to incorrect charge assessment.
Ordering R22 from Dubai to Ghana
What to specify
Refrigerant type (R22), cylinder size and quantity required. We return current pricing in USD within 24 hours. R22 pricing fluctuates — always request a current quote before placing your order. Confirm Ghana EPA permit status before finalising large R22 orders.
Shipping
LCL sea freight Jebel Ali to Tema — 14–21 days transit. R22 is DG Class 2.2 (non-flammable compressed gas, UN 1018). Al Faisal prepares all DG documentation. Consolidates with R410A, R32, compressors and spare parts in one container — one Tema clearance process.
Storage in Ghana
Store R22 cylinders upright in a shaded, ventilated space away from direct sun and heat sources. In Ghana’s tropical heat, improperly stored gas cylinders can develop dangerous internal pressure. Never store refrigerant cylinders in unventilated shipping containers or in direct sunlight.
Buy alongside other gas types
R22, R410A, R32 and R134a all ship together in the same LCL consolidation. One order to Al Faisal covers your complete refrigerant requirement for Ghana alongside compressors and spare parts — reducing per-shipment fixed costs across a larger order value.
🌍 Al Faisal — R22 Refrigerant Gas Wholesale to Ghana
Current R22 pricing within 24 hours — consolidated Jebel Ali → Tema
R22 · R410A · R32 · R134a — full DG documentation — weekly LCL to Tema
Frequently Asked Questions
Is R22 still legally available in Ghana for servicing existing AC systems?
Yes — R22 remains available for servicing existing R22 equipment in Ghana. The Montreal Protocol’s restriction targets new R22 production and its use in new equipment manufacture, not the servicing of existing systems already in the field. Ghana’s National Ozone Unit and EPA administer the country’s HCFC import quota and may require import permits for R22 — confirm with your Tema clearing agent or Ghana EPA’s National Ozone Unit for current requirements. R22 is not available for installation in new equipment, and no new AC equipment is manufactured for R22 use. The service market for existing R22 systems in Ghana is entirely legitimate and expected to continue until those systems reach end of life.
Can I retrofit a Ghana R22 system to run on R410A?
Not a direct refrigerant swap. R22 and R410A have different operating pressures, different oil requirements and different component specifications. A proper R22-to-R410A retrofit requires replacing the compressor with an R410A-rated unit, replacing the expansion valve with one sized for R410A, replacing the filter-drier, flushing the circuit to remove all mineral or alkylbenzene oil (incompatible with R410A’s POE oil requirement), and recharging with R410A to the new compressor’s specification. This is effectively rebuilding the refrigerant circuit, which is more expensive than a like-for-like R22 compressor replacement. For most Ghana R22 systems in good mechanical condition, continuing to service with R22 until end of system life is the more economical path.
What does R22 cost per cylinder from Dubai to Ghana in 2026?
R22 pricing from Dubai fluctuates with global supply conditions — a published price on a webpage is stale within days. WhatsApp Al Faisal at +971 55 874 7919 with your required cylinder size and quantity and we return current pricing within 24 hours. We include a Jebel Ali to Tema LCL freight estimate so you can calculate total landed cost before committing. As a general indicator, R22 from Dubai to Ghana landed at Tema is consistently more expensive per kilogram than R410A — a spread that has widened over the past several years as R22 supply tightens. This is precisely why forward buying when pricing is at a good level makes commercial sense for Ghanaian R22 buyers.
Related Pages
- Refrigerant Gas Wholesale Ghana — all four types
- R410A Refrigerant Gas Ghana
- AC Compressors Wholesale Ghana — R22 compressors for older systems
- Manifold Gauges & HVAC Tools Ghana — correct R22 gauge sets
- How to Order & Ship from Dubai to Ghana
- AC Spare Parts Wholesale Ghana — full hub
- About Al Faisal — Dubai HVAC exporter since 2005
Order R22 Refrigerant Gas for Ghana from Dubai
R22 (HCFC-22) refrigerant gas for Ghana’s large R22 AC service market — 13.6kg cylinders and larger. Full DG Class 2 documentation. Consolidated in the same LCL container as R410A, R32, compressors and spare parts — one Tema clearance. WhatsApp us your quantity and we return current pricing within 24 hours.
📞 +971 55 874 7919 · ☎ 04 2340 337 · Shop No S03B, Al Wasl Building, Deira – Al Rigga, Dubai · Mon–Sat 8AM–8PM (GMT+4)