Brief snapshot of what I learned in my short stint of selling freon online.
- HVAC contractors do not shop online, it was nearly impossible to get them to visit my website!
- Do-it-yourselfers are your primary customer base, and because of this they will only be buying one jug of freon.
- Google advertizing is a powerful thing. You can be charging 20, 30, or even 50% more and if you show up first on Google you will get the sale.
- Freon cannot be shipped through air freight, it HAS to be shipped via ground due to it being a hazardous material. Also, the customer will have to sign for the package. It CANNOT be left at their doorstop.
- There is some confusion on who can and can’t buy freon. If you are not registered with the EPA you can only HFC refrigerants. HFC refrigerants are fairly new and they do NOT deplete the O-Zone layer and are seen as more environmentally friendly. HFCs include R410A, R134A, and R404A. (There are more, but those are the most popular.)
- R22 is being phased out, and at this point in time only certified HVAC professionals can purchase it. If you have an old home system you might consider converting to an R404A. (Or, for automotive to R134A)
- If you live in Wisconsin and are not registered with the EPA you cannot buy ANY freon even if it is an HFC.
Alec Johnson
http://haubsonfreon.com
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