What Does Cfc Free Mean

The ozone-friendly and climate-friendly refrigerator uses no chlorofluorocarbons (CFCs) or even fluorocarbons (FCs). CFCs damage the ozone layer in the upper atmosphere, while FCs contribute to the greenhouse effect. Nearly all conventional refrigerators use one of them as a refrigerant.

Is CFC good or bad?

Chlorofluorocarbons (CFCs), hydrochlorofluorocarbons (HCFCs) and halons destroy the earth’s protective ozone layer, which shields the earth from harmful ultraviolet (UV-B) rays generated from the sun. CFCs and HCFCs also warm the lower atmosphere of the earth, changing global climate.

What is a CFC appliance?

This is the name given to a category of large domestic appliances such as refrigerators, washing machines and dishwashers. Due to media attention given to the term ‘CFC’s’ (chlorofluorocarbons) in the 1990’s, there has been a tradition of recycling white goods since then.