Al Waleed A/C Spare Parts Trading LLC · Export to Ghana & West Africa
R22 Refrigerant Gas Ghana —
WESTRON® & MAXRON® Certified Supply
Genuine WESTRON® and MAXRON® R22 refrigerant gas — 1kg small cylinders and 13.6kg bulk cylinders — factory-sealed, UAE-origin certified, IMDG-documented for sea freight to Tema Port. For Ghana’s large pre-2015 split AC and window AC installed base.
+971 566 952 848 · +971 4 224 9512 · Al Rigga – Deira, Dubai, UAE
R22 Classification
& 13.6kg Cylinders
Origin Certified
Sea Freight Compliant
Port · 12–18 Days
Quote Turnaround
R22 Refrigerant Gas Ghana — Why It Remains Essential in 2026
R22 (chlorodifluoromethane, HCFC-22) remains the highest-volume refrigerant grade in Ghana’s AC service market in 2026 — not because it is new technology, but because millions of Ghanaian split AC units, window AC units, and commercial refrigeration systems installed between the 1990s and 2014 still run on R22 and are still in active daily service across Accra, Kumasi, Takoradi, and every Ghanaian secondary city. These units will not be replaced overnight. In Ghana’s economic environment, a functioning R22 AC unit that needs a refrigerant top-up will continue to be recharged with R22 for years rather than replaced with a new R410a system.
Al Waleed stocks WESTRON® and MAXRON® certified R22 in Dubai and exports wholesale to Ghana via sea freight to Tema Port and air freight to Kotoka International Airport. Every R22 cylinder is factory-sealed with intact tamper-evident valve protection, UAE-origin certified, and accompanied by correct IMDG dangerous goods documentation for Ghana customs clearance — the standard that distinguishes genuine certified R22 from the counterfeit and recycled gas that enters Ghana’s market through informal trading channels.
Why ECG Power Cycling Creates Constant R22 Demand in Ghana
ECG (Electricity Company of Ghana) power interruptions create a specific pattern of refrigerant loss in Ghana’s AC systems that does not occur at the same rate in stable grid markets. Every power cut and restoration creates a thermal and pressure shock in the refrigerant circuit — the system cools and depressurises on cut, then pressurises rapidly on restart. Over hundreds of cycles per year, this stresses brazed joints, valve cores, and service port seals — creating micro-leaks that slowly deplete the refrigerant charge. A Ghanaian R22 system may require refrigerant top-up every 12–18 months rather than the 5–8 year interval typical in stable grid environments. This creates a consistent, predictable, high-frequency demand for R22 top-up gas that a well-stocked Ghanaian AC dealer can serve profitably year-round.
WESTRON® & MAXRON® R22 — Available for Ghana Export
WESTRON® R22 — 13.6kg Cylinder
Bulk Dealer Stock · Sea Freight to Tema Port
The standard import format for Ghanaian R22 dealers — 13.6kg cylinders provide sufficient volume for multiple AC system recharges per cylinder, making them the most cost-effective import format for wholesale dealer stocking. WESTRON® R22 13.6kg is the primary bulk R22 product imported by Ghanaian HVAC dealers from Dubai, stocked in their Accra or Kumasi warehouse and sold to HVAC contractors by the cylinder or decanted into smaller portable containers for field service.
UN Number: UN 1018 · Hazard Class: 2.2 · Net Weight: 13.6kg per cylinder
WESTRON® R22 — 1kg Small Cylinder
Retail-Ready · Over-Counter Sales to Technicians
WESTRON® R22 1kg small cylinders are designed for retail sale to individual HVAC technicians — the portable, single-use format that a Ghanaian AC technician buys for a single residential service call. Dealers who sell to independent technicians rather than only to contracting companies find that 1kg cylinders generate significantly higher margin per kilogram of R22 than bulk 13.6kg cylinders, making them a valuable addition to any Ghanaian HVAC dealer’s product mix.
UN Number: UN 1018 · Hazard Class: 2.2 · Net Weight: 1kg per cylinder
MAXRON® R22 — 13.6kg Cylinder
Competitive Price Point · Same Specification
MAXRON® R22 in 13.6kg cylinders offers the same certified UAE-origin refrigerant specification as WESTRON® at Al Waleed’s most competitive R22 price point. For price-sensitive Ghanaian dealers who need to compete on cost in their local market while maintaining the genuine certified product quality that protects their customers and their own reputation, MAXRON® R22 provides the right balance of price and quality assurance.
UN Number: UN 1018 · Hazard Class: 2.2 · Net Weight: 13.6kg per cylinder
R22 Technical Reference — For Ghanaian HVAC Technicians
| Property | R22 Value | Ghana Service Note |
|---|---|---|
| Classification | HCFC — A1 (non-flammable) | Safe to handle with standard precautions — no flammability risk |
| Compressor oil type | Mineral oil or alkylbenzene | Never use POE oil in an R22 system — POE is for R410a only |
| Charging method | Vapour — single compound | Charge as vapour from upright cylinder — no fractionation risk |
| Discharge pressure (Ghana ambient ~38°C) | Approx. 11–14 bar | Standard R22 manifold gauges are correct for these pressures |
| Cylinder colour (standard) | Light green / aqua | Verify label and seal before use — colour alone does not confirm genuine product |
| Compatibility with R410a gauges | Not compatible | Always use R22-specific manifold gauges — R410a operates at much higher pressures |
Frequently Asked Questions — R22 Refrigerant Gas Ghana
Is R22 still available from Dubai for Ghanaian importers in 2026?
Yes — Al Waleed continues to stock and export WESTRON® and MAXRON® R22 to Ghana in 2026. Ghana is phasing down its HCFC consumption under the Montreal Protocol, but phase-down means a gradual reduction in import quotas over time — not an immediate ban. R22 remains available for servicing Ghana’s large existing R22 AC installed base while phase-down progresses. Ghanaian importers should be aware that R22 prices have been trending upward as global phase-down tightens supply, and should plan their import volumes accordingly. Al Waleed will continue to supply R22 to Ghana while UAE supply is available.
Can R410a or R32 be used to top up an R22 system in Ghana?
No — R22, R410a, and R32 are incompatible refrigerants and must never be mixed. They operate at different pressures, require different compressor oils, and have different thermodynamic properties. Adding R410a or R32 to an R22 system will contaminate the refrigerant circuit, produce dangerous incorrect operating pressures, and damage the compressor. An R22 system must always be topped up with R22 only. Do not accept advice from any supplier or technician that R410a can “substitute” for R22 in an existing system without a complete system conversion — this is technically incorrect.
How do I identify counterfeit R22 before using it on a customer’s system in Ghana?
Five checks before using any R22 cylinder: (1) verify the factory tamper-evident seal on the valve is intact and unbroken; (2) weigh the cylinder — a genuine full 13.6kg cylinder should weigh approximately 13.6kg net plus the steel cylinder tare weight of 12–15kg; (3) examine the label for sharp printing, correct brand typography, and no spelling errors; (4) confirm the supplier provided a commercial invoice, packing list, and certificate of UAE origin; (5) after connecting to a system and pressurising, verify that the cylinder pressure at a known ambient temperature matches R22’s published saturation pressure at that temperature. Significant deviation from expected pressure indicates contaminated or mixed gas. Al Waleed R22 passes all five checks on every cylinder supplied to Ghana.
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WESTRON® R22 1kg and 13.6kg · MAXRON® R22 13.6kg — factory sealed · UAE certified · IMDG documented — consolidate with R410a, R600a and AC compressors in one Tema Port shipment
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Order R22 Refrigerant Gas for Ghana from Dubai
WESTRON® R22 in 1kg and 13.6kg cylinders · MAXRON® R22 in 13.6kg cylinders — factory-sealed, UAE-origin certified, IMDG-documented for sea freight to Tema Port. Consolidate with R410a, R600a, R134a refrigerant and AC compressors in one shipment. WhatsApp our export desk with cylinder size and quantity — confirmed price within 24 hours.
+971 566 952 848 · +971 4 224 9512 · contact@alwaleedhvac.com · Al Rigga – Deira, Dubai, UAE