Using CFC in a refrigerator is harmful. Why?

They are not harmful IN the refrigerator, the problems occur when they escape. CFC's are ozone depleters, each CFC molecule can destroy thousands of ozone molecules. Ozone protects us from high levels of UF light. High UV can cause cataracts, skin cancer, DNA damage. read more

CFC in the system is good. Outside the system is where the problem occurs . CFCs are some of the best refrigerants produced. Much safer than the majority of the new refrigerants. Used mineral oil, minimal problems compared the the new stuff. read more

They are not harmful IN the refrigerator, the problems occur when they escape. CFC's are ozone depleters, each CFC molecule can destroy thousands of ozone molecules. Ozone protects us from high levels of UF light. read more

Chlorofluorocarbon refrigerants or CFC refrigerants are being used in many refrigeration since the last five or six decades and have been since found to cause ozone layer depletion, which damages the atmosphere's ability to protect the earth from the sun's ultraviolet radiation.In recent years it has been found that CFCs are most destructive to the environment. read more