Therefore, it is crucial contractors are trained and prepared to manage an – albeit, unlikely – risk of fire when handling R-454B. To mitigate risk of fire, contractors must prioritize and follow through on proper handling and storing procedures...
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Increased adoption of A2L refrigerants is a result of the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency’s directive to phasedown HFC refrigerants during the next 10 years, according to Wayne Powers, sales director of cooling, construction, and specialty...
Read more✕ The HVAC industry is undergoing another refrigerant transition due to federal legislation known as the AIM Act, which mandates the phasedown of high-GWP refrigerants like R-410A. That means by the end of 2024, manufacturers must transition...
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The sensor leverages acoustic resonance technology to continually sweep for the presence of the target gas within the environment required by the HVAC system – in most cases near the condenser coil, where leaks may be most likely to occur. It...
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As the refrigerant transition takes place this year, what are the benefits of transitioning to A2L refrigerants, and what are the impacts on the residential air conditioning industry? The benefits include environmental stewardship, U.S. job...
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The ACHR NEWS continues its video series on the major transition to A2L refrigerants. The HVAC industry is dealing with the phasing down of greenhouse gas refrigerant hydrofluorocarbons (HFCs), moving manufacturers to use refrigerants with low...
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Everyone in the HVAC industry is aware of the A2L refrigerants are on the way, but none of your customers are likely to have a clue. Likewise, they are probably completely unaware of the massive price increase A2L will bring to replacements. Let...
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The change process for refrigerants has been on-going, according to Price. “The new requirements for refrigerant transition,” he says, “are almost entirely rooted in proper refrigerant practices that have been in place for several decades.”...
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As part of the AIM Act, the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is mandating a 700 GWP limit for most new comfort cooling equipment starting January 1, 2025. As that deadline quickly approaches, it’s time for contractors and technicians to...
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The HVAC industry is undergoing a major transition to A2L refrigerants caused by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency phasing down the greenhouse gas refrigerant hydrofluorocarbons (HFCs), moving manufacturers to use refrigerants with low...
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TULSA, OK, Might 14, 2024 — AAON, Inc. introduced its transition to the low World Warming Potential (GWP) refrigerant, R-454B, throughout its high-performance, energy-efficient business HVAC techniques product line. Sources report the choice...
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