The NEWSMakers Podcast: R-454B Refrigerant Shortage
HVAC contractors are dealing with the R-454B refrigerant shortage. Nick Arch from Carrier joins the podcast to identify the problem and possible solutions. Source link
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R-454B Shortage Is No Excuse for Mixing Refrigerants
As the HVAC industry transitions toward lower-GWP refrigerants, many contractors and technicians are encountering a frustrating reality on job sites: R-454B, the new go-to A2L replacement for R-410A in many systems, is in short supply —...
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Rheem, Lennox Boost Pre-Charges Without Raising Prices
Lennox International Inc. and Rheem Manufacturing Co. will temporarily increase the factory pre-charge levels of R-454B refrigerant in some heat pumps and a/c units. The moves are intended to help ease the disruptions caused by the shortage of...
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3 Things the HVAC Industry Must Do Now to Solve the R-454B Shortage
The R-454B refrigerant shortage is the HVAC story of 2025. Like with any problem, there are more than a few reasons for the issue. The lack of available cylinders and the unexpected surge in demand for R-410A units starting in the second half of...
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HVAC Distributors Face Hurdles Amid R-454B Shortage
As HVACR distributors across the U.S. brace for the busy summer months, a critical shortage of R-454B refrigerant cylinders is creating mounting challenges. Source link
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Carrier Increases Pre-Charge of Some R-454B Units, Skips Surcharge
INDIANAPOLIS — Carrier Global Corp. on Friday announced actions designed to help ensure a steady and dependable supply of R-454B refrigerant. The efforts reflect the company’s commitment to supporting distributors and their...
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Best Practices to Conserve A2L Refrigerants in a Shortage
If you own your HVAC company or are involved in management, you may have realized that our industry is currently facing a shortage of new A2L refrigerants, particularly R-454B and R-32. Our own company has faced limited availability...
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Trane Temporarily Increases Pre-Charge in R-454B Units
Trane recently sent customers a notice stating that, beginning May 7, it will temporarily increase the factory pre-charge of refrigerant in all vertical-discharge split air conditioner and heat pump models, in both the premium and the value...
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R-454B Prices Hike as HVACR Industry Prepares for High Summer Demand
Hannah Belloli is an editor at The ACHR NEWS. She has been with BNP Media for over two years. Hannah holds a bachelor’s degree in communications from Wayne State University, where she also obtained minors in English, journalism, and...
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OEMs Address R-454B Shortage, Tariffs in Earnings Calls
As HVAC contractors gear up for another busy cooling season, many have faced challenges securing R-454B, the low-GWP refrigerant replacing R-410A in new residential and light commercial HVAC systems. They are also concerned about how tariffs will...
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Trump Administration Pushes for Regulatory Reform
The regulatory landscape for the HVACR industry is shifting rapidly, driven by evolving political priorities and regulatory agendas in Washington, D.C. Speaking at the recent International Institute of All-Natural Refrigeration (IIAR) conference...
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