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 — and...
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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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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 and long...
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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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HVAC Contractors Sound Off on R-454B Shortage
As the weather begins to warm up, the HVAC industry is dealing with a refrigerant transition that includes a shortage of R-454B in cylinders. The transition from R-410A to the new A2L refrigerants was expected to have some bumps, but that does...
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R-454B Shortage Creates Challenges for Distributors
HVACR distributors across the U.S. are grappling with a growing shortage of R-454B in cylinders, even as new equipment — already pre-charged with the refrigerant — remains readily available. What started as a smooth transition from R-410A to the...
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Looming Energy Shortage Could Be Ground Source Heat Pump’s Moment
Industry leaders at the International Ground Source Heat Pump Association’s 2025 Annual Conference painted a stark picture of approaching energy challenges while highlighting potential solutions through geothermal technology. John C...
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Miura Celebrates First Graduating Class of Boiler Trade Program, Addressing Skilled Labor Shortage
Miura America has announced the graduation of the first class from its Boiler Trade Program. This program is designed to equip aspiring technicians with the hands-on training and industry expertise needed to fill critical roles in an evolving...
Read moreSolving the Refrigeration Technician Shortage
✕ The refrigeration industry is at a pivotal crossroads, driven by sweeping regulations and corporate climate commitments to phase out HFC refrigerants. At the same time, a critical technician shortage in commercial refrigeration is creating a...
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