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...
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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...
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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...
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AGC: Contractors Face Growing Worker Shortage as Industry Nets More Jobs Across US
Construction contractors could face increasing difficulties finding qualified workers in 2025, even as employment in the sector grew across most metropolitan areas last year, industry officials warned. “Although nearly two-thirds of metro...
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Zero Zone Collaboration with Apprentice Now Addresses the Shortage of Skilled Labor Workers
NORTH PRARIE, Wisconsin — Zero Zone has taken a significant step to address the shortage of skilled workers in the industrial and commercial refrigeration industry by partnering with Apprentice Now. Together, they have developed a...
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De-risking the Labor Shortage: It’s all about Flow
Persistent labor shortages combined with ongoing supply chain uncertainty can greatly increase the risks of construction project delays, accidents, and litigation. In years past, materials and equipment were more readily available, as were the...
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