HFC-410A has been around for more than a dozen years, even though the HVACR industry is just now ready to really embrace it. In the more than a decade of its existence, hundreds upon hundreds of ...

Buying an air conditioner today isn’t just about tonnage or energy ratings. The refrigerant inside the system also plays an important role in cooling performance, electricity consumption and long-term ...

Your air conditioner is not suddenly obsolete in 2026, but the rules around what goes inside it are changing fast. Whether you can keep repairing the system you have now largely comes down to which ...

Most air conditioners use one of two types of refrigerant: R-22 or R-410A. I've never paid any attention to this detail while inspecting houses because it didn't make much difference, but that's all ...

Many new alternative refrigerants marketed for use in the motor vehicle and stationary/commercial sectors are being touted by their manufacturers and distributors. Whether you're a nationwide ...

The refrigerant transition is creating opportunities for companies that deal in surplus equipment — and for contractors who want to keep installing non-A2L systems as long as they can. Comfort-cooling ...