Hybrid sealants are drawing more attention from contractors and distributors. According to comments from within the industry solicited by Cliplight Manufacturing, which makes a variety of sealants, there is an interest for sealants that are a combination sealant, drying agent, and dye.
North American HVACR wholesalers say service techs are buying more combination sealants than sealant-only leak applications. “We see a major trend in leak repair where HVACR service techs are switching from just sealants to the newer all-in-one sealant applications that also have a drying agent and a dye in it,” said Larry Baker, branch manager, of the Baton Rouge, La., branch of Appliance Parts Inc., an HVACR distributor with eight locations throughout Louisiana.