R-410A has been chosen by major OEMs in the United States as the long-term replacement of choice for R-22 in new residential and light commercial air conditioning equipment. Also, R-410A is rapidly becoming the HFC alternative of choice for residential and light commercial air conditioning equipment in the other major developed regions of the world.
Introduced to the U.S. market in 1995, the use of R-410A continues to expand rapidly. Many contractors and technicians have received training on how to properly handle R-410A and install and service new equipment. However, many contractors who have not yet used R-410A may still have questions regarding its safety and handling. The objective of this article is to answer some of the commonly asked safety and handling questions for R-410A.