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R-454B Shortage Creates Challenges for Distributors

Supply chain issues have resulted in a growing backlog of the A2L refrigerant

April 28, 2025

As the R-454B shortage continues, distributors are adjusting inventory strategies and trying to secure enough of the refrigerant to support contractors this cooling season.

EPA Targets Refrigerant Leaks, Cylinder Disposal, and More

New regulations focus on how to better manage, recycle, and reuse HFCs

Joanna R. Turpin

November 25, 2024

The EPA recently issued a final rule aimed at improving the management, recycling, and reuse of HFCs under the AIM Act.

Equipment Prices Keep Rising, as R-410A Inventory Decreases

OEMs report that finding R-410A systems could prove challenging

Joanna R. Turpin

November 18, 2024

HVAC system prices have surged over recent years, and manufacturers plan to increase them even more next year. Contractors worry that customers may not be able to afford the new units.

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EPA Sees Uptick in HFC Reclamation

R-134a and R-410A lead the charge in significant year-over-year gains

Joanna R. Turpin

October 18, 2024

EPA recently reported an increase in the total volume of HFCs reclaimed in 2023 compared to 2022.

Report Highlights Importance of Refrigerant Reclamation

September 29, 2024

New report finds that GHGs can be reduced significantly through the use of reclaimed refrigerant versus producing and using newly manufactured virgin refrigerant.

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Refrigerant Detection Systems Sniff Out A2L Leaks

Carrier, Daikin, and Trane discuss how these safety features will work on their equipment

Joanna R. Turpin

September 6, 2024

RDSs are generally required in A2L systems that contain more than 4 pounds of refrigerant and can either be field or factory-installed, depending on the manufacturer.

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Last Call For R-410A Equipment? Maybe Not

OEMs share refrigerant strategies on earnings calls

Joanna R. Turpin

September 2, 2024

HVAC manufacturers are prepared for the refrigerant transition to A2Ls but are finding that there is still strong demand for R-410A equipment.

ACCA Honored for its Advocacy on Behalf of Contractors

The ACHR NEWS Editorial Staff

August 7, 2024

The award from the American Society of Association Executives (ASAE) honors ACCA for its work in securing more time for HVAC contractors to install equipment that uses the refrigerant R-410A.