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Refrigerant Transition Takes a Big Step in 2025

Prepare to say goodbye to the manufacture of R-410A units and hello to California’s HFC ban

June 28, 2024

The HVAC industry is facing changes as of January 1, 2025, which is when the manufacture of R-410A equipment ends and California implements its ban on high-GWP refrigerants.

Trane Begins Releasing R-454B-Compliant Equipment

Company is also changing the way it classifies products for consumers

The ACHR NEWS Editorial Staff

April 16, 2024

The product classification changes are aimed at helping consumers better understand Trane’s new models as it begins converting most of its new residential products to enable them to use R-454B refrigerant rather than R-410A.

New Daikin System Identifies Slow Refrigerant Leaks

October 18, 2023

By identifying slow refrigerant leaks, Charge Integrity enables Daikin Comfort Pro contractors to address these issues before they become severe.

AAON Selects Lower GWP R-454B to Replace R-410A in its Product Lines

November 30, 2022

AAON Inc., announced that it has selected the lower GWP R-454B refrigerant, replacing R-410A in its products.

Chemours Promotes R-454B as an R-410A Refrigerant Replacement

The new refrigerant was selected by Carrier for some of its ducted offerings

Joanna R. Turpin

February 18, 2019

This year, the company was particularly excited to talk about one of its more recent and significant product milestones, R-454B, which will be sold commercially by Chemours as Opteon™ XL41. The new replacement for R-410A was recently selected by Carrier for its residential and light commercial ducted a/c equipment.

Carrier Selects North American Replacement for R-410A

December 30, 2018

The selection of R-454B enables Carrier to achieve its exacting performance standards, while exceeding the anticipated requirements of future regulations.

What’s the Latest with R-410A?

What was once an alternative refrigerant is now an industry mainstay

John Tomczyk

July 3, 2017

R-410A entered the scene as the replacement HFC-based, binary refrigerant blend for R-22 in “new” light commercial and residential air conditioning and heat pump applications.

Is R-410A Here to Stay?

In a world of phaseouts and phasedowns, R-410A seems safe – for now

Ron Rajecki

March 13, 2017

The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has not given any indication that it will target R-410A in residential applications, and under the Trump administration, the agency may perhaps be less aggressive than it was under the Obama administration and, therefore, less likely to push for additional refrigerant phasedowns.

DiversiTech Corp.: Leak Sealant

February 27, 2017

This refrigerant leak sealant features a triple-power sealant that installs in just seconds. It features a push-button product flow valve that does not require a propellant or other such tools, thereby eliminating the need for technicians to carry multiple items, such as manifold gauges, caulking guns, screw drivers, and refrigerant hoses.

Diversified Pure Chem Launches R-410A Buyback Program

Reclaiming market-staple R-410A ‘makes good business sense’

November 30, 2015

Diversified Pure Chem (DPC) has launched a nationwide initiative to purchase recovered R-410A. Through this program, DPC reimburses HVACR professionals based on the refrigerant’s weight and purity, and issues a payment within 30 days of receiving the gas.