The HVACR industry is in the thick of a major refrigerant transition — and R-454B is suddenly in short supply. Why is one new refrigerant hard to find while another isn’t? What can contractors do when demand is surging, supply is tight, and customers are sweltering? Here, experts break down the manufacturing missteps, shifting pressures, and real-world solutions.
Today’s advanced electronic control solutions provide A2L compliance, as well as a simplified, continuously monitored solution for operators and technicians.
As HVACR distributors across the U.S. brace for the busy summer months, a critical shortage of R-454B refrigerant cylinders is creating mounting challenges.
Technology transitions can be scary, but refrigeration manufacturers have made it easier by offering evaporators that can work with either an A1 or an A2L refrigerant.
Mixing refrigerants in an R-454B system may seem harmless, but it can compromise system performance, void warranties, and create serious safety and reliability risks.