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Women in HVACR Shine Bright in the Lone Star State

Members gathered in Dallas to learn about issues such as the refrigerant transition

November 7, 2024

The recent Women in HVACR conference offered sessions aimed at advancing attendees' knowledge on industry topics such as the refrigerant transition, as well as building their leadership skills.

A2L Refrigerant Storage Requirements

A2L Refrigerant Transition: Fact or Fiction? Episode 7

Kyle Gargaro

November 2, 2024

In the seventh installment of this series, we ask if there are any special storage requirements for A2L refrigerants.

Zonefirst Offers A2L-Compatible Solutions

October 18, 2024

Zonefirst’s solutions ensure safe and efficient performance for residential and commercial A2L systems, the company said in a press release.

New Course Details Working With Low-GWP Refrigerants

The ACHR NEWS Editorial Staff

October 15, 2024

The course is aimed at educating the HVAC industry on low-GWP refrigerants and the advanced equipment designed to utilize them.

A2L Flammability Levels

A2L Refrigerant Transition: Fact or Fiction? Episode 6

Kyle Gargaro

October 5, 2024

In the sixth installment of this series, we ask if A2L refrigerants are as flammable as propane or hydrocarbons.

HVAC Q&A Episode 3: What Contractors Need To Know About RDS Field Installs

Maria Taylor

October 3, 2024

Since A2L refrigerants are designated as mildly flammable, safety features like refrigerant detection systems (RDSs) are being incorporated into new residential/light commercial ducted split systems that contain more than 4 pounds of A2L refrigerant. Here’s what HVAC technicians need to know about installing those RDS in the field.

AI and 'Ask A2L'

New artificial intelligence tool helps HVACR distributors with refrigerant transition

Matt Jachman

September 19, 2024

Artificial intelligence and HARDI’s new AI tool were big topics during the group’s recent Focus conference in Dallas, Texas.

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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.

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The Benefits and Impacts of A2L Refrigerants

HVACR OEMs, distributors, and contractors will all be affected by refrigerant transition

Matt Lattanzi

August 30, 2024

The transition to A2L refrigerants will offer benefits to the environment, as well as business challenges for HVACR OEMs, distributors, and contractors.

Carlyle Compressors Variable-Speed 06M Compressor

Changing Compressor Technology

The transition to A2L refrigerants means a compressor transition too

Matt Jachman

August 30, 2024

The move to A2L refrigerants means compressors in new a/c and heat pump systems will have different features than older models. Three compressor manufacturers say they’re prepared.