Articles Tagged with ''Refrigerant Shortage''

HVAC manufacturers warn of a residential sales slowdown this fall, due to refrigerant shortages, mild weather, and cautious homeowners 

Contractors may just be getting used to R-454B and R-32, but manufacturers are already eyeing the next generation of ultra-low-GWP refrigerants.

A refrigerant shortage, tariffs, and IRA uncertainty combined to create a turbulent summer, highlighting the urgent need for better planning and coordination across the HVAC industry.

Warehouse teams need to be nimble, and communicate often, to operate best in times like these, according to several HVACR distribution professionals. 

R-454B prices have skyrocketed 700% — and for contractors struggling to find supply, geothermal systems are beginning to stand out. 

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.  

Short on R-454B? Don’t risk mixing refrigerants — doing so could jeopardize safety, system performance, and your reputation.

“We’re taking practical steps to support our customers during the current R-454B cylinder shortage,” said Lennox Home Comfort Solutions president Sarah Martin.

The R-454B shortage has caught much of the HVAC industry off guard. Here's how contractors can make the best of a tough situation.