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Everything You Want To Know About R-32

Nathan Walker and Philip Johnston talk about some of the technical aspects of R-32

November 13, 2020

Nathan Walker (right) of Goodman Mfg. and Philip Johnston (left) of Daikin Applied talk with The NEWS about some of the technical aspects of R-32.

An HVAC Technician’s Guide To R-32

Daikin, Goodman, and Amana brands plan to replace R-410A with R-32 in their comfort cooling products

Joanna R. Turpin

November 12, 2020

Change is coming once again to the HVACR industry, as there is a growing movement to transition from R-410A to lower-GWP refrigerants.

ACCA President Bart James and the 2020 Election

He discusses the election, refrigerant transition, ACCA meeting, and more

November 4, 2020

The ACHR NEWS speaks with ACCA president and CEO Bart James.

CARB Evaluating OEM Request To Extend HFC Deadline

Public encouraged to submit comments over proposed amendments by Dec. 7

November 3, 2020

The California Air Resources (CARB) Board will conduct a public hearing (likely remote) on December 10 at 9 a.m.

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The Burning Issues Involving A2L Refrigerants

Mildly flammable designation sparks concern over safety

Joanna R. Turpin

November 2, 2020

The HVACR industry will likely soon be in the midst of another refrigerant change, which is causing a bit of unease amongst some.

ComStar’s nonflammable (A1) alternative RS-53, also known as R-470A.

Nonflammable Alternatives to R-410A

Several A1 refrigerant solutions are available for comfort cooling applications

Joanna R. Turpin

October 14, 2020

There are several nonflammable (A1) alternatives to R-410A available that are designed to be used in a variety of residential and commercial cooling equipment.

New York Finalizes Regulations To Phase Down HFCs

Rule will ban the use of certain HFCs in refrigeration and a/c equipment

October 6, 2020

Governor Andrew M. Cuomo recently announced that new regulations have been finalized to significantly reduce the use of HFCs in New York State.

When Dealing With Refrigerants, Change Sucks but Evolution is Harder

Read the refrigerant information carefully

Mike Murphy

September 27, 2020

Who is to say where this industry ends up regarding new refrigerant technologies? This is an evolving situation.

NASRC, ESCO Group Aim to Make CO2 Training Mainstream

New refrigeration curriculum for trade schools will graduate technicians skilled in natural refrigerants

Maria Taylor

September 16, 2020

When it comes to recruiting young talent to the HVACR industry, Morgan Smith thinks natural refrigerants are key.

Manufacturers Ask CARB to Extend Air Conditioning Deadline

Under current regulation, new a/c equipment must have a GWP limit of 750 by 2023

Joanna R. Turpin

August 4, 2020

CARB is proposing a GWP limit of 150 for new stationary refrigeration systems containing more than 50 pounds of refrigerant, starting on Jan. 1, 2022.