Articles Tagged with ''refrigerant management''

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.

Carrier is securing additional R-454B volume to improve lead times, redirecting product shipments from internal use to distribution, and partnering with distributors to prioritize Carrier’s needs and manage allocations.

ACCA's R-454B Resource Center includes a regularly updated FAQ section, guidance from manufacturers and suppliers, and free training for ACCA members on the safe handling of A2L refrigerants.

A breakthrough HVAC innovation dramatically reduces energy consumption, eliminates refrigerants, and offers a sustainable solution for efficient building cooling and heating.

Hasty policy decisions could threaten what has, up until now, been a successful refrigerant transition.

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. 

Every pound of refrigerant lost through leakage isn’t just expensive — it may soon be irreplaceable. 

Trane is temporarily increasing the pre-charge of R-454B refrigerant in split systems due to supply issues with 20-pound cylinders that have limited the availability of the refrigerant to contractors.

In their Q1 2025 earnings reports, Trane, Carrier, and Lennox touched on the current shortage of R-454B, as well as how tariffs could affect the price of HVAC equipment.