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Hisense Chooses Honeywell Refrigerant for its A/C Units

Use of lower-GWP Solstice refrigerant a response to HFC phasedown

April 23, 2024

The integration of Honeywell’s Solstice refrigerant into Hisense units comes amidst the recent increase in legislative mandates across the country to reduce the use of high-GWP HFCs in response to the growing global emphasis on addressing climate change.

Bosch, Honeywell Collaborate on Refrigerant Transition

The ACHR NEWS Editorial Staff

April 18, 2024

Bosch’s newest line of heat pumps will incorporate Honeywell’s Solstice low-GWP refrigerant, and Bosch technicians will be trained in the safe maintenance and installation of the next-generation low-GWP solutions.

A2L Refrigerant Transition - Fact or Fiction - Flammability

How Contractors Can Mitigate the Risk of Ignition When Working with A2L Refrigerants

A2L Refrigerant Transition: Fact or Fiction? Episode 2

Kyle Gargaro

April 17, 2024

In the second installment of this series, the topic of flammability is addressed. We ask Chemours technical trainer Don Gillis what steps contractors should take to mitigate the risk of ignition when working with A2L refrigerants.

Trane Begins Releasing R-454B-Compliant Equipment

Company is also changing the way it classifies products for consumers

The ACHR NEWS Editorial Staff

April 16, 2024

The product classification changes are aimed at helping consumers better understand Trane’s new models as it begins converting most of its new residential products to enable them to use R-454B refrigerant rather than R-410A.

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New York’s Proposed HFC Rules Face Heat from Critics

Some say the draft regulation could leave the state without air conditioning or refrigeration

Joanna R. Turpin

April 1, 2024

Supporters believe New York's proposed HFC rules combat climate change, but critics worry they are too aggressive and could leave residents without access to HVACR systems.

Keep An Eye On Other Regulations This Year

The refrigerant transition is important, but there are other rules to be aware of

Joanna R. Turpin

March 30, 2024

While refrigerant regulations are important, there are other rules and regulations being implemented that HVACR contractors need to understand.

HARDI's New AI Feature Helps With Refrigerant Transition

The ACHR NEWS Editorial Staff

March 27, 2024

AskA2L is an interactive chat that employs AI to find accurate, real-time guidance on the transition.

A2L Refrigerant Transition - Fact or Fiction - Recover and Recycle

How Contractors Can Safely Recover and Recycle A2L Refrigerants

A2L Refrigerant Transition: Fact or Fiction? Episode 1

Kyle Gargaro

March 27, 2024

In the first installment in this series, we talk with Don Gillis who is a technical trainer with Chemours. Gillis travels the country providing top-notch training on the refrigerant transition. We ask Gillis how contractors can safely recover and recycle A2L refrigerants.

The Future of Refrigerant Reclamation

Recovery, refining of HFC refrigerants vital for the HVAC industry, distributors told

Matt Jachman

March 27, 2024

The reclamation of HFC refrigerants is now essential so that existing HVAC systems, and systems that can be sold through 2025, can be serviced for the next couple of decades.

Distributors Roundtable: HVACR Wholesalers Talk Refrigerant Transition, Heat Pump Sales, AI, and More

Matt Jachman

March 24, 2024

We asked four HVACR distribution executives for their thoughts on a variety of topics impacting a rapidly changing industry. Here’s what they had to say.