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New Year Ushers In Start Of HFC Phasedown

Starting January 1, there is a 10% production cut of HFC refrigerants

January 13, 2022

Beginning this year, the production of HFC refrigerants will be reduced by 10%, while a steeper cut comes in 2024, when production must be reduced to 60% of the baseline established by the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA).

Troubleshooting Pressure Transducers

Techs must understand how to service refrigeration systems with electronic controls

Joe Marchese

January 5, 2022

As more refrigeration systems incorporate electronic controls into their design, it is important for technicians to be able to troubleshoot these electronic devices, such as the pressure transducer.

New ‘Jelly Ice Cube’ Could Transform Cold Storage

UC Davis researchers develop ice cube that doesn’t melt or grow mold

January 4, 2022

Researchers at the University of California, Davis, have developed a new type of cooling cube that could revolutionize how food is kept cold and shipped fresh without relying on ice or traditional cooling packs.

EPA’s Cylinder Ban Comes Under Fire From HVAC Industry

Critics say the disposable refrigerant cylinder ban increases costs and poses safety risks for technicians

Joanna R. Turpin

January 4, 2022

EPA’s final rule on the AIM Act included a ban on non-refillable refrigerant cylinders starting in 2025. Several industry associations and a cylinder manufacturer have filed petitions to overturn the ban.

New Year Marks Start of HFC Phasedown In U.S.

R-410A could be phased out in new equipment as soon as 2025

Joanna R. Turpin

January 2, 2022

Welcome to the first stage of the HFC phasedown as mandated by the AIM Act. As of January 1, 2022, the production of HFC refrigerants has been reduced by 10%.

DunAn Environment Selects R-466A

Honeywell’s replacement for R-410A is a lower-GWP refrigerant

December 31, 2021

Honeywell announced Zhejiang DunAn Artificial Environment Co., Ltd. will assist in driving the HVAC industry transition to Solstice® N41 (R-466A) by developing their product line of HVAC components as compatible.

The Top HVACR Articles of 2021

One again, the COVID pandemic/supply chain issues and refrigerant transition were the most popular

December 30, 2021

The more things change… the more they stay the same. The ACHR NEWS released its list of the most popular articles posted in 2021.

Refrigerant Overcharge Can Result in Serious Problems

Inexperienced techs often add refrigerant before verifying the problem with a system

John Tomczyk

December 26, 2021

Inexperienced service technicians have a tendency to add refrigerant to a troubled system in order to remedy a problem. Because of this, many systems are operating with an overcharge of refrigerant.