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Less R-410A, Higher Equipment Prices

An HVAC Minute Video Update: November 27, 2024

Hannah Belloli-Oster

November 27, 2024

As inventory for R-410A decreases, HVAC equipment prices keep rising.

EPA Targets Refrigerant Leaks, Cylinder Disposal, and More

New regulations focus on how to better manage, recycle, and reuse HFCs

Joanna R. Turpin

November 25, 2024

The EPA recently issued a final rule aimed at improving the management, recycling, and reuse of HFCs under the AIM Act.

Equipment Prices Keep Rising, as R-410A Inventory Decreases

OEMs report that finding R-410A systems could prove challenging

Joanna R. Turpin

November 18, 2024

HVAC system prices have surged over recent years, and manufacturers plan to increase them even more next year. Contractors worry that customers may not be able to afford the new units.

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A2L Refrigerant Update from the International Code Council

New HVAC equipment regulations go into effect at the end of this year

Jim Cika

November 14, 2024

EPA’s Technology Transitions program goes into effect January 1, 2025, and will restrict the use of high-GWP HFC refrigerants in air conditioning and heat pump products and equipment.

Distributor’s Gamble on VRF Technology Continues Paying Off 3 Decades Later

Ahead of the curve

David Heckler

November 11, 2024

A visit to an ASHRAE event 30-plus years ago introduced David Heckler to VRF technology, and the distributor was won over. VRF systems now make up about half of his company’s business.

Women in HVACR Shine Bright in the Lone Star State

Members gathered in Dallas to learn about issues such as the refrigerant transition

Joanna R. Turpin

November 7, 2024

The recent Women in HVACR conference offered sessions aimed at advancing attendees' knowledge on industry topics such as the refrigerant transition, as well as building their leadership skills.

New Program Designed to Train Next-Gen Refrigeration Techs

NASRC also announces two free training opportunities on natural refrigerant technologies

November 5, 2024

NASRC has launched a workforce development program that focuses on recruitment, training, and retention, in order to combat the critical shortage of refrigeration technicians.

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Preparing for the Annual HFC Audit Requirement

EPA requires third-party auditing of HFC producers, reclaimers, and other regulated entities

Justin Gibert CIA

November 5, 2024

Annual HFC inventory reports are required to be audited by a CPA to ensure compliance, and regulated entities should understand what to anticipate for the 2024 compliance period.

Chillventa 2024: CO₂ Heat Pumps Take Center Stage

R-744 continues to demonstrate its versatility on one of the industry’s grandest stages

Herb Woerpel

November 4, 2024

Chillventa 2024, held Oct. 13-15 in Nuremberg, Germany, showcased some of the world’s most innovative technologies to more than 33,000 attendees from 49 countries. Through more than 250 presentations, visitors were privy to the latest developments driving innovation throughout the HVAC industry.