Refrigerants

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Temporary supply chain friction is being weaponized to sabotage a domestic policy that protects American jobs, technology, and economic leadership.

HVACR contractors must be informed about natural refrigerants such as CO₂ and ammonia in order to help clients meet regulatory mandates and sustainability goals.

House Republicans are asking EPA to reconsider the HFC Management Rule, noting that it will hurt small businesses and have minimal environmental benefit.

Choosing the right refrigeration system isn’t one-size-fits-all — it requires a careful look at performance, cost, and the unique demands of each project. 

Collaboration and teamwork led to the successful design and installation of Canada’s first ice rink to use an A2L refrigerant.  

Researchers at Johns Hopkins have developed a new energy-efficient technology that is an alternative to traditional compressor-based refrigeration. 

According to the lawsuit complaint, Brian Mierendorf, 37, was asked to service the refrigeration lines within a Kroger in Michigan. The lawsuit stated that during maintenance, a refrigeration line began spraying liquid refrigerant into the store. 

The HVACR industry is in the thick of a major refrigerant transition — and R-454B is suddenly in short supply. Why is one new refrigerant hard to find while another isn’t? What can contractors do when demand is surging, supply is tight, and customers are sweltering? Here, experts break down the manufacturing missteps, shifting pressures, and real-world solutions.