Refrigerants - Articles - Page 13

R-454B Shortage Creates Challenges for Distributors

Supply chain issues have resulted in a growing backlog of the A2L refrigerant

April 28, 2025

As the R-454B shortage continues, distributors are adjusting inventory strategies and trying to secure enough of the refrigerant to support contractors this cooling season.

HVAC Q&A Episode 9: Tools for Working With A2Ls

Maria Taylor

April 24, 2025

Tool manufacturers explain the broad categories of tools that might need an update to comply with new A2L refrigerant systems: leak detectors, manifolds, vacuum pumps, recovery machines, and gauges that can sense R-454B.

FROSTlines

Flattening the CO2 Learning Curve

Understanding key differences between CO₂ and HFC refrigeration systems

Andre Patenaude

April 19, 2025

As CO2 refrigeration gains traction, industry advancements are simplifying adoption and refining best practices in order to flatten the learning curve for these systems.

Honeywell Announces 42% Surcharge on R-454B

More bad news for contractors already bracing for a shortage of the new A2L refrigerant

Joanna R. Turpin

April 17, 2025

More bad news for contractors as Honeywell significantly hikes the cost of R-454B, citing increased demand, rising raw material costs, and anticipated tariffs.

How Smarter CO₂ Refrigeration Suction Superheat Could Cut Energy Costs in Supermarkets

Herb Woerpel

April 14, 2025

With new equipment hitting the market, contractors now need to know how to ensure it’s efficient.

FROSTlines

 Researchers Ask, 'Are New Refrigerants Safe?'

Australian scientists are working to understand the environmental impacts of HFOs

Lilly Matson

April 1, 2025

New Australian research is casting doubt on the long-term safety of HFO refrigerants. Are they as environmentally friendly as we thought?

FROSTlines

Beyond HFCs: The Advantages of CO2 Refrigeration

Transitioning to CO2 can lead to a greener, more cost-effective operation

Bill Carr

March 31, 2025

The HFC phasedown is set to drive shortages of popular refrigerants like R-404A and R-507A, positioning CO2 as a compelling alternative.

FROSTlines

University of Kansas Receives $26M for Refrigerant Research

The University is partnering with Chemours to create a circular refrigerant economy

Charles Allgood, Ph.D

Mark B. Shiflett

March 31, 2025

KU's EARTH is conducting groundbreaking research that tackles technical, environmental, and economic challenges head-on to build a sustainable, circular refrigerant economy.