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The geothermal tax credit is ending — but a new opportunity is just beginning. 

EPA’s Lee Zeldin has criticized the Technology Transitions rule, drawing concern from HVACR groups over compliance deadlines and added uncertainty.

These residential products can clean the air, kill contaminants, regulate humidity, and introduce fresh air into ducted HVAC systems. 

A supply shortage led one tech to charge an R-454B unit with R-410A. The result: no cooling, high pressures, and an expensive mistake in the making.

Almost two-thirds of commercial contracting executives reported stable or growing revenue at their companies, and 53% said they were optimistic about the market going forward. The survey also looked at market headwinds. 

HVAC and sheet metal contractors now face higher costs, more paperwork, and sweeping supply chain uncertainty as over 400 new categories fall under Section 232 restrictions.

Rooftop service is never convenient, but always put safety first and plan ahead to reduce trips up and down the ladder. 

Customers can place orders with no minimum quantity, no maximum quantity (orders exceeding 5,000 units may require additional lead time), and no requirement to have orders bundled with other refrigerants.

A2L refrigerants are gaining ground, but uneven code adoption nationwide is leaving HVACR pros to navigate a maze of shifting rules.