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Items Tagged with 'refrigerant leaks'

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Refrigerant Leaks at Startup: Identifying and Preventing Common Issues

Extra precautions, like dry nitrogen pressure checks, can prevent major issues
ACCA (Air Conditioning Contractors of America)
July 16, 2026

Leaks may not cause sudden failure in a system, but they can lead to poor system performance and damage. HVACR experts share what you need to know. 


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Leak Rules Tighten as Threshold Drops to 15 Pounds

Federal changes and state rules are positioning contractors to take the lead in refrigerant management
Adam Dykstra
Adam Dykstra
June 10, 2026

Federal leak rules now reach smaller systems, while state requirements add complexity — allowing contractors to turn refrigerant management into a revenue-generating service offering. 


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Kroger to Spend $100 Million to Reduce Refrigerant Leaks

DOJ says grocer failed to promptly repair R-22 leaks for almost 10 years
The ACHR NEWS Editorial Staff
May 28, 2026

Kroger will spend $100 million to reduce refrigerant leaks and replace hundreds of systems under a proposed DOJ settlement over alleged Clean Air Act violations.


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Danfoss Climate Solutions Opens Commercial Refrigeration Testing Lab in Tallahassee

The ACHR NEWS Editorial Staff
December 14, 2025

Since its opening in 2017, the ADC in Tallahassee has worked with customers to develop and test new HVAC/R products and solutions, with the ability to simulate a variety of environmental and operational conditions.


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Proactive Refrigerant Leak Detection Helps Protect Profits

Leaks are expensive and can reduce the energy efficiency of refrigeration systems
Marion Lazzarotto Ming Yong
December 1, 2025

By proactively detecting and repairing leaks, operators can cut operating costs, extend equipment life, and stay ahead of both maintenance and compliance requirements.


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How HVACR Businesses Can Prepare for the EPA's 2026 Refrigerant Tracking Shift

October 1, 2025
Starting January 1, 2026, the EPA will lower the refrigerant charge threshold for leak monitoring and compliance. FMHero offers automated tracking, documentation, and leak monitoring to help companies meet these new requirements efficiently and stay compliant moving forward.
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First A2L Ice Rink Installed in Canada

The modular design of the new R-454A system increases energy efficiency and reliability
June 30, 2025

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


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HVAC Tech Loses Most of Hands in Explosion, Awarded $75 Million

Tech grabbed line to stop refrigerant from spraying on customers
Hannah Belloli
Hannah Belloli-Oster
June 26, 2025

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. 


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Detect and Protect: Everything Techs Need to Know About RDSs

Manufacturers offer resources and guidance on refrigerant detection systems
Joanna Turpin
Joanna R. Turpin
December 16, 2024
Starting in 2025, most new comfort cooling systems will use lower-GWP, mildly flammable refrigerants, which include a safety feature called the refrigerant detection system (RDS), which detects leaks and can be factory or field installed.
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Posifa A2L Refrigerant Leak Sensor Achieves Intertek Certification

The ACHR NEWS Editorial Staff
December 8, 2024

The Intertek certification verifies that the device meets the safety and performance requirements for refrigerant detection systems outlined in Annex LL of UL 60335-2-40:2022 Ed. 4 and CSA C22.2#60335-2-40:2022 Ed. 4. 


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