R-454B, with a global warming potential of 466, has been adopted by major HVAC manufacturers as the standard replacement for R-410A, Aristotle Air said, adding that the EPA's mandate sparked a "surge" ...

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While R-410A had a GWP of 2,088, R-454B clocks in at just 466,making it a much more environmentally friendly option. However, this change doesn’t come without cost.

With the phasedown of R-410A refrigerant starting Jan. 1, 2025, the residential HVAC market will see some big changes in the coming years. As part of the technology transition, newly purchased and ...

A: The Environmental Protection Agency is mandating a transition away from the current R-410A refrigerant. This transition will affect homeowners in their decision-making process when it is time ...

Hudson Technologies partners with RMI to launch pivotal report comparing the climate impact of R-410A refrigerant reclamation to the manufacture of virgin refrigerants. WOODCLIFF LAKE, N.J., Sept.

Homeowners looking to install or repair their air conditioning units may face a costly surprise. Here's what to know.

At the start of the year, the U.S. government rolled out a new environmental mandate, requiring technicians to switch from the standard 410A refrigerant to an eco-friendlier option called R-454B.

But the law allows retailers to sell air conditioning units that still use R-410A refrigerants until January 2026. "So, if a homeowner is considering a new AC unit this summer, they will need to ...