What’s happening with the refrigerant blend hydrofluorocarbon (HFC)-410A (R-410A)? To answer that question, let’s start with a little background. Hydrochlorofluorocarbon (HCFC)-22, also known as R-22, ...

The big push is on to replace R-22 unitary air conditioners and heat pumps, and it looks like the industry has really and truly decided that R-410A systems are “it.” This article offers an overview of ...

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 to ...

Your air conditioner is not suddenly obsolete in 2026, but the rules around what goes inside it are changing fast. Whether you can keep repairing the system you have now largely comes down to which ...

During an air conditioning tune-up or even a new system installation, you may hear words like Puron, Freon, R-22 or R-410A. These are the technical and brand names of widely used refrigerants found in ...

SHREVEPORT, La. - Homeowners should be aware of a new change with their HVAC systems beginning Dec. 1. The EPA is tasked with phasing out potent greenhouse gases which means new HVAC systems will no ...

As of January 1, 2025, the EPA’s new HVAC refrigerant regulations are officially in effect,and they’re already changing the way heating and cooling systems are manufactured, serviced, and replaced.