When a contractor suggests installing equipment that still uses last year’s refrigerant, you are not just choosing a model ...

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 refrigerant rules changing around 2025 are often framed as a simple bump in new system prices, but the real story runs ...

Last month we discussed the importance of using the proper filter-drier in an air conditioning system that uses R-410A. This month we will take a look at other service practices that can affect the ...

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 ...

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.