The switch to A2L refrigerants directly impacts homeowners’ HVAC systems, but many may be scratching their heads as to how—and wondering what refrigerants are in the first place, let alone the A2L kind.
So, listen up, homeowners: Here’s everything to know about what refrigerants are and what the new regulations mean for your home.
What are refrigerants?
Refrigerants are a key part of the cooling process in an HVAC system.
The HVAC industry’s switch to A2L refrigerants on January 1, 2025, will be here before we know it.
Here Allison Skidd, Director of Global Regulatory Affairs, explains what to know about A2L refrigerants and the new refrigeration standards, as well as how contractors can prepare.
What is the new refrigerant regulation that goes into effect January 1, 2025?
On October 24, 2023, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) published the final rule under the American Innovation and Manufacturing Act (AIM) that sets global warming potential (GWP) limits for air conditioning.
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