Major changes are coming for the heating and cooling business! Cooling systems transitioning from R-410a to newer refrigerants like R-454B refrigerant and R-32 refrigerant will be coming in 2025. These new coolants are engineered to be more beneficial to the environment and meet new regulations about global warming. But what does that mean for your current HVAC system and upcoming services?
This shift will reduce the environmental impact of our air conditioning systems. Beginning in 2025, new AC systems will utilize new class of refrigerants that more closely match with climate goals. If you're contemplating getting an AC replacement soon, this is the ideal time to investigate how these changes can influence your home's comfort.
Why Is R-410a Refrigerant Being Phased Out by New Regulations?
For a long time, R-410a was the standard refrigerant for residential air conditioners because of its effectiveness. But studies revealed that R-410a still contributes to global warming. Because of this, the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) implemented a plan back in 2021. The industry will progressively discontinue R-410a to introduce refrigerants that are more environmentally friendly.
The HVAC industry has made transitions like this before. When the industry switched from using R-22 (commonly called Freon) to R-410a, homeowners like you had to adjust. And just like then, this change will affect how systems are constructed as well as the best practices for