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New Year Marks Start of HFC Phasedown In U.S.

R-410A could be phased out in new equipment as soon as 2025

January 2, 2022

Welcome to the first stage of the HFC phasedown as mandated by the AIM Act. As of January 1, 2022, the production of HFC refrigerants has been reduced by 10%.

DunAn Environment Selects R-466A

Honeywell’s replacement for R-410A is a lower-GWP refrigerant

December 31, 2021

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Honeywell announced Zhejiang DunAn Artificial Environment Co., Ltd. will assist in driving the HVAC industry transition to Solstice® N41 (R-466A) by developing their product line of HVAC components as compatible.

The Top HVACR Articles of 2021

One again, the COVID pandemic/supply chain issues and refrigerant transition were the most popular

December 30, 2021

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The more things change… the more they stay the same. The ACHR NEWS released its list of the most popular articles posted in 2021.

Refrigerant Overcharge Can Result in Serious Problems

Inexperienced techs often add refrigerant before verifying the problem with a system

John Tomczyk

December 26, 2021

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Inexperienced service technicians have a tendency to add refrigerant to a troubled system in order to remedy a problem. Because of this, many systems are operating with an overcharge of refrigerant.

HARDI Files Lawsuit Against EPA

Petition to review overreach in final allocation rule

December 3, 2021

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HARDI has filed a petition for judicial review in the United States Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia against the EPA.

Small Stores May Struggle With Refrigerant Transition

HFC phasedown could end up hurting independent grocers – and their customers

Joanna R. Turpin

November 30, 2021

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The HFC phasedown is designed to create an economic supply imbalance with demand.

The 3-4-5 Rule for Walk-In Coolers And Freezers

The box must remain square or else the panels will not fit together

Joe Marchese

November 29, 2021

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During the installation of a new walk-in cooler or freezer, it is imperative the box remain square and level during the assembly of its panels.

The Cold Truth About HFC Phasedowns

Jordan Smith

November 23, 2021

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The HVACR industry must understand that the HFC “phasedown” is not the same as the “phaseout” that our industry experienced for CFCs and HCFCs.

Reducing Refrigerant Leaks Is Industry Concern

Research details where leaks are usually located in refrigeration systems

Joanna R. Turpin

November 22, 2021

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In its recent online summit, the NASRC offered details on common sources of refrigerant leaks and what causes them to occur.

Worthington Industries Requests EPA Repeal Ban On Non-Refillable Cylinders

November 19, 2021

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Worthington Industries, Inc. announced that it has filed a petition for partial administrative reconsideration with the EPA regarding the ban on non-refillable cylinders.