A federal rule mandating the use of certain refrigerants has substantially boosted the price of air conditioning and ...

The HVAC industry has undergone a significant transformation over the past few years. Environmental regulations have pushed manufacturers toward more eco-friendly refrigerants, many of which happen to ...

Air conditioner explosions are rare but deadly. Recent incidents highlight the risks. Pressure buildup and flammable refrigerants are key causes. Faulty parts and unsafe practices contribute. A ...

NORTHAMPTON, MA / ACCESS Newswire / August 25, 2025 / Every few decades, the HVAC industry undergoes a shift that redefines how we heat and cool our homes and businesses in the United States. Now ...

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.

Refrigerants with low global warming potential are more sustainable for the planet, but often more flammable than traditional HFCs. UL Solutions’ Zhongshan laboratory is addressing safety concerns ...

Until recently, carbon dioxide had been a strong candidate to displace hydrofluorocarbon (HFC)-134a as the refrigerant of choice for a new generation of automotive air conditioners. HFC-134a has a ...

The new year will ring in new “green” requirements from the Environmental Protection Agency for heating and air conditioning units that threaten to raise prices and, for the first time, require ...

Could the refrigerator in your home be a ticking time bomb? Modern refrigerators now use a refrigerant that is considered highly flammable. Social media trends have more people keeping make-up that ...

A central Florida appliance expert believes some of the refrigerators in our homes could be ticking timebombs. Do you have a consumer complaint or need help from Jeff Deal and Action 9? Click the ...

A new EPA rule will effectively ban the current standard refrigerant for home air conditioners and heat pumps starting New Year’s Day 2025. That refrigerant is being banned because of its excessive ...