A refrigerant blend is two or more refrigerants mixed together to form a new refrigerant. All 400 Series refrigerants (e.g., R-404A, R-448A, R-449A) are classified as blended refrigerants. One of the ...

New refrigerants and commercial refrigeration equipment showed how lower-GWP options, reclaimed programs, and redesigned systems are adapting to regulatory and performance demands.

The air conditioning industry is navigating an accelerated transition away from high global warming potential (GWP) ...

Refrigerant poisoning is a medical emergency that requires quick treatment. Contact your local emergency number or poison control center for help. Refrigerant poisoning happens when someone is exposed ...

KNOXVILLE, Tenn. — A federal law aimed at addressing climate change is impacting HVAC companies. The American Innovation and Manufacturing or "AIM" Act requires companies to use a new type of ...

As useful as refrigerators and air conditioners are, the gases they use as refrigerants can leak into the atmosphere and become major contributors to climate change. Now engineers at Harvard have ...

Ginny Bartolone began writing DIY and home improvement guides nearly 10 years ago, covering everything from energy-efficient appliances to cracked foundations. Whether she's compiling cost information ...

EPA has again revised standards for refrigerant used in vehicles. R-12 refrigerant (aka “Freon”) was the go-to coolant for more than 50 years. Then it was discovered that chlorine atoms in escaped ...

There perhaps is nothing more uncomfortable than being in a car on a hot summer day with warm air blowing out of the vents when the air-conditioning system is turned on. This could be occurring ...

As reported on News Center 7 Daybreak, Some repair companies won’t work on most fridges because of the potential explosion risk posed by a highly common refrigerant. Lenore Satterwaite told our sister ...

Sylacauga, AL / Syndication Cloud / March 14, 2026 / Engle Services Living in tornado-prone areas means preparing for ...