HVAC

What to Know About A2L Refrigerants, From Regulatory Expert Allison Skidd

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.

Home Heating and Cooling Insights: Heat Pump Myths Debunked

When it comes to what makes a house feel like a home, there are many systems running behind the scenes to ensure your comfort, health, and safety. But how much do you know about these workhorses of the house? For example: the heat pump. Offering an energy-efficient alternative to furnaces and air conditioners, heat pumps use the refrigeration cycle to move heat from the outside in, or the inside out, keeping your home at the perfect temperature.