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What Homeowners Should Know About HVAC Refrigerants

May 15, 2026

A major shift occurred in the HVAC industry on January 1, 2025, and most homeowners are likely unaware of the change. U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) regulations required manufacturers to transition to refrigerants with lower global warming potential (GWP). That meant newly manufactured heat pumps and air conditioners could no longer use R-410A, a refrigerant…