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 ...

The Cincinnati-based grocer will spend about $100 million over the next three years to cut down on coolant leaks from ...

When it comes to adding refrigerant to a refrigeration system, there are several different methods a technician can use to determine the correct amount needed. The preferred method will typically ...

With the U.S. phasing down the production of HFCs per the AIM Act, significant pressure is being put on the HVACR industry to properly manage these refrigerants in order to prevent shortages. In large ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

The very first air conditioning system available from the automotive factory was found in the 1940 Packard and was called the "weather conditioner," among other names. It utilized R12 and, while ...

BOWLING GREEN, OH / ACCESS Newswire / March 31, 2025 / A-Gas, a world leader in environmentally responsible lifecycle refrigerant and fire suppressant management, acquired Refrigerant Services Inc.