A2Ls and Mixing Refrigerants: Addressing Supply Chain Issues
Manufacturers of the new HVAC systems have done a good job preparing for the transition to A2Ls. However, manufacturers of the R454B refrigerant and the canisters used to transport R454B and R32 refrigerants fell short in preparing for the increased demand for the A2L refrigerants.

The past few months have been filled with turmoil for the Heating, Ventilation and air conditioning (HVAC) industry as supply chain issues have interfered with the rollout of new air-conditioning…