Arkansas HVACR NewsMagazine May 2025 Issue

HVACR NewsMagazine May 2025

State National Chapter News

whole new system is installed it must use lower-GWP refrigerant. Question: Can I replace the condensing unit and replace the indoor coil at a later time? Answer: Yes. Systems may be repaired over time. Factors for homeowners to consider when deciding to repair or transition to a new system using a lower GWP refrigerant include availability of components, energy efficiency, and total maintenance costs. Manufacturer Questions on Residential Air Conditioner Split Systems” Question: Can I manufacture residential air conditioner condensing units designed to use R-410A after January 1, 2025? Answer: Yes. All parts of an R-410A residential air conditioning unit (e.g., inside unit, outside unit, line-sets) can continue to be manufactured. Specified components (i.e., condensing units, condensers, compressors, evaporator units, and evaporators) manufactured with R-410A after January 1, 2025, must be clearly labeled noting that the component may be used “for servicing existing equipment only”. Question: Is there a date when I can no longer sell condensing units designed to use R-410A? Answer: No. Components are not subject to the prohibitions on sale, distribution, and export. Can I sell residential air conditioner components using R-410A after the January 1, 2026 installation deadline? Answer: Yes. The Technology Transitions Program allows for the continued sale and “Original Equipment “Distributor Questions” Question:

Latest Confusion in 410A to A2L We just completed 8 continuing education classes in the 8 chapters of the Association entitled, “Transiti oning from 410A to A2L. One slide was clear, what we presented was current until it was no longer current. Let’s look at example of changing in the real world. under section, “Questions on Products and Systems” . Question: Is a condensing unit a product? What if it is charged at the factory? Answer: A condensing unit is not a product for purposes of the Technology Transitions Program. It is a component. Whether it is pre-charged or field charged, it must be connect to an evaporator to serve its intended purpose. “Homeowner Questions on Residential Air Conditioner Split Systems” Question: My R-410A unitary air conditioner condensing unit broke. Do I need to buy a whole new system with the lower-GWP refrigerant or can I replace the faulty component? Answer: Homeowners can maintain and repair their systems throughout the useful life of the equipment. A homeowner can replace a faulty component (e.g., condensing unit, indoor coil, other smaller parts) with a similar R-410A component. After January 1, 2026, if a https://www.epa.gov/climate-hfcs reduction/frequent-questions-phasedown hydrofluorocarbons#technology transitions-program Last update 3-31-2025 We quoted the EPA at their website