Refrigeration is changing. Not five years from now, not 10. It’s happening now. The push for natural refrigerants is picking up speed, and HVACR contractors are at the forefront of this transition.

New refrigerants are arriving in American homes at the same time you are being told they are both better for the planet and “mildly flammable.” That combination can sound unnerving if all you want is ...

OEMs, distributors, contractors, and technicians all have their eyes on December 31. That’s the date, per U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) regulations, after which newly manufactured or ...

In the face of evolving regulations, refrigerant leak detection solutions need to address today's industry changes and challenges, while providing users with clear advantages in future compliance, ...

Your air conditioner is not suddenly obsolete in 2026, but the rules around what goes inside it are changing fast. Whether you can keep repairing the system you have now largely comes down to which ...

"The photograph provides a detailed, close-up view looking down into the open engine compartment of a large commercial vehicle, likely a refrigerated truck. The image is dominated by the complex ...