HVAC Changes That Will Impact E&I Members

CE is committed to helping HVAC professionals prepare for industry changes by being the key resource to help members understand these industry changes.

For example, there will be refrigerant changes in the coming years. The opportunities are outlined below. As with the SEER changes that were implemented in January ‘23, CE will help guide members through the changes.

Two Leading Candidates to Replace R410A: R32 & R434B

• Similar performance to R410A
• Both R32 and R454B are classified as lower flammability (A2L) refrigerants by ASHRE
  • Not “drop in” due to different safety classification and performance characteristics
  • For split systems, both the indoor and outdoor unit must be replaced together
  • Additional safety measures placed on the equipment (product standards) and application (building codes)
• Some OEMs have publicly announced their chosen refrigerant