Carrier Corporation was the first company to introduce an R-410A-based residential air conditioning unit into the market in 1996 and holds the trademark "Puron". [3]

R-410A refrigerant is a blend of hydrofluorocarbon (HFC) compounds R-32 and R-125. It has been used as a replacement for R-22 (commonly known as Freon). The United States and the …

Jun 9, 2025 · The phase-out of R410A refrigerant follows a gradual timeline, beginning with a reduction in production and import levels. The EPA has set specific deadlines, with the …

Dec 22, 2025 · Starting in January 2025, the use of R-410A refrigerant in new commercial and industrial systems will be restricted in the United States. This shift aims to reduce greenhouse …

2025 is bringing us one of the biggest changes in the HVAC industry: the phaseout of R-410A refrigerant. Here’s what homeowners will (and won’t) need to stress about.

Aug 25, 2025 · According to the EPA’s Significant New Alternatives Policy (SNAP) program, the production and import of R-410A for new equipment will be banned starting in 2025.

In July 2025, the EPA started enforcing major new restrictions on hydrofluorocarbon (HFC) refrigerants. These rules are part of the AIM Act and specifically target high-global-warming …

Jun 12, 2025 · R-410A has been the most common refrigerant type in residential HVAC systems since 2010. New refrigerants will replace R-410A due to new environmental regulations.

Jun 15, 2025 · Introduced in the mid-1990s, R-410A quickly became the go-to replacement for the older R-22 refrigerant, which was known to deplete the ozone layer. R-410A is chlorine-free, …

R-410A is a hydrofluorocarbon (HFC) refrigerant widely used in residential air conditioners and heat pumps from 1990 to 2023. While environmentally better than its predecessor (R-22), R …