Refrigerant shortage impacts air conditioning installations across N.Y.

ACHR News: Honeywell adds 42% surcharge on R-454B refrigerant

The company says it needs to source material outside the U.S. to meet demand, contributing to higher costs, according to a Honeywell letter to its customers reported by HVAC news source ACHR News.

Refrigerant shortage impacts air conditioning installations across N.Y.

A nationwide shortage of air conditioning coolant is causing issues for some contractors.

The succession of heat waves and climate prospects convince more people each year to equip themselves, but prices remain high, and the subject a little taboo out of heat.

Refrigerant shortage impacts air conditioning installations

If you were planning to buy or replace your air conditioning unit, you could see higher prices and a long wait. That is because the federally regulated coolant is in short supply. As of Jan. 1, contractors are required to only use R-454B coolant. This mandate is common and is put in place to improve … The post Refrigerant shortage impacts air conditioning installations appeared first on W CNN RADIO NEWS.