{"id":716,"date":"2025-05-05T11:00:00","date_gmt":"2025-05-05T18:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.azperfectcomfort.com\/blog\/?p=716"},"modified":"2025-05-07T21:19:17","modified_gmt":"2025-05-08T04:19:17","slug":"a2l-refrigerants-whats-happening-in-the-industry-this-year","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.azperfectcomfort.com\/blog\/air-conditioning-service\/a2l-refrigerants-whats-happening-in-the-industry-this-year\/","title":{"rendered":"A2L Refrigerants: What\u2019s Happening in the Industry This Year\u00a0"},"content":{"rendered":"
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It\u2019s not unusual to see HVAC prices climb in the summertime. With scorching temperatures and systems working overtime, breakdowns increase and so does demand for replacements. Typically, if you received a quote for a new HVAC system in the winter and waited until mid-summer to act on it, you’d see a price increase of around 5\u201310%. That\u2019s simply the effect of seasonal demand and limited supply.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

But 2025 isn\u2019t your typical year. This summer, HVAC system costs could jump by as much as 30% to 40%. The reason? A sweeping change in the refrigerants used in new heating and cooling systems is reshaping the entire industry\u2014and creating inventory challenges that affect homeowners across the country.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

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The Big Change: Say Goodbye to R-410A, Hello to A2L Refrigerants<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

As of 2025, all newly manufactured residential HVAC systems must use A2L refrigerants\u2014such as R-454B or R-32\u2014instead of the widely used R-410A. This change is part of a federal effort to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and improve environmental sustainability. A2L refrigerants have a significantly lower global warming potential (GWP), making them a more eco-friendly choice for the future of home comfort.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

But there\u2019s a catch: production of R-410A equipment has officially ended, and the industry is still ramping up manufacturing and distribution of the new A2L-compatible systems. The result? A mismatch between what\u2019s in demand and what\u2019s actually available.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

What This Means for Homeowners<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

If your current HVAC system breaks down this summer, you may face:<\/p>\n\n\n\n