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Everything to Know About the A2L Refrigerant Switch

Monday, July 21st, 2025

The HVAC industry is undergoing a major shift, and it’s all about what’s flowing through the coils of your air conditioner. Starting in 2025, manufacturers will begin phasing out R-410A refrigerant in favor of newer, low-global-warming-potential (GWP) alternatives known as A2L refrigerants. If you’re a homeowner, you may be wondering what this change means for your existing system, your wallet, and the environment.

For our customers in Kelowna, we want to stay on top of the trends and industry changes. It might be fine for air conditioners and heat pumps to rely on R-410A now, but that will change at some point, and we’d like to be your trusted source for information, repairs, and replacements that you might need.

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