๐ง Why Whole HVAC System Replacement Is Required with New Refrigerants
โ๏ธ 1. Old Refrigerants: R22 - Banned for production
R410A (Puron): Still used in many homes, but being phased out starting in 2025 under new environmental regulations .
๐จ 2. New Refrigerants: R-454B and R-32
These are the next-generation refrigerants approved for new HVAC systems starting in 2025.
๐ Why You Must Replace the Whole System:
๐ซ New Refrigerants Are Not Backward Compatible
You cannot use R-454B or R-32 in systems designed for R410A or R22.
The compressors, expansion valves, pressures, and chemical properties are completely different
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So What Needs to Be Replaced?
If your system uses R22 or R410A and you're switching to a new refrigerant, youโll need to replace:
๐ Condenser
โ๏ธ Evaporator Coil (Slab or Box Coil)
๐ฅ Furnace or Air Handler
โจ๏ธ Heat Strip (for electric heating systems)
๐งต Line Set (may need to be flushed or replaced)