Detroit home service experts explain how new eco-friendly refrigerants can alter HVAC buying decisions

C & C Heating & Air Conditioning says homeowners with aging air conditioning units may want to purchase systems that take AL2 refrigerants

DETROIT, May 21, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- The HVAC experts at C & C Heating & Air Conditioning, a leading Detroit-area heating and cooling company with more than seven decades of experience, say homeowners who are considering a new air conditioning system this summer should research how new eco-friendly refrigerants can affect their decision.

"Buying a new air conditioning unit or heat pump is an expensive decision for any homeowner," C & C Heating & Air Conditioning General Manager Dayna Hottle said. "Before making a purchase of this magnitude, homeowners should make themselves aware of how the new laws concerning refrigerants can affect this important decision."

The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency has mandated that all new residential and light commercial HVAC systems manufactured in 2025 must be compatible with A2L refrigerants like R-32 and R-454B. Hottle said that most air conditioning units and heat pumps that are currently installed use the older R-410A, which will no longer be manufactured.

But the law allows retailers to sell air conditioning units that still use R-410A refrigerants until January 2026.

"So, if a homeowner is considering a new AC unit this summer, they will need to make a decision about which air conditioner to choose," Hottle said. "The units that use the R-410A refrigerants are less expensive, but there's no guarantee that the refrigerant will be available in the future if you have a repair and need your refrigerant refilled."

She said that the newer units that use the A2L refrigerants are more expensive but are more efficient than older models, and they have a lower Global Warming potential (GWP), making them a more environmentally friendly choice.

"My advice is to work closely with a trusted HVAC professional about which system is right for you," Hottle said. "And, even if you don't need a new unit this year, you may want to consider switching to the newer models as your system reaches 10 years old. Between the refrigerant change and the evolving situation with tariffs, it may become increasingly difficult to find replacement R-410A from here on out."

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About C & C Heating & Air Conditioning

C & C Heating & Air Conditioning is a Detroit area heating and cooling company with more than seven decades of expertise installing and servicing all makes and models of heating and cooling equipment. Their technicians are highly trained and qualified and undergo annual background checks, random drug testing, extensive technical and customer service training and are North American Technician Excellence (NATE) certified. Services include HVAC maintenance and repair, duct cleaning, whole-home air filtration systems, indoor air quality systems and comprehensive maintenance agreements. For more information, call C & C Heating & Air Conditioning at (586) 439-3319 or visit their website at https://candcheat.com/.

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