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The R-410A Phaseout: Key Dates & Transition Timeline
January 1, 2025
R-410A Ban for New AC Systems
New Residential & Light Commercial. AC & Heat Pump systems can no longer use R-410A.
Manufacturers must switch to low-GWP refrigerants. (e.g., R-32, R-454B)
2028
Major HFC Supply Cut
HFC Production/import reduced to 40% of baseline.
Possible price increase on R-410A.
2029
R-410A Supply Tightens – Higher Costs Expected
Potential supply restrictions for R-410A servicing.
2036
Final HFC Phaseout – 85% Reduction
Final Phaseout: HFC supply reduced by 85%. R-410A will be scarce and expensive, similiar to R-22 today.
Most systems will use A2L refrigerants (R-32, R-454B)
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