Next-Gen New Refrigerants for Modern HVAC Systems

Air Conditioning

New AC Refrigerants | R-454B Refrigerant

Introducing a New Generation of Refrigerants for AC, Heat Pump, and Ductless Air Systems

Logic dictates that you have central AC and heating systems in good working order, you should feel nice and comfortable all the time.

Well, not quite. Not, that is, if you want the most from your systems at the lowest possible monthly utility costs. We know you do.

And now you have yet another reason to make Zach Heating and Cooling your one and only indoor comfort service provider.

Cylinder of R-454B refrigerant used in modern air conditioning systems.

Here’s the Next Generation of AC Refrigerants: R-32 and R-454B

Two new refrigerants — R-32 and R-454B — have been developed to replace R-410A. Both have significantly lower GWPs, meeting current and future environmental standards, and have shown excellent performance in lab and field testing.

R-454B: The New Refrigerant Preferred by Most

Most HVAC manufacturers in the U.S. are building their new systems with R-454B due to these primary benefits:

Lower environmental impact: With a GWP of just 467, R-454B’s global warming potential is nearly 80% less than R-410A and well below the EPA’s 700 GWP threshold.
Easier transition from R-410A: R-454B operates similarly to R-410A, which means HVAC technicians can service and install new systems without major retraining or changes in equipment. And that saves you money.
This advanced refrigerant enables AC systems to operate more efficiently, resulting in improved cooling performance and lower energy consumption. By upgrading to a system with R-454b, you can enjoy enhanced comfort while saving money on lower energy bills.

What About My System with R-410A?

While new AC systems come with one of the two next-generation refrigerants there is still an ample supply of R-410A on hand should your current system require a re-charge. R-41-A has not been banned from use…it simply has been replaced in new system manufacturing.

How Can We Best Serve You?

For more information about the two next-generation refrigerants and what we offer here at Zach Heating & Cooling, contact us today. We’re also on hand to help you choose the right AC system for your family’s improved indoor comfort from among these options: central AC system, heat pump, or ductless mini-split.