Energy
HVAC Trends in Maintenance and Regulations
New EPA refrigerant mandates are forcing HVAC professionals to rethink system safety and design protocols
Key takeaways
New EPA mandates require changes in HVAC refrigerants.
Refrigerants like R-454B and R-32 are classified as mildly flammable.
Professionals need to stay informed on energy efficiency standards.
As the HVAC industry navigates through evolving EPA regulations, Greg Crumpton, VP of Critical Environments and Facilities at Service Logic and host of the Straight Outta Crumpton podcast, sheds light on the significant changes affecting clean room designs and system maintenance. In this episode of Benchmark Products' Expert Insights series, Crumpton discusses the shift to new refrigerants like R-454B and R-32, mandated by the EPA, and their classification as mildly flammable gases. He underscores the importance of understanding these changes for safe and efficient HVAC system operation. Crumpton also highlights the new Tier 2 energy EER ratings, advising professionals to stay informed about refrigerant types and energy efficiency standards in equipment design.
He underscores the importance of understanding these changes for safe and efficient HVAC system operation.
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