Refrigerant migration is defined as refrigerant, either liquid or vapor, traveling to the compressor’s suction line or crankcase during the off cycle. During the off cycle, or especially during a long ...

A common cause of premature compressor failure is excessive migration of refrigerant vapor to the crankcase of the compressor during the off cycle. When this happens, refrigerant vapor can condense ...

Cost of freon gives “sticker shock” for HVAC users George Rodriguez with Stevenson Service Experts performs a routine HVAC inspection and cleaning. July 18, 2017 at 8:42 am EDT If it’s been 10 or 20 ...

KNOXVILLE, Tenn. — A federal law aimed at addressing climate change is impacting HVAC companies. The American Innovation and Manufacturing or "AIM" Act requires companies to use a new type of ...

KANSAS CITY, Mo. — Residential and commercial air conditioning units could be using a refrigerant that will soon stop production. Beginning January 1, 2020, the Environmental Protection Agency will no ...

The air conditioning industry is navigating an accelerated transition away from high global warming potential (GWP) ...

As useful as refrigerators and air conditioners are, the gases they use as refrigerants can leak into the atmosphere and become major contributors to climate change. Now engineers at Harvard have ...

Avoid costly AC breakdowns this summer. Expert HVAC maintenance tips from Kingwood pros to improve air quality, lower bills and stay cool.

EPA has again revised standards for refrigerant used in vehicles. R-12 refrigerant (aka “Freon”) was the go-to coolant for more than 50 years. Then it was discovered that chlorine atoms in escaped ...