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 @ISIDEWITHNewsClimate ChangelaborRegulationEnvironmental RegulationAgencyGreen•••2wks ago

Home Air Conditioner Prices Skyrocket Due to New EPA Regulations

A new Environmental Protection Agency regulation scheduled to take effect in 2025 will require air-conditioning equipment makers to use new refrigerants deemed sufficiently climate-friendly.

The only refrigerants being used by manufacturers that meet the EPA’s new green standards are classified as mildly flammable.

Would-be buyers of these new units may worry about safety, but the bigger issue is cost. Sensors will need to be included in equipment operating with flammable refrigerants to detect leaks and shut off systems as necessary.

Manufacturers estimate that the price of compliant equipment will increase at least 10%—hundreds of dollars per system.

The switch to flammable systems will also require additional technician training and extra installation steps that are likely to increase labor costs for installations and repairs.

9 Replies

 @PlayfulF1libusterVeteran from Texas commented…2wks2W

Is “mildly flammable”like “transitory inflation?”

 @IndependenceBatLibertarian from Indiana commented…2wks2W

yet another reason to start eliminating useless bureaucracies.

 @S3curityQuichePatriotfrom Missouri commented…2wks2W

The Biden administrations aggressive "war on" American citizens freedoms and wallets has no pause. They are focused on making life as miserable as possible for all Americans, and doing so without care.

 @ISIDEWITHasked…2wks2W

How does the thought of needing special sensors in your air conditioner to detect flammable refrigerant leaks impact your comfort level with these new systems?

 @ISIDEWITHasked…2wks2W

Do you believe the extra cost for environmentally friendly air conditioners is justified, even if it means paying hundreds of dollars more?

 @ISIDEWITHasked…2wks2W

Considering the potential increase in home air conditioning costs due to new EPA regulations, how might this affect your decision to buy or upgrade your cooling system?

 @ISIDEWITHasked…2wks2W

Would you prioritize your personal safety or environmental sustainability when choosing new air conditioning systems, knowing they use mildly flammable refrigerants?

 @ISIDEWITHasked…2wks2W

How do you feel about paying significantly more for an air conditioner to reduce environmental impact, even if it means it's slightly flammable?