Your rooftop unit trips a fault code on a July afternoon. The tech checks the compressor. He mentions the AIM Act before he even opens the electrical panel. He says R-410A is basically illegal now, and the only fix is a full replacement. You have not heard any of this...
You’ve heard it from three different contractors this year. Your R-410A rooftop unit is “about to be illegal.” Your R-22 system “can’t be serviced anymore.” Someone even mentioned a 2025 deadline that sounds like a countdown to...
If you own or manage a commercial building in Colorado, you have probably heard that R-410A is being banned. The headlines make it sound like every system on your roof is about to become illegal. The reality in 2026 is calmer and more useful than that. R-410A is...
Retrofit is one of the most oversold words in commercial HVAC. Plenty of contractors will tell you your building needs a major upgrade before they have even looked at your equipment. We take a different view. A retrofit is a great investment when it solves a real...
The AIM Act is the biggest change to refrigerant regulation in decades, and if you own or manage a commercial building, it affects your HVAC systems in three distinct ways. The headlines tend to focus on refrigerant bans, but the fuller picture matters more for...
When it comes to commercial HVAC design, one of the most important steps happens long before equipment is installed. Before selecting rooftop units, designing ductwork, or configuring building controls, HVAC professionals must first determine how much heating and...
