HFC-134a is the alternative refrigerant of choice to replace CFC-12 in many medium- and high-temperature stationary refrigeration and air conditioning applications. It has also replaced R-12 in ...

Q: A few years ago, I had the factory air conditioning on my 1970 Oldsmobile converted from Freon R12 to R-134a. This summer, the air conditioner only blew warm air. Can I convert back to Freon or do ...

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 ...

In February, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency issued final approval of HFO-1234yf as a refrigerant for air conditioners in new cars and light trucks. It eventually will likely replace R-134a, ...

When I started in this industry, there were three common refrigerants: R-12 for medium temperature applications, R-22 for air conditioning and R-502 for low temperature systems. I have not seen a ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. The very first air conditioning system available from the automotive factory was found in the 1940 Packard and was called the ...