No, R-410A is not banned in 2026. Under the EPA’s Technology Transitions Rule authorized by the American Innovation and Manufacturing (AIM) Act of 2020, the manufacture and import of new residential R-410A systems ended on January 1, 2025. However, three things remain legal and unchanged for homeowners: There is no federal requirement forcing homeowners to remove or replace installed R-410A equipment. Why Is R-410A Being Phased Down? The AIM Act and HFC Reduction Targets The refrigerant transition stems from the American Innovation and Manufacturing Act of 2020. The law directs the EPA to reduce hydrofluorocarbon (HFC) production by 85% by 2036 EPA AIM Act Background. R-410A has a Global Warming Potential (GWP) of approximately 2,088, placing it in the high-GWP category targeted for reduction. The phase-down schedule follows a stepped timeline: The policy focuses on production limits, not forced removal of installed systems. What Happened to the 2025 Installation Deadline? Earlier interpretations of…
