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The Cool School: A2L Refrigerant Compliance FAQs
July 17, 2025 | 1 minute read
During a recent HARDI webinar on mixing refrigerants, it became clear that there’s still a lot of confusion in the field—particularly about matching components, EPA definitions, and the upcoming R-410A installation prohibition.
The Cool School: A2L Refrigerant Compliance FAQs
In this episode of the Cool School, HARDI's Amie Tope and Sarah Wilster walk through the differences between products, systems, and components, clarify important deadlines, and break down real-world scenarios to help contractors avoid mistakes that could be disastrous in the field. With questions pulled directly from the webinar's Q&A, our Talent Development team gives straightforward answers and key talking points for our distributor members.
Take a look at the video above and use it as a guide to help ensure you and your customers stay compliant and informed as the A2L transition continues.
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Sarah Wilster
Sarah is an instructional designer with over 18 years of experience turning complex HVACR topics into clear, inclusive learning. At HARDI, she helps members tackle challenges like the IRA and A2L transition through training that actually connects and engages learners for optimal retention.
Breaking down complexity is my superpower. Empowering our members is the mission.
Amie Tope
Amie is an experienced Instructional Designer with 9 years in the learning and development field. At HARDI, she designs a variety of training resources and custom eLearning courses, often diving into the technical world of the HVACR industry. Amie is passionate about creating engaging, interactive content that makes information easy to absorb and apply. With a natural ability to see through the eyes of others, she tailors every learning experience to meet the unique needs of each audience. She also has a knack for building connections and helping people grow along the way.
Izzy Markin
Izzy supports HARDI members' mid and senior-level managers by providing them with consistent training and support. Her extensive experience and deep knowledge of our Talent tools and curriculum enables her to provide members with holistic training solutions for long-term organizational success. Her delightful attitude is just a bonus!
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