Only Mostly Dead: The Truth About R-410A's Slow Fade-Out

Is R-410A really gone — or just mostly dead? In this candid episode, we sit down with Greg Guse, Director of New Products at Malco, to unpack the confusing, ever-shifting reality of the R-410A phase-down and what it means for contractors, distributors and homeowners right now.

We explore:

• Why EPA's shifting guidance has left contractors and consumers unsure which system to buy • Why the R-410A shortage may hit faster than the R-22 phase-out did

• The push toward A2Ls and natural refrigerants — and why even A2Ls are just a transitional stop

• What's next for residential HVAC: heat pump chillers, air-to-water systems and CO2 technology

• How new tool designs are addressing A2L flammability and cross-contamination risks

• AI's growing role in tool design and technician training

Clifton and Greg trade stories from the field — from vintage Coke machines to CO2 laser bleed-off valves — while making the case that R-410A isn't dead yet … but it's time for contractors and educators to get ahead of what's coming next. Whether you're a technician, distributor or instructor, this episode is a practical gut-check on where refrigerants are headed.

Learn more about Malco's tools and solutions at MalcoTools.com.

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