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Expert guides on EPA AIM Act compliance, refrigerant tracking, leak rate calculations, and staying audit-ready.

Compliance 12 min read

EPA AIM Act Compliance for HVAC Contractors: What the 15-Pound Rule Means for Your Business

AIM Act compliance guide for HVAC contractors. The 15-lb rule, leak rate thresholds, repair deadlines, and penalties up to $124,426/day explained.

AIM Act EPA Compliance Part 84
February 7, 2026 Read more →
Compliance 9 min read

EPA Refrigerant Fines in 2026: How Much HVAC Contractors Actually Risk (With Real Cases)

EPA refrigerant fines reach $124,426/day per violation. Real enforcement cases, penalty amounts, audit triggers, and how to protect your HVAC business.

EPA Fines Enforcement AIM Act
February 7, 2026 Read more →
Software 11 min read

Best Refrigerant Tracking Software for HVAC Contractors in 2026 (Honest Comparison)

Honest comparison of refrigerant tracking software for HVAC contractors — RefriComply, Trakref, RefriTrak, and more. Pricing, features, and AIM Act fit.

Software Comparison Refrigerant Tracking HVAC Software
February 7, 2026 Read more →
Compliance 8 min read

Why Your Refrigerant Tracking Spreadsheet Won't Survive an EPA Audit in 2026

The AIM Act's 15-lb threshold makes spreadsheet-based refrigerant tracking risky. Learn what breaks at scale and when to switch to software.

Record Keeping EPA Compliance Spreadsheets
February 7, 2026 Read more →
Technical 9 min read

Automatic Leak Detection Requirements Under the AIM Act: Which Systems Need ALD and By When

ALD is now required for 1,500+ lb refrigeration systems under the AIM Act. Deadlines, sensor specs, calibration rules, and compliance steps explained.

Automatic Leak Detection ALD AIM Act
February 7, 2026 Read more →
Compliance 10 min read

2026 HVAC Compliance Checklist: 23 Things to Verify Before Your Next EPA Audit

23-point checklist covering every AIM Act Subpart C requirement — equipment inventory, leak rates, repair deadlines, ALD, reporting, and certifications.

Checklist EPA Audit AIM Act
February 7, 2026 Read more →
Compliance 8 min read

Section 608 vs. the AIM Act: What Actually Changed for Refrigerant Management in 2026

Side-by-side comparison of Section 608 and AIM Act Subpart C for HVAC contractors. What changed, what stayed the same, and how to comply with both.

Section 608 AIM Act Part 82
February 7, 2026 Read more →
Industry 9 min read

HFC Phasedown Schedule 2025–2036: What Every HVAC Contractor Needs to Know About Refrigerant Supply

Full HFC phasedown timeline from 2024 to 2036. How each step-down affects R-410A pricing, supply, and what HVAC contractors should do to prepare.

HFC Phasedown Refrigerant Supply R-410A
February 7, 2026 Read more →
Compliance 8 min read

EPA Refrigerant Reporting Deadlines in 2026–2027: How to Prepare Your First Compliance Report

New EPA reporting deadlines under the AIM Act. Which reports are due, what data you need, and how to identify chronically leaking systems before March 2027.

Reporting Deadlines EPA Compliance AIM Act
February 7, 2026 Read more →
Technical 10 min read

How to Calculate Refrigerant Leak Rates: Step-by-Step Guide With Formulas (2026 EPA Method)

Step-by-step EPA leak rate formulas with worked examples. Both annualizing and rolling average methods explained for AIM Act compliance.

Leak Rate Calculation EPA Compliance AIM Act
February 7, 2026 Read more →

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